Live sound & touring courses

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The Production Academy’s online learning platform gives you hundreds of videos and resources featuring hard-earned lessons from seasoned professionals and the real world advice you need to elevate any live performance.

 
 

TPA Fundamentals

Free

The Fundamentals were created to bring beginners up to speed and bridge knowledge gaps for the self-taught professionals.


Included:

  • Mixer Fundamentals course

  • Wireless Audio course

  • Resource Center downloads

  • Searchable by keyword

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TPA All-Access

$47/month

The All Access pass will help you grow into a highly valued, reliable, adaptable and indispensable presence at any venue.


Included:

  • All courses ($2k+ value)

  • AI-powered navigation and learning

  • Direct access to Scott

  • Deep conversations with industry pros

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Live Sound Essentials

Easy to follow lessons and real-world advice that will round out your core skill set.

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Show Power

Manage the electricity that powers live music and lighting equipment.

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The ScottBot

Get AI-powered support for all of your audio questions.

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Mixer Fundamentals

Learn the fundamentals of using a mixing console for live music.

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Wireless Audio Fundamentals

Demystify the core concepts of wireless audio.

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Tour Management

A-list advice and handy resources on how to get organized and level up in your career as a touring professional.

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Audio Networking Masterclass

Understand how digital audio gear is connected in modern systems.

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Livestream Mixing Masterclass

Send a live performance out to the world with great sound.

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Pro Webinar Series

Learn from seasoned live sound professionals who have seen it all.

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Meet ScottBot

Between ChatGPT’s hallucinations and the vast amount of poor and unreliable content on the internet, that AI tool isn’t great for information on live sound engineering. ScottBot is trained exclusively on TPA’s content and allows you to quickly and effectively access the advice you need, when you need it.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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TPA Fundamentals

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Learn from pro sound engineers

Our learning platform unlocks exclusive content and courses created by working sound engineers and seasoned live event professionals. Get help and advice directly from pros who have worked on the most complex live events in venues around the world.


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FAQs

  • Sound engineers are passionate about music and live shows, and are often self-taught. However, the stage is a poor classroom. It’s a high-risk and high-stakes environment that gives you very little time to learn on the job.

    The Production Academy allows you to learn your craft on your own time, without having to risk the success of an entire production.

  • TPA All Access includes resources for every level from beginner to professional. And we are continuously growing our content to offer real-world and practical advice that can be applied by anyone.

    Whether you are in the theater, volunteering for your house of worship or are a professional who is working your way up to sold out arenas and the festival mainstage, our courses cover everything you need to pull off any live show.

  • I’m glad you asked! ScottBot is a friendly, ChatGPT-style AI helper that will guide you to the exact spot in any video you’re looking for. Or you can search through our entire library by keyword. See how this works.

 
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