Live Sound
Our Live Sound course gives students the skills they need to help set up and run sound in a venue like atmosphere. This course covers everything from backline safety to building a resumé as a front of house engineer. Taught by Kyle Dickey head engineer at the Grizzly Rose.

All 24 Workshops $10,800

Course Outline

Lesson 1 - Live Sound Introduction

• Etiquette for Live Sound

•  Opportunities in Live Sound/ Lighting

• Introduction to Stage Terminology and Venue Layout

• Reasons for Pursuing a Live Production Career

Lesson 2 - Signal Flow and Intro to Venue Equipment

• Analog Routing

• Types of Connectors

• Pre Show Day Techniques

• Differences of Types of Inputs

• Introduction to Venue Equipment

Lesson 3 - Starting as a Stagehand

• Load in/ Load out

• Responsibilities of a stagehand

•Safety and Workflow

Lesson 4 - Band Setup and Day of Show Rundown

• Hands on application of knowledge gained in previous lesson

Lesson 5 - The Live Soundboard 1

• Soft-Patching and Internal Digital Routing

• Aux Sends and Returns

•File Management

Lesson 6 - The Live Soundboard 2

• Analog vs Digital Boards

• Introduction to Digital Signal Processing

• Groups, VCA’s/ DCA’s, Matrices

Lesson 7 - The Live Soundboard 3

• Introduction to Mixing

• Gain Structure

• Noise to Signal Ratio, Bleed

• Common Pitfalls​

Lesson 8 - Frequencies and Ear Training

• DI & mic

• Mic choice / placement

• Micing techniques

• Isolation / baffling / room choice

Lesson 9 - Microphones and RF Wireless Systems

• Microphone Types and Applications

• Wireless Microphones and Monitoring Systems

• Mic’ing Techniques, Phase

• Troubleshooting RF Problems

Lesson 10 - Mixing for Monitors

• Monitor Engineer Responsibilities

• Workflow and Artist Communications

• Troubleshooting Stage Problems During Sound Check

Lesson 11 - Power and Electricity

• Single-Phase and 3-Phase Power Requirements

• 110v vs 220v

• Stage Power, Lighting and Audio Power

• Safety

Lesson 12 - Introduction to PA Speaker Systems

• Line Array vs Single Box Systems

• Powered/ Unpowered Speaker Systems

• Amplification Types, Passive, Bi-Amped, Tri-Amped

• Impedance

Lesson 13 - Speaker and PA System Setup

•Types of Cables

• Clean Setup Techniques and Safety

• Flying the Line Array vs Ground Stack

Lesson 14 - Speaker and PA System Setup

• Tuning and PA Systems

• Time Aligning Speakers and Subs

• System Management Software

• Setting Internal Amp Processing and Routing

Lesson 15 - Mixing for Front of House

• Room Correction and Guest PA Tuning

• Types of Venue Layouts and Common Sound Problems

• Decibel Levels and Sound Exposure

Lesson 16 - Effect in Depth

• Reverbs and Delay for FOH

• Software Plugins for FOH

Lesson 17 - Compression Techniques for FOH

• Types of Compressors

• Gates/ Expanders

• Ratios, Attack Release, Input and Output Gain

• Common Compression Mistakes

Lesson 18 - Introduction into Stage Lighting

• DMX and Data Cables

• Types of Fixtures and Focusing

• Basics of Lighting Boards

• Running a Light Show

Lesson 19 - Backline Gear and Warehouse Management

• Organizing Gear For Shows and Rentals

• Setup and Maintenance Gear

• Warehouse and Workflow Organization Techniques

Lesson 20 - Day of Show Stage Manager

• Application of Previous Lessons in the Stage Manager Role During a Show

Lesson 21 - Day of Show Monitor Engineer

• Application of Previous Lessons in the Monitor Engineer Role During During a Show

Lesson 22 - Final Day of Show Front of House Engineer

• Application of Previous Lessons in the Front of House Engineer Role During a Show

Lesson 23 - Music Business Touring

• Introduction on How to Succeed in the Music Business

• Touring vs House Tech Expectations and Responsibilities

• Key to Networking

Lesson 24 - Building a Resumé and Finding a Career

• How to Build a Resumé

• Internships and Shadowing

• Finding Experience and Self Promotion

• Freelance vs Employee

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