Zen & the Art of MIXING

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The Reviews Are In

Nearly A Billion Records Sold Between Them!!!

“Finally, a book that teaches the Art of great mixing, not the pseudoscience.

At long f*#@ing last!”

Ken Scott
(The Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John)

“I learned early on––great recording and mixing is largely a matter of keeping your mind out of the way and here is one man’s brilliant approach to accomplishing precisely that.”

Bob Olhsson
(Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Jackson Five)

“Without belaboring the technical, Mixerman encompasses the creative, spiritual, practical, and business aspects in a simple and entertaining read. This will surely be a huge help to budding mixers and interested recording musician’s alike!”

Ron Saint Germain
(U2, 311, Whitney Houston)

“Dough head! You gave away the farm!”

Aardvark
(Alan Parsons, Johnny Reid, Ren & Stimpy Show)

Mix music like a pro

When I think back to my best mixes—regardless of their commercial success—in each and every case, I can only describe the experience as one in which I was working from deep within, outside of any external forces. I wasn’t thinking; I was doing. I wasn’t scared of failure. All my decisions were made with confidence, and once a judgment was made, I didn’t second-guess myself. I allowed the music to guide me, and I based all of my mix decisions on nothing more than one simple criterion: Are the song and production doing what they’re supposed to be doing?

If you’re a producer, engineer, artist, or songwriter, that mindset is crucial. Zen and the Art of MIXING isn’t about gear lists or plug-in settings. It’s a book about how to think like a mixer—how to make bold creative choices, manage emotional impact, and deliver mixes that move people.

Mix music with confidence

Great mixing isn’t about manipulating sound. It’s about the decisions you make in regards to the music, the balances, and how you use those balances to push the listener forward through the song. This is accomplished through concrete strategies and techniques. You can spend the next decade mixing two songs a day to get there. Or you can get Zen & the Art of MIXING, and I’ll explain the thinking behind great mixing. Then watch your confidence soar.

With over fifteen years of praise, Zen and the Art of MIXING has become a go-to reference for mixing engineers at every level. And in this latest edition, I’ve updated key sections on gear, mastering, and mixing in the home studio—reflecting today’s realities of in-the-box production.

Why This Book?

  • Written by a gold and multi-platinum mixer with decades of real-world experience

  • Cuts through the BS—no fluff, no academic filler

  • Full of mindset, process, and strategy you won’t find anywhere else

  • Includes updates on modern gear, home mixing, and real-world sessions

Whether you’re mixing in your bedroom or a professional studio, this book will help you:

  • Trust your instincts,

  • Communicate with Artists,

  • Focus your arrangements,

  • And finish mixes that hit.

Get your copy of Zen and the Art of MIXING today—and take your mixes to the next level.

Be sure to check out my newest book MIXERMAN’S Ultimate Guide to PRODUCING Records, Music & Songs!