Solid State Logic Launches SSL Music Mixing - Level 1 Certification Through Global SSL Certified Training Partner Program

New industry-focused certification program is designed to help aspiring audio professionals develop essential music mixing skills using real-world workflows and industry best practices.

10/01/2026

Oxford, UK, October 1, 2026 — Oxford, UK – Solid State Logic (SSL), one of the world's most respected professional audio brands, announces the launch of the SSL Music Mixing - Level 1 Certification, the latest addition to the growing SSL Certified Training Partner Program. Developed by SSL's Education team in collaboration with industry professionals and academic partners, the SSL Music Mixing - Level 1 Certification is designed to provide students with a structured pathway to develop practical mixing skills while gaining recognition from one of the most trusted names in professional audio.

The Certification bridges the gap between education and industry by introducing students to core music mixing concepts, professional workflows, critical listening techniques, session organisation, processing, balance, dynamics, effects, and mix evaluation. Successful candidates earn an official SSL Music Mixing - Level 1 Certification, validating their knowledge and skills against a globally recognised standard. The launch follows the completion of SSL's inaugural Train-the-Trainer program, where educators from leading institutions and organisations around the world became the first group of SSL Certified Instructors qualified to deliver the course.

A Global Community of Certified Instructors
Educators participating in the first Train-the-Trainer cohort praise both the structure of the programme and its relevance to today's audio production environment: "My experience taking the first SSL 'Train the Trainer' course has been very positive," says Javier Romero Sevillano, SAE Madrid, Spain. "The content is engaging and aligns with current workflows and concepts in the audio industry. I believe students will get the most out of this SSL course and truly enjoy it. I am delighted to be part of the SSL instructor team, specifically at SAE Institute Madrid."

The program has also received support from multiple Grammy® and Emmy® award-winning mixing engineer Thomas Vicari, who is serving as an advisor and mentor for the rollout of the training initiative at ProMedia Training, USA: "SSL has long represented a benchmark of quality in professional audio and paired with ProMedia Training's long-standing track record in certification-based audio education, this program gives engineers a reputable path to stay current with the tools, technology and workflows that continue to shape the industry; I believe it's important to never stop learning."

"The SSL Instructor Certification course had everything we needed to achieve what we were trying to do on our own," added Ross Tyler, Chief Creative Officer, Notes for Notes, USA. "The fact that as we teach this course our students can walk away with a real deal SSL Certificate in Mixing is one of the keys to convincing the youth to truly start a path to becoming an audio professional."

The SSL Music Mixing Level 1 Certification was authored by Alex Miller, a producer, engineer, educator and long-standing advocate for audio excellence. Drawing on decades of professional studio experience and educational leadership, Miller developed the curriculum to provide learners with a practical, industry-relevant foundation in music mixing that reflects the workflows, techniques and standards used by today's audio professionals. As Lead Trainer for the inaugural Train-the-Trainer program, he worked closely with SSL's Education team and industry partners to ensure the course balances technical knowledge, creative decision-making and hands-on application. The result is a certification program that equips students with skills that can be immediately applied in both educational and professional environments.

Raising the Standard for Audio Education
As demand for skilled audio professionals continues to grow across music production, content creation, broadcast, post-production and live sound, the SSL Certified Training Partner Program provides institutions and training providers with access to professionally developed curriculum, instructor certification, teaching resources and globally recognised student credentials. Through a network of authorised SSL Certified Training Partners, students can now access the SSL Music Mixing - Level 1 Certification in educational institutions and training centres worldwide.

Educators interested in delivering the program can learn more about becoming an SSL Certified Training Partner and participating in future Train-the-Trainer events by contacting the SSL Education team. To learn more about the new SSL Certified Training Partner Program, please visit https://www.solidstatelogic.com/ssl-for-educators.

About Solid State Logic
Solid State Logic is the world’s leading manufacturer of analogue and digital audio consoles and provider of creative tools for music, broadcast, live and post production professionals. For more information about our award-winning products, please visit: www.solidstatelogic.com.