Watch our courses distraction free here: https://courses.mastering.com/course/1705437816525x990931382159540200?lesson=1705437855692x505360329383084000&el=6-hour-mastering-course-youtubeorganic&htrafficsource=youtubeorganic In this video, I guide you through the essential steps to master your music effectively. I'll cover everything you need to know to create masters that stand out for their competitiveness, loudness, and professionalism. Throughout the tutorial, I'll delve into key tools like EQ, Compression, Limiting, Clipping, Saturation, and more. Additionally, I'll explore advanced techniques such as de-essing and mid-side processing to help you refine your mastering skills. Watch me next: Struggle with Compression? Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksJRgK3viMc Want to Become an EQ Master? Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sHR7R-TY7NE Want Louder Masters without Distortion? Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YOtvxXaoGeA Watch this to Become a Pro with Reverb: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxXlPbpRIMc Chapters 0:00-2:13 Intro 2:13-26:34 Getting Started 26:34-2:22:40 Referencing, EQ, and Saturation 2:22:40-2:50:26 Dynamic Spectrum 2:50:26-3:56:50 Loudest Spectrum 3:56:50-5:57:30 Bringing it All Together 5:57:30-6:00:42 Outro