Mixing is not a science it is an art and every song is different and a challenge.
What really helped me and in fact is still helping me is to post a song and ask for comments. You will never get a "that sucks" response but you will get the advice of some very talented musicians.

On a side note we can be our worst critic. You may not be as bad as you think you are.


The fitness trainer asked me, "What kind of a squat are you accustomed to doing?" I said, "Diddly."


64 bit Win 11 Pro, the latest BiaB/RB, Roland Octa-Capture audio interface, a ton of software/hardware