Does music theory belong in the mixing engineer's toolbox? In this rapid-fire episode, Ben and Carl explore the surprising ways a solid grasp of music theory can elevate your mixes from amateur to awesome. Discover how to wield the power of harmony, melody, and chord progressions to troubleshoot tricky mix issues, enhance arrangements, and take your productions to the next level! Topics we discuss: The #1 mix element that most often requires music theory interventionHow to use your theory chops to create complimentary arrangements that solve masking and clutterThe simple music theory move that can add instant harmonic interest and sophistication to basic progressionsWhy experimenting with keys and tempos is a critical (but often overlooked) part of the production processHow to leverage your knowledge of scales and intervals to melodically Melodyne your way out of any mix disaster Connect with us: Secret Sonics - https://www.instagram.com/secretsonics Ben - https://www.instagram.com/benwallickmusic/ Carl - https://www.instagram.com/carlbahner/ Thanks to our sponsors! Progressions with Travis Ference - https://www.progressionspodcast.com/listen Learn more: https://www.benwallick.com/ https://www.carlbahner.com/ 370 Social Media Ideas for Studio Pros - https://branding.carlbahner.com/free-social-media-prompts This episode with edited by Gavi Kutliroff - https://www.instagram.com/pleasant_peasant_music/