This course will give students hands-on instruction in the craft of recording and mixing music across multiple genres. Through focused discussion, experiential recording and in-depth mixing projects, students will learn the following: foundations of acoustics; aspects of digital recording using a DAW; microphone techniques in a variety of musical circumstances; design and implementation of signal chains in a multi-track environment; proper gain staging techniques; effective use of effects and signal processing; mixing best practices; and the interpersonal nuances of recording. Mixing projects will utilize audio recorded by the class, recordings made at on-campus music events, and stems from professionally recorded studio sessions. Consent of the instructor is required and will be granted in any of the following circumstances: (1) successful completion of one term of Modern Music Making; (2) prior experience working with a digital audio workstation as demonstrated to the instructor; or (3) completion of a brief, asynchronous, online primer module to be accomplished within the first two weeks of the term.