You're technically solid. Mixing isn't the problem.

Coaching for mix engineers who feel they should be further along by now. We fix the business side so your talent actually pays.

  • Charge confidently without losing good clients
  • Build a steady pipeline without becoming a content machine
  • Tighten your positioning so the right artists find you
  • Install simple systems for revisions, timelines, and boundaries
  • Get your time back and make full-time feel stable
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Informed by 3,500+ conversations with mix engineers, mastering engineers, and producers.

This is for you if:

  • You've been mixing 10+ years and feel like you should be further along
  • You're good at the work but uncomfortable with the business
  • You're charging the same rates you did 5 years ago
  • You rely on word-of-mouth and hope
  • You're busy but not progressing—like hitting the gas in neutral
  • You know you're holding yourself back but can't pinpoint how

This is NOT for you if:

  • You're just starting out (come back when you've got 5+ years)
  • You want a magic funnel, not real business work
  • You're looking for mixing tutorials or plugin recommendations
  • You think "more hustle" is the answer

Stop guessing. Fix the right thing first.

Most mix engineers don't have a talent problem. They have a business system problem.

You've spent years getting good at the craft. But the other 70%—the rates, the clients, the pipeline, the boundaries—that part still feels like guessing.

We tighten up the three levers that actually move everything:

Rates

Escape the $200–$400 trap. Build tiers that fit every client. Charge with confidence.

Clients

Attract better fits. Build referrals. Stop chasing one-offs and hobbyists.

Time

Protect deep work. Reduce admin drag. Set boundaries that actually hold.

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Real careers. Real results.

The mixers I coach have worked on records that earned Grammys, Junos, Billboard #1s, Platinum certifications, and major sync placements across pop, hip-hop, rock, and electronic music.

My clients have worked on projects for Billie Eilish, Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, Lana Del Rey, SZA, Lil Nas X, The Kid LAROI, and Usher.

  • "Jumped from $150 to $500 per mix in 8 weeks. Same clients, same work—just finally asked for what it was worth."

  • "I'd been stuck at $300/song for 6 years. Three weeks after the call, I closed a 10-song project at $800 each. That's $8,000 from one conversation."

  • "Went from $42k last year to on pace for $110k this year. Same hours. The math finally makes sense."

  • "Went from 2 repeat clients to 25 steady ones in under a year. I have a waitlist now. Never thought I'd say that."

  • "Closed my first label project two weeks after implementing what we talked about. $12k for 6 songs."

  • "I used to feel invisible. Now I get 3-4 inquiries a week without posting constantly. Changed my positioning, everything shifted."

  • "He called out the story I was telling myself in the first 10 minutes. I'd been sabotaging myself for years without realizing it."

  • "I haven't worked past 7pm in three months. My wife noticed before I did."

  • "I used to end sessions at 4am chasing artist hours. Now I set the schedule. Clients respect it."

Free

Rate Reality Check

Find your real hourly rate—after revisions, admin, and downtime.

Most mixers think they're earning $50/hour. The math usually says $18. One guy discovered he was making $11/hour on his "best" client.

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The Blueprint

The system mixers wish they had 10 years ago. Escape the low-rate trap with pricing scripts, positioning prompts, and a simple client pipeline you can repeat.

  • Advanced Rate Calculator
  • Pricing Templates
  • Outreach Message Frameworks
  • Client Qualification Checklist
Over 400 mixers have used this to fix their foundation.
Best for: "I need to sort this out before I'm ready for coaching."
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Strategy Call (90 minutes)

One call. No fluff. We diagnose what's actually broken and build a prioritized roadmap to fix it.

  • Clarity on what's holding you back
  • Specific next steps for the next 30-60 days
  • The hard truth nobody else will tell you
I've done 200+ of these calls. The patterns are clear. We'll find yours fast.
Best for: "I know I'm good, but the business feels messy."
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Premium

$8,000

Elite 1:1 Coaching

Private coaching for established mixers ready to break through the ceiling.

8 weeks of direct access. Weekly calls. Async support. We rebuild your positioning, pricing, pipeline, and systems from the ground up.

  • You're done "figuring it out" and want someone to build it with you
  • You want premium clients, not volume
  • You're ready to invest in speed
Best for: "I'm ready to raise the ceiling and make this sustainable."
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Trusted by Working Pros

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    Jon Castelli

    Grammy-Winning
    Mix Engineer

  • A woman with shoulder-length curly hair sitting on a black chair in a recording studio with music production equipment and speakers in the background.

    Julia Borelli

    Mix Engineer & Mastering Engineer

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    Nathan Dantzler

    Grammy-Winning
    Mastering Engineer

  • A man with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black jacket, standing in a recording studio next to a large professional audio mixing console against a dark background.

    Eric Dubowski

    Grammy-Winning
    Mix Engineer

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    Matt Cerritos

    Mix Engineer & Producer

  • A man with glasses and brown hair, wearing a dark button-up shirt, looking to the side against an orange background.

    Ruairi O’Flaherty

    Grammy-Winning
    Mastering Engineer

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    Mike Miller

    Grammy-Winning
    Mix Engineer

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    Mike Avenaim

    Mix Engineer

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    Matt Keller

    Mix Engineer

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    Martin Cooke

    Mix Engineer

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    Noah Cronin

    Mix Engineer

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    Dave Weingarten

    Grammy-Nominated
    Mix Engineer

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    Alex Krispin

    Mix Engineer

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    Graham Cruser

    Mix Engineer

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    Joe Gallagher

    Grammy-Winning
    Mix Engineer

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I learned the business from the people who already solved it.

I spent years working behind the scenes with mixers like Jon Castelli, Ruairí O'Flaherty, and Nathan Dantzler. What stood out wasn't secret mixing tricks; it was how they think and operate: pricing confidence, client filtering, repeatable workflow, and calm consistency.

I turned those patterns into practical systems I now teach to mixers at every level.

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  • Michael helped me see my business completely differently. The line between personal and business growth began to blur as we aligned on values both should be built upon. He has a unique way of focusing conversations to tease out what makes you and your brand the most concise version of themselves.

    Jon Castelli (Los Angeles)
    Billie Eilish, SZA, Harry Styles

  • "Not only has my workflow improved, but I've also noticed a significant decrease in stress and overwhelm."

    Julia Borelli (Berlin)
    RÜFÜS Du Sol, Anyma, Solomun

  • "His ability to help structure your strategy, streamline your systems, and simplify all the boring sh*t that usually gets in the way of landing work, is next level."

    Mike Avenaim (Los Angeles)
    Zac Brown Band, Sara James, Maisy Kay

  • "Michael helped me realize I don't need to chase every opportunity. I always had this scarcity fear that if I didn't say yes to everything, the phone would never ring again."

    Matt Keller (Arizona)
    Taking Back Sunday, The Maine, Demi Lovato

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I coach mix engineers on the business side: rates, clients, positioning, systems, and mindset.

    The process depends on where you start. Most people begin with the free Rate Reality Check or the Blueprint, then book a Strategy Call when they're ready for direct feedback. From there, some continue into the Elite program for ongoing support.

  • I’m not a mix engineer. That's the point.

    For years I worked behind the scenes with mixers like Jon Castelli (Billie Eilish, Harry Styles, SZA), Ruairí O'Flaherty (Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, Lana Del Rey), and Nathan Dantzler (Sabrina Carpenter, Niall Horan, Teddy Swims). What I learned from them wasn't just how to mix. It was how they thought about their work, their clients, and their careers.

    Before that, I managed creative researchers and designers. I built teams, systems, and processes for creative professionals. The skills that make businesses work aren't unique to audio. They're universal. Pricing, positioning, client management, systems thinking. I've done this work across industries, then brought it to mixing.

    Here's why not being an engineer is an advantage: I'm not going to get distracted by your plugin chain. I don't care about your compression settings. I care about why you're charging $300 when you should be charging $800. I care about why you have zero follow-up system. I care about why your positioning is so vague that clients can't tell what you actually do.

    Mix engineers who coach other engineers often can't help themselves. They end up talking shop. The conversation drifts to techniques, to gear, to creative decisions. That's fun. It's not business coaching.

    I see the business clearly because I'm not inside the craft. That distance is the value.

  • Depends on where you're starting, but common outcomes include:

    - Raising rates 2-3x within weeks

    - Going from inconsistent to steady client flow

    - Finally firing bad clients without panic

    - Getting clear on positioning so the right people find you

    - Feeling like you're running a business instead of surviving one

  • Most mixing coaches teach mixing. I don't.

    I focus exclusively on the business side—the 70% that most engineers avoid because it doesn't feel like "real work." I also speak from experience, not theory. I've made these mistakes. I've fixed them. And I've helped hundreds of others do the same.

  • Let's do the math.

    If you're undercharging by $200/mix and doing 4 mixes a month, that's $800/month you're leaving on the table. In 6 months, that's $4,800. In a year, $9,600.

    The Strategy Call is $350.

    Every month you wait is another month of:

    - Undercharging for work you're great at

    - Chasing clients who don't value you

    - Running the same patterns that got you stuck

    - Watching peers pass you while you "figure it out"

    The cost of waiting isn't $350. It's the $10k+ you're losing every year because you haven't fixed this yet.

    You've been "figuring it out" for how long now? The experiment has enough data.

  • No. A manager takes a cut and handles your business for you. I teach you how to handle it yourself—so you don't need a manager, or so you're ready when the right one shows up.

  • Not primarily. I focus on fundamentals: rates, positioning, client systems, outreach, and mindset. Social media can amplify what's working, but it can't fix a broken foundation.

  • Start with the blog. Read the "Start Here" post. Run the free Rate Reality Check. If it resonates, book a Strategy Call.