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Mastering.com is the premium destination for online education in audio. Our approach goes beyond great curriculum, and focuses on the importance of expert mentorship and a thriving, supportive community.

[H3] The Reverse Engineer

[H4] Degree-alternative program that will give you pro-level skill sets in production, mixing and mastering.

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*Financing options available

[H3] Membership

[H4] Short course library, weekly virtual events, monthly mentor check-ins, and member community.

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[H3] The Profitable Engineer

[H4] Career & business mentorship to monetize your skill set and get guidance from industry pro's.

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[H2] The problem with being self-taught.

Most self-producing artists get stuck at an intermediate plateau. For many creatives it’s tempting to jump right into a DAW and start making music. However, without a proper understanding of the technical, left-brained side of music (frequencies, dynamics, etc,) it’s impossible to actually achieve the sounds we imagine in our minds. Countless artists and producers plateau at an amateur/semi-pro level because of this. They have great creative potential, but lack the tools and knowledge required to consistently achieve industry-standard results.The tricks and tips found on YouTube and in cheap courses don’t go deep enough. Without real depth and support, students never build the understanding needed to make great music with confidence.

[H2] Traditional education is failing musicians.

Truth bomb: having a degree won’t improve your chances of having a successful music career.The only thing that matters is that your music holds up to industry standards. Traditional education has failed to adapt to the rapidly evolving music industry, resulting in outdated curriculums and overpriced degrees. We focus on what keeps students ahead of the curve: results-driven education, one-on-one mentorship with real industry experts, and community-driven support. Our students achieve better results quicker, and more affordably than they would through traditional academia.

The Reverse Engineer is a comprehensive training and mentorship program that unlocks your true creative potential and gives you pro-level skill sets in mastering, mixing and production.

[H2] Starting with the end in mind

Inside The Reverse Engineer, we teach audio production backwards, starting with mastering. Learning to master first helps sharpen your ears and creates a strong technical foundation. A better understanding of mastering means you can record, produce and mix with the end in mind. You can catch problems before they start, and move through the entire process with ease, applying your newfound clarity on where you’re ultimately heading.When it’s time to create, there’s nothing in your way. Instead, you are free to express yourself and truly create what is inside your mind. With the technical instincts now under your fingers, you have the ability to focus on the music instead, and true creative freedom is unlocked.

[H3] One-on-one mentorship

Get lifetime one-on-one mentorship with 50+ hours/week available for live coaching and feedback with a team of world-class engineers & producers so you never get stuck.

[H3] Training platform

Our comprehensive and continuously updated curriculum is design to stay ahead of the fast-paced music industry and help you develop the skills and instincts needed to compete with anyone in the industry.

[H3] Active community

When you join, you get access to our thriving community of artists, producers and engineers. You will learn from hundreds of supportive, like-minded individuals who have already walked the path.

[H2] How our students learn

Objective

(Technical Left Brain)

[H2] Mastering

Accurate Listening Environment

Pro Level Ear Training

Objective Mindset

[H2] Mixing

Connect Left and Right Brain

Develop Instincts/Process

Master the Tools

[H2] Producing

Unlock Creative Flow

End in Mind Perspective

Emotional Connection

Subjective

(Creative Right Brain)

[H2] Meet your personal mentors

[H3] Rob Mayzes

Rob is a lifelong musician as well as a mixing & mastering engineer, online educator since 2015, and owner of Mastering.com.

[H3] Caleb Loveless

Caleb is Director of Education at Mastering.com and co-owner of danger.less productions and Black Fox Mastering.

[H3] Will Evans​

Will Evans is President of Mastering.com. Previously, Will was CEO of Spitfire Audio, owner of Tape Club Records, and a lecturer at the legendary Tonmeister program.

[H3] Austen Jux-Chandler

Austen Jux-Chandler (Adele, Lady Gaga, A$AP Rocky, SZA, Mark Ronson,  John Legend) is an award-winning engineer & vocal producer with a Grammy Award (2017), a Billboard Award (2021), and a Latin Grammy Award (2024).

[H3] Manon Grandjean

Manon Grandjean (Stormzy, Ed Sheeran, London Grammar) is a multi-award-winning mixer, engineer, and mastering engineer, widely regarded as one of the UK’s leading figures. She has contributed to ten UK number one records.

[H3] Kevin McCloskey

Kevin McCloskey (DaBaby, Future, Juice WRLD, J. Cole, Chance the Rapper) is a 5x Grammy nominated, 2X Billboard #1 and 32X Gold or Platinum mixing engineer and producer.

[H3] Chris Georgiou

Chris is a UK-based music producer who has worked on records signed to Sony, UMG, Blackhole, and more.

[H3] Dane Holmes

Dane is a veteran of the industry, an educator, and co-owner of danger.less productions and Black Fox Mastering.

[H3] Damian Baca

Damian Baca is a producer, engineer, and sound designer who has collaborated with Billboard platinum songwriters, label artists, game studios, and more.

[H2] Daily One-To-One Mentorship

Get access to an extensive weekly mentor calendar with 50+ hours of mentorship time available every week.

[H2] Regular Sessions Include

[H3] Mastering

[H4] Learn and ask questions about the final stage of music production, from loudness to sound quality.

[H3] Goals & Mindset

[H4] Discuss career goals, creative mindsets, and strategies for success.

[H3] Open Topic Q&A

[H4] Bring any questions you have, whether they are about the curriculum or personal projects, we have a saying here: ‘refuse to stay confused’, so ask questions and keep moving forward towards your goals.

[H3] Female Producers Call

[H4] Bring any questions you have, whether they are about the curriculum or personal projects, we have a saying here: ‘refuse to stay confused’, so ask questions and keep moving forward towards your goals.

[H3] Mixing

[H4] Get specific questions answered about mixing techniques and workflows based on the tracks you’re working with or mixes you’re referencing.

[H3] Open Feedback

[H4] Get 1-on-1 feedback in a group setting from various mentors, students can hop on at any time while the call is live, a great option for people who have the flexibility and want to learn from others in the community.

[H3] Music Analysis

[H4] Dig into professionally released music you love and break it down with a mentor.

[H3] Plugin Breakdown

[H4] Deep dive into specific plugins and their uses with a mentor.

[H3] Production

[H4] Focused on production only, bring your own work or songs you love for production breakdown and guidance with live demonstrations and ‘in the DAW’ support.

[H3] Pre-Submit Feedback

[H4] Book a specific time slot to get dedicated 1-on-1 feedback, ideal for those with tighter schedules looking to receive guidance and support on their music/assignments.

[H3] Acoustic Truth

[H4] Bring questions about room acoustics, measurement maps, or calibrated headphones. Hit acoustic truth and feel confident in your listening environment.

[H3] Student-Led DAW Call

[H4] Get help with challenges in your specific DAW from other students and mentors.

[H2] Here’s what students are saying:

Joseph Gelvin

The Reverse Engineer Program by Mastering.com is hands-down the most comprehensive course for music production, mixing, and mastering. What sets it apart—and truly blows your mind—is the reverse approach to teaching. They start with the fundamentals of mastering and gradually work their way down to the finer details, covering every EQ, compression setting, volume adjustment, and tool you’ll need to achieve a professional-grade result. Every module is meticulously designed to explain not just how to make adjustments, but why each move matters. From big-picture concepts to fine-tuning specific frequencies, the lessons are intentional and practical. The quality of mentorship is unparalleled—you’re learning from industry veterans with decades of experience, all distilled into one extraordinary program. Even after just a few weeks in the program (at my own pace), I’ve already been able to apply the skills I’ve learned to real-world projects and create a source of income. This course is worth every penny, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone looking to elevate their skills and achieve professional results. It’s a game-changer!

Diallo Palmer

Mastering.com is damn near perfect. What makes Mastering.com great is the community… Not only is the course curriculum top-notch, but you get so many opportunities to see principles in practice during numerous mentoring sessions. I feel like I have improved 3 or 4 levels since joining the student body. The best investment in audio engineering I’ve ever made!!

Patrick Cavanaugh Jr

Best online training out there
 You want to learn how to produce, mix , or master at a professional level? This is the place to learn how. I don’t feel lost anymore. I have a complete solid workflow. I have no gaps in my knowledge. This is one of the best decisions I’ve made.

Bradley Hagen

This company, Mastering.com, are literally the most sincere and ethical folks you will ever encounter.

Steven Rinaldi

TRE is the best investment in myself that I’ve ever made.

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[H2] The Reverse Engineer advantage

The ReverseEngineer

TraditionalEducation

Cheaponline courses

Go at your own pace

Extensive 1-on-1 mentorship

Full-stack curriculum

Lifetime community support

Lifetime access to updated curriculum

Business education

Connections with industry leaders

Reverse Methodology

Learn from your own studio

In-house financing

[H2] Price

$6,800*

$50K-$100K

$1-$1,000

Yes

Maybe

*Financing available, get started for as low as $244/month

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[H2] Curriculum breakdown

[H2] Part 1: Mastering

Section 1 - First Steps
Welcome To The Reverse EngineerChoosing Your PathThe 2 Most Powerful WordsConcepts Come FirstExpectations Going ForwardListening EnvironmentOrder Sonarworks Sound ID ReferenceApproaching MentorshipSection 1 Recap

Section 2 - Tools of the Trade
Section 2 OverviewComputers & InterfacesStudio Gear OverviewStorage & BackupsChoosing Your DAWKnow Your ShortcutsGetting OrganizedFile Format, Sample Rate, & Bit DepthSection 2 RecapSTOP! Are you ready to move on?

Section 3 - Acoustic Truth
Section 3 OverviewRoom Acoustics BasicsYour Ears Are Your GuideACTION ITEM: Tone generatorSetting Up Your RoomACTION ITEM: Set up your roomSpeaker and Subwoofer SetupACTION ITEM: Set up your subThe “MEDIA” Process“MEDIA” ExpectationsACTION ITEM: Prepare for MEDIAA Quick Word About PatienceM is for MeasureInclusion of a SubwooferACTION ITEM: MeasureMeasure Recap!!! Anti-Rabbit Hole Message !!!E is for ExamineExamining ImpulsesReflection GeneratorACTION ITEM: Reflection pointsDestroying Desk ReflectionsExamine Recap!!! Patience Reminder !!!D is for DecayWaterfall ControlsTone GeneratorDecibel x SPL SearchACTION ITEM: DecayDecay Recap!!! Rule of Thumb !!!I is for InterferenceAll SPL GraphACTION ITEM: Move your listening positionInterference RecapAcoustic Treatment 101Acoustic Treatment 201The Math of Building PanelsJim’s Room Journey“MEDIA” GoalsACTION ITEM: Hit your benchmarksEQ CompensationSonarworks Sound IDACTION ITEM: EQ Compensation SoftwareRoom Construction and SoundproofingSection 3 Recap

Section 4 - Listening & Observing
Section 4 OverviewBeyond The CubeTraining Your EarYour Greatest AssetPurchasing ReferencesObserving Dynamics & TransientsObserving LoudnessMusic AnalysisWhat Is Mastering?5 Truths of MasteringStarting To MasterReferencing MindsetsReverse Problem SolvingBringing It All TogetherSection 4 Recap

Section 5 - Sonic Spectrum
Section 5 OverviewCampsite LingoHome On The RangeEQ AnatomyEQ Mindsets for MasteringBalance & EnhancementTools For Handling FrequenciesLive EQ with 1 ToolLive EQ with Multiple ToolsEven More Live EQ!Section 5 Recap

Section 6 - Dynamic Spectrum
Section 6 OverviewPeaks & TransientsTools for Handling DynamicsTaming TransientsAnatomy of a CompressorControlling DynamicsEnhancing Dynamic IntentLive Limiting & ClippingLive Dynamics DemonstrationSection 6 Recap

Section 7 - Finalizing Masters
Section 7 OverviewMaking It LoudThe End of the Loudness WarMastering Limiter ArsenalLive LimitingQuestions About LoudnessThe Big PictureSection 7 Recap

Section 8 - Advanced Mastering
Section 8 OverviewListening LevelsAliasing & OversamplingDitheringConverters & DC OffsetTransient ShapingMid Side & Stereo ImagingAnalog vs. DigitalFiDefAudio Restoration & Phase RotationSummingAdvanced Mastering CompressorsUpward Compression & Parallel CompressionMastering EPs & AlbumsStem MasteringLive Stem MasteringISRCMastering For VinylMasters for CD & VinylSection 8 – Recap

Section 9 - Becoming A Pro
Section 9 OverviewShadow MindsetsOnline PresenceConnecting With PeopleGetting Inside Your Client’s HeadGetting As

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