Audacity MasterClass

There will be 6 Zoom Calls (Group). 1 Hour each

Session will start at 7:00 A.M Pacific time (P.T.), 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET), 

Starts from 7th July

The rest of the classes will be on July 9th, 11th, 14th, 16th, 18th

You will get access to the recordings after a session is done. I recommend being present at the sessions via Zoom. 

But if you miss, no worries, you will get the recordings.

Curriculum of Audacity Master Class:

Module 1: Getting Started with Audacity

• Installing Audacity and setting up for the first time

• Audio interface and mic setup

• Understanding sample rate, bit depth, and mono vs stereo

• Navigating the UI: tools, meters, and preferences

• Recording voice: best practices and common mistakes

🟧 Module 2: Editing Essentials

• Understanding the timeline and selection tools

• Cut, split, trim, and delete: non-destructive editing

• Silence, duplicate, and label tracks

• Zoom, snap, and navigation tricks for speed

• Intro to keyboard shortcuts

🟦 Module 3: Clean-Up and Voice Polish

• Noise reduction: 2-step method that actually works

• Click/pop remover, de-essing, plosive fixes

• Breath and silence management

• Removing hum, hiss, and room tone without damaging the voice

• Repairing bad recordings (clipping, harshness, etc.)

🟪 Module 4: Advanced Audio Processing

• Equalization: voice-specific EQ tips

• Compression: settings that work for voice-over and narration

• Limiter vs Normalization

• Chain effects in the right order

• Loudness standards (LUFS, RMS, Peak)

• Matching ACX or broadcast standards

🟥 Module 5: Multitrack and Sound Design

• Working with multiple tracks

• Music and SFX placement for podcasts or narration

• Ducking background music under voice

• Time alignment and syncing with visuals (for video voice-overs)

🟨 Module 6: Automation, Macros & Presets

• Creating and applying macros for batch processing

• Saving and reusing effect chains

• Speeding up repetitive editing work

• Building a one-click mastering process

• Customizing keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow

🟫 Module 7: Exporting Like a Pro

• Exporting MP3, WAV, and FLAC

• Metadata, tags, and labeling tracks

• ACX and podcast export settings

• Troubleshooting audio quality after export

⚫ Module 8: Special Applications & Case Studies

• Audiobook production (ACX-ready pipeline)

• Podcast production

• YouTube voice-over and content

• Real-world editing walkthroughs with raw samples

• Before vs after audio comparisons

🔵 Bonuses

• Voice recording setup recommendations

• Mic technique for great raw audio

• How to combine Audacity with other tools (like Levelator, RX, etc.)

• Sample projects + downloadable presets/macros