Audio production tutorials

Getting started: Record your music

LinkedIn Learning courses

Check out these free LinkedIn Learning tutorials with your library card:

• Digital audio foundations with Matt Mayfield
• Audio recording techniques with Bobby Owsinski
• Learning Audacity with Garrick Chow
• Pro Tools 12: Essential training 101 with Frank D. Cook

Websites

• ProSoundsWeb.com: Microphone Choice and Application for Live Recording
• ehomerecordingstudio.com: The 9 Home Recording Studio Essentials for Beginners
• beginnerguitarhq.com: How to set up a home studio
• soundref.com: How to set up a home recording studio – The 12 essential steps

Working with virtual instruments & MIDI

LinkedIn Learning courses

• Digital audio foundations with Matt Mayfield
• Pro Tools: Virtual instruments with Evan Sutton
• MIDI in Pro Tools with Frank D. Cook

Websites

• musicTech.com: Beginner’s Guide: Everything you need to know about virtual instruments
• musicradar.com: The beginner's guide to virtual instruments

Mixing & mastering

LinkedIn Learning courses

• Audio mixing masterclass with Bobby Owsinski
• Audio mastering techniques with Bobby Owsinksi

Websites

• theproaudiofiles.com: Pro Audio Files

Start a podcast

LinkedIn Learning courses

• Producing professional podcasts with Richard Harrington
• Hypersyndication: Maximizing your web video and podcast audience with Richard Harrington
• GarageBand podcasting with Garrick Chow

Websites

• ivypanda.com: How to create your own podcast: A guide for students
• buzzSprout.com: How to Start a Podcast: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
• thePodcastHost.com: How to Start a Podcast: Launch to Growth Made Simple for 2025
• forbes.com: How To Start A Podcast And Make Money
• wired.com: How to create an award-winning podcast in five simple steps
• founderjar.com: 13+ Best Podcast Hosting Sites and Platforms for 2025 (Free & Paid)
• wired.com: The best podcasts for everyone
• player.fm: Podcasts worth a listen
• resonaterecordings.com: How to record a phone call
• resonaterecordings.com: 9 Podcast marketing strategies for promoting and growing your audience

Record an audiobook

Websites

• gosparkpress.com: 5 tips for recording an audiobook
• cchogan.com: How to record your audiobook

Record voiceovers (VOs)

LinkedIn Learning courses

• Voiceover for video and animation with Mark Simon

Websites

• Adobe.com: Work with audio
• it.umn.edu: Prepare for Recording Audio Voiceovers
• Movavi Vlog: How to record a voiceover for your videos
• Audio-Technica USA: Basic recording techniques: Voice-over