Exported MP3s Too Quiet

When I export a song the volume of the exported MP3 is like at least 25% quieter, and I can't figure out a way to stop that. In GarageBand it is at a reasonable level, and increasing the volume of the project distorts the sound.
Is there anyway to retain the volume of playback in GarageBand without distorting the song?

daftboychemist wrote:
When I export a song the volume of the exported MP3 is like at least 25% quieter
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Is there anyway to retain the volume of playback in GarageBand without distorting the song?
there's no "push button" solution, it's learning Mastering:
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