For registration visit call or text (209) 573-0533 or email studio@modestosound.org
Course Description
Live Audio Engineering Weekend Workshop November 7–8, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM State Theatre, Modesto, California This two-morning, hands-on workshop is designed for aspiring musicians, volunteers, church technicians, venue staff, and anyone interested in live audio production. Participants will learn the fundamentals of professional live sound in a practical, real-world environment using professional audio equipment.
What Participants Will Learn
· Signal flow from microphone to loudspeaker.
· Microphones, DI boxes, mixers, amplifiers, speakers, and stage cabling.
· Gain structure and proper system setup.
· Equalization (EQ), feedback prevention, compression, gates, and effects.
· Monitor mixes and front-of-house mixing fundamentals.
· Reading stage plots and input lists.
· Soundcheck workflow and troubleshooting common live audio issues.
· Proper cable management, equipment handling, and event professionalism.
· Communication between engineers, musicians, and production teams.
· Hands-on mixing exercises using professional live sound systems.
Who Should Attend?
Perfect for beginners, musicians, volunteers, students, aspiring sound engineers, houses of worship, community theaters, and anyone looking to build practical live audio skills.
About Modesto Sound
Modesto Sound is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing music throughout the Central Valley through education, recording, live sound production, and youth development. Our workshops focus on practical experience taught by working audio professionals in a welcoming, community-focused environment.
For registration visit call or text (209) 573-0533 or email studio@modestosound.org