$250

for 12 classes
Class

Introduction to Audio Engineering - Live Sound (Boot Camp)

Completed by 1 learner
Ages 14-18
Live Group Class
In this boot camp style class, students will learn the basics of audio engineering for Live Sound! **(Very flexible scheduling! Shoot me a message to find the best time for your learner!)**
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:
(111 reviews)

Live video meetings
4x per week, 3 weeks
1-6 learners per class
60 min

What's included

12 live meetings
12 in-class hours

Class Experience

In this class, students will learn the basics of audio engineering for live sound. Students will develop a basic understanding of audio and how sound works, then use that knowledge to learn about the basics of working in live sound. Students will learn by a lecture style course, asking questions and letting their interest guide the class. Interaction with the teacher and each other will be in the form of questions and answers from the teacher. Class time will be used to teach a new subject in audio and live sound every day. Topics will be split into two sections, the first being the basics of sound and audio, the second being the basics of live audio engineering.

*(This is the boot camp section of this class, I also offer a college semester style class that meets 2 times a week for 6 weeks.)*

**(Very flexible scheduling! Available at all hours/all time zones! If you don’t see a time that works, send me a message and we’ll find the best time for your learner!)**

Learning Goals

- How we hear and physics of sound.
- Analog and digital audio
- Microphones
- Cables, connectors, and miscellaneous gear
- Signal flow and processing
- Mixing consoles
- Overview of live events/run of show
- Stage management
- Microphone techniques
- Front of House Mixing
- Monitor mixing
- Advanced techniques and next steps

Other Details

External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined September, 2019
4.8
111reviews
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Behind every great musician, there is an invisible army of people there to help make them successful. From producers and managers, down to a basic stagehand, musicians need big teams of all kinds of people to bring their music to the world. As an audio engineer, it is my job to help bring their sound to the rest of the world. Sometimes that is in the studio making a new record, sometimes it's providing the sound for a live audience at a concert. These different skills and traits open up an exciting world of job opportunities for those who want to be in the music industry but maybe aren't interested in being in the spotlight.

This, dear reader, is why I am on Outschool!

My name is Drake Watkins, and for the past 5 years, I have been pursuing my career as a Professional Audio Engineer. I am here on Outschool to share my passion for audio and sound with middle and high school students who are curious about a career in the music industry, and to open their eyes to the exciting world of professional audio! 

I will be teaching classes on many different topics related to professional audio and sound. My emphasis is in live sound and event productions, but I also teach classes on the basics of audio, working in a recording studio, the physics of sound, and sound for film.

My professional background includes:
- Bachelors Degree in Music with an emphasis in Recording Arts from the University of Colorado at Denver
- Certificate of Completion with full honors from the Warren Technology School for their rigorous course on Digital Audio Production.
- I also hold two professional certificates: Audinate (Dante Level 2) and DiGiCo (SD Series Masterclass). 
- My emphasis in the pro audio world is in live sound and event productions. 
- I have worked at almost every major theater and venue for live music in the Denver area, including the world-famous Red Rocks. 
- I tour around the country for the Grammy-nominated New York hip-hop trio De La Soul as a monitor engineer.
- I have worked on several albums as a recording, mixing, and mastering engineer.
- I also have some experience working in post-production for films.

For me, the beauty of professional audio is the blend of science and art. On one hand, you have the science which dictates how things function and operate, and how you approach those rules. On the other, you have the art, which is bringing the subjective "special sauce" to the equation that creates huge opportunities for creativity. The blend between the two is an exciting creative outlet that also serves as a hard skill that can be used in the workforce. My teaching philosophy will emphasize these two aspects to make for an engaging and interesting learning experience.

Thank you for your interest in taking my classes, and I hope you enjoy learning about the world of professional audio!

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