Introduction and Review:

• Overview of Mixing and Mastering: Objectives and expectations.
• Acoustic Treatment: Importance of room acoustics and how to improve them.
• Analysing Professional Mixes: Critical listening exercises.
• Image of Sounds: MONO vs Stereo vs Surround Sounds
• Headphone/Earphone Mixing: Types of Headphones, Different Studio Monitors

Software and Technology:

• Advanced DAW Techniques: Utilizing the full potential of your DAW.
• Using AI in Mixing and Mastering: Exploring AI tools and plugins.
• Custom Plugin Chains: Creating and using custom effect chains.

Advanced Mixing Techniques:

• Setup Project & Headroom: Creating Groups, Colouring, Creating Buss, Gain Staging, VU Metering
• Advanced EQ Techniques: Dynamic EQ, linear phase EQ and different modes of EQ
• Compression Techniques: Parallel compression, multiband compression, Glue Compression
• Reverb and Spatial Effects: Creating depth and space in a mix.
• Advanced Panning Techniques: Stereo widening and imaging.

Automation and Effects:

• Audio Effects: Understanding mixing audio effects for shaping your sounds.
• Creative Effects: Using distortion, modulation, and creative delays.
• Automation: Volume, pan, effects automation for dynamic mixes.
• Vocal Processing: Advanced techniques for vocal mixing.

Advanced Mastering Techniques:

• Introduction to Mastering: Objectives and the role of a mastering engineer.
• Stem Mastering: Benefits and techniques for mastering stem mixes.
• Mastering for Different Formats: Vinyl, streaming, CD, etc.
• Loudness Wars and Dynamics: Balancing loudness and dynamic range.
• Mastering Techniques: EQ, compression, limiting, and stereo enhancement.
• Advanced Metering and Analysis: LUFS, RMS, phase correlation.

Mixing Different Genres:

• Indian Music: Bollywood, Traditional, Devotional, Folk.
• Electronic Music: Techniques for electronic and dance music.
• Rock, Jazz, & Pop: Unique considerations for live instrument-based music.
• Hip-Hop and R&B: Specific techniques for bass-heavy genres.
• Orchestral & Cinematic: Mixing and processing each instrument section (strings, woodwinds, brass,
  choirs, percussion, etc.

Final Projects and Critiques:

• Mixing a Full Song: Apply techniques learned to a complete project.
• Peer Reviews and Critiques: Constructive feedback sessions.
• Final Mastering Project: Mastering a mixed song.

Practice and Real-World Application:

• Mixing and Mastering Contests: Participating in or organizing contests.
• Collaborative Projects: Working with peers on mixing and mastering projects.
• Feedback Sessions: Regular peer and mentor feedback on mixes.

Resources and Tools:

• Recommended Plugins: List of industry-standard tools.
• Online Resources: Tutorials, forums, and communities.
• Project Files: Downloadable multi-track sessions for practice.