For Home Studio Musicians and Bedroom Producers... 

 

Always Short On Time?

The fast way to go from demo to release - without second-guessing every choice, getting lost in plugins, and trying to follow
confusing tutorials that never apply to your track.

Beyond the Demo fits into any schedule, while still giving you all of the answers you'll ever need. Even if you only have 10 minutes a day, you'll have the tools to meaningfully push your music forward.

 
Ready to make every second count, so you can release a record you're truly proud of?
Turn 10 Minutes A Day Into Finished Music

$149/Year. Cancel anytime.

 

Introducing:

Beyond the Demo

Finally finish and release your music on your schedule, with bite-sized lessons and 24/7 AI chat coaching so you never feel stuck.

 

Beyond the Demo is a self-paced, on-demand system where you’ll go from scattered DIY demos to confident, pro-level releases (even if you only have 10 minutes this week, or you've sat on demos for years).

Your music deserves to be heard how you imagined it—powerful, emotional, and professional.

Don’t let another demo gather digital dust.

  • Get Quick Wins in the Studio: Beyond the Demo fits your schedule with quick, practical topics and no long-winded theory so that you can make immediate progress with your music
  • No Rigid Course Structure: Our students are at different levels with their music, so Beyond the Demo is designed for you to drop into any module to fix the exact audio issue that you're struggling with
  • Get Instant Help With On-Demand Chat Coaching: Ask our AI-chat bot, BYOGI, for help any time you get stuck so that you can make progress and actually finish your music
  • Fits Your Schedule: Beyond the Demo is built for musicians with 9-5s, kids, or chaotic lives who still want their music to sound pro
Stop wasting time on:
  • Spending months chasing plugins and tutorials
  • Second guessing everything
  • Struggling through tracking and mix “guesswork”
  • Missing out on the impact and recognition your songs deserve
Imagine dropping your next track with:

  • Punchy drums and tight arrangements that sound exactly like you want

  • Mix clarity that turns heads and attracts fans

  • Confidence knowing you’ve got a team, a plan, and proven workflows to make the music you always wanted.

That’s what Beyond the Demo will bring you.

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Release Pro Music When You Go Beyond the Demo

  • Beyond the Demo: Self-paced, on-demand program with practical and actionable lessons to help you finish your music fast ($997 Value)
  • BYOGI - Your AI Mix Coach: 24/7 chat-based guidance whenever you need help (Normally $150/Year)

Your Price Today: Only $149/Year 

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Go Beyond the Demo With BYOGI

Your Studio Sidekick Who's There 24/7 For Any of Your Audio Issues

Beyond the Demo comes with your very own AI audio engineer who can help you at every step of the way. BYOGI is a CustomGPT trained on 20 years of cold, hard data and experience - backed by books and courses that have trained over 10,000 students. 

Built with the mindset, methods, and music-first philosophy of Audio Issues creator Björgvin Benediktsson -- BYOGI is your new secret weapon to make better-sounding music, faster.

 

You're Only a Text Message Away From Finishing Your Music

Whenever you get stuck, need clarification on a topic, or need to expand your understanding of what you're learning, BYOGI is just a quick text message away to help you put it all together.

Whether you’re writing, mixing, or deep in “what-the-hell-am-I-doing” mode, BYOGI helps you:

  • Spot what’s wrong in your mix
  • Spark fresh ideas when you’re stuck
  • Make confident decisions faster
  • Finally finish the damn track

BYOGI gives you trusted feedback, creative prompts, and a roadmap from rough draft to radio-ready - without the four-figure price tag and awkward Zoom calls.

This means you don't get any conflicting or BS advice. Just what to do and why it works.

  • Get instant, tailored advice for every music production question and roadblock.
  • Ditch generic guidance with a bot trained by 20 years of professional audio experience.
  • Know immediately what to do to make your next track a hit.

Enter a world where you'll never be stuck on your music - ever again. 

Here's What You’ll Master When You Go Beyond the Demo

 1. Home Studio Setup

  • How to make time for your music when you're busy

  • How to get the biggest bang for your buck when buying audio equipment

  • How to set up your studio so that your music sounds like it's coming from an expensive facility

  • Pre-Production and Creativity with Michael Beinhorn (KORN, Marilyn Manson, Soundgarden)

2. Home Recording Essentials

  • Recording secrets for the small studio (with Mike Senior)
  • How to record singer/songwriter demos at home with only one microphone
  • How to pre-produce your track so that you know that it's ready for recording and mixing
  • How to edit and comp your tracks for a tighter performance so that mixing becomes easier
  • Mic-placement hacks for vocals, guitar amps, and acoustic instruments

3. 80/20 Mixing

  • How to prep your session and start your mix
  • Transform your polished tracks into a balanced, dynamic mix using Audio Issues workflows.
  • Mix prep, gain staging, and grouping best practices
  • Step-by-step mixing using five plug-ins
  • In-depth video training on EQ, compression, reverb, delay, and saturation

4. Home Studio Mastering

  • Your go-to mastering chain using only 3 plug-ins

  • How to use linear phase EQ to create a balanced master

  • How to use multi-band compression to create tighter low-end while letting your track breathe

  • How to make your mixes sound loud without squashing them to death

5. Release-Strategy

  • How to create your album cover on a budget
  • How to release your music through online distributors so that it shows up everywhere you stream your music
  • Secrets to growing your Spotify streams with Ryan Waczek
  • How to promote your music online

6. Beyond the Demo and into Business

  • Introduction to marketing and branding for "musicpreneurs"
  • Music Biz Setup 101
  • How to create a killer portfolio so that you attract clients for your studio business
  • How to set up and grow your "online music business" with services and digital products

Why Join Beyond the Demo?

Because you'll get everything you need to complete your music, without all the trial and error.

I'll walk you through every single step, from setting up your studio , strengthening your productions and creating a radio-ready mix to making your album cover and distributing your song worldwide.

Once your song hits digital shelves around the world, you'll be confident, proud, and satisfied with the work you've released.

Who Should Join?

  • Hobbyist producers frustrated by amateur demos
  • Singer-songwriters who want polished backing tracks
  • Home-studio engineers craving a step-by-step roadmap
  • Anyone who wants to finish their music but don't know where to start
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What Have Audio Issues Students Said?

"...you are going to be just what I need...what I’m most in search of is validation... got a lot more fear-negating / confidence boosting about mixing in general. I can’t express enough appreciation to you for doing what you do. I got a lot more fear-negating / confidence boosting about mixing in general. Listening to the way you talk about mixing is helping me to understand that it’s silly to think that there’s one way of doing things. I have to be proactive in understanding how I want my music to sound and then I can do any number of things to make that happen. "

-Patrick Mercier

"Before I felt like I had a solid understanding of the mechanics of the tools of mixing, but lacked the foresight to see how I would use to serve the music before I started a mix. Now, when I start a mix I can see the big picture and I know exactly what I'll do on step 5 of 10 before I even get there. The one big problem you helped me solve was to develop a strategy for creating a mixing workflow tailored to the way I write and produce music. Every artist has their own way of doing things that works best for them. Björgvin was able to provide guidance that helped me improve my way of making music instead of reshaping me into some predefined mold."

-Andy Blubaugh 

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What Have Audio Issues Students Achieved?

Student Results

Eric L'Esperance

When Eric first joined us in 2019, I was struck by the quality of songwriting and songcraft that he and his wife Ash display through their duo, Ash & Eric. He has shown a true commitment to his craft and has exhibited a great deal of growth in his developing career as a producer and recording engineer.

When Eric joined, he wasn't sure about his skills but he didn't want to keep paying for expensive studio time because he wanted total control over his music.

Since building his home studio, he has recorded and released songs for The Promise is Hope, Ash & Eric, as well as for other local musicians in the Worcester area, making a name for himself as Eric "The Harvester" L'Esperance over at Harvest Root Recording.

Audio Issues Student Interviews
Eric L'Esperance - Ash & Eric
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Student Results

John Owings

John was a touring musician before his band was dropped by their label.

Wanting to pursue audio production, he then went to Fullsail University where his professors used my materials from Audio Issues to complement their teaching.

He shared with me how the personal attention and coaching he got from us has helped level up his skills and enabled him to create a side income from his studio skills and now he offers high-quality recording and mixing for independent bands over at 3003 Sound.

Audio Issues Student Interviews
John Owings - 3003 Sound
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Student Results

Gina LaMonte

Gina came to us when the world shut down during COVID and she had to learn how to record, mix, and release her music on her own.

She didn't think she had the ear to do it herself but through our programs, she discovered how to take her music to the next level.

Take a listen to her interview to hear why she thought investing in our materials was "without a doubt the best investment she made."

Audio Issues Student Interviews
Gina LaMonte
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Student Results

Chris McConville

I first met Chris when I mixed and mastered his heart-felt single, "Fire" which later went on to get international recognition and was even playlisted on the in-flight entertainment systems of British Airways.

Here's what he had to say about my work and the materials he has learned from

"Wow! It’s done and dusted! What can I say, it's an absolutely fantastic mix/master. It's a dream come true to get this song sounding so good. It's perfect! It has a great balance and you can hear everything. I think you have done a fantastic job. I can hear that you have implemented all the aspects that you talk about and teach thru Audio Issues. It sounds amazing and really consistent on a number of different speakers. The mix is a nice celebration of the guitars and the song and vocals come to the fore which is the main objective and it is a joy to hear with your mix."

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Student Success

My materials have helped countless musicians, engineers and producers gain the confidence and skills to make professional music they can be proud of.

But more importantly, they’ve used my techniques to actually finish their mixes and release their songs.

Whether they’re working in rock, pop, folk, country, EDM or hip-hop, they’ve all gained the confidence to proudly to release their records.

So many of my students have achieved this that I created a Spotify playlist for some of the favorite records I've helped my students release after getting feedback and support from the community. It makes for quite the eclectic playlist, and I'd love to feature you on there too!

 

"I’m improving so fast that my own mixes are blowing me away and I have to say I owe it mostly to Audio Issues. Sharing mixes and getting feedback has been invaluable. You are a true teacher, dedicated to and focused on addressing the needs of individual members. You're likeable, fun to work with and I really believe your heart is in the right place. Thanks again."

____ -Neil Curzon, Indie Musician, Australia

 

"Without your support, I would have never dared to publish songs. It was you who really encouraged me to make the final step and release songs at last. I’ve gained much more confidence in my audio skills. Thanks a lot!!!"

____ Michael Schu, Home Studio Musician, Germany

Hi, I'm Björgvin

Don't worry, you can call me B. That's what my friends do so now you can too.

I'm the author of the #1 Amazon best-seller, Step By Step Mixing: How To Create Great Mixes Using Only 5 Plug-ins, and the founder of Audio Issues.

 I’ve been where you are, with countless half-finished tracks on my hard drive. But I’ve helped hundreds of home-studio artists turn rough demos into release-ready records using my step-by-step mixing system, 80/20 workflows, and the Audio Issues tools and templates.

I believe you can make great recordings from your home studio, music that rivals even the fanciest of commercial facilities.

And since 2009, I've helped thousands of home studio musicians and bedroom producers do just that. 

I'm here to give you the help you need to succeed with your music, without needing to buy thousands of dollars worth of fancy gear. 

Beyond the Demo encompass over 15+ years of helping musicians and producers become confident in their home studios to make great music they're proud of.