The Essential Mindset for Massive Success in Live Sound: Exploding the MYTH of the thankless job

Episode, 2. If you re one of those engineers that believes livesound is a thankless job then you desperately need a fresh perspective plus a new approach, because nothing could be further from the truth. After 10+ years mixing at one of America s most beloved and well respected live music venues I m now sharing what I ve learned about establishing rapport and strengthening relationships with performers. Because mixing skills and having a good ear can only take you so far if you neglect the personal side of the engineer, performer relationship. So that s what this video is about; all those little details and small actions that instill confidence and convey your professionalism in a way that will turn musicians (and your peers) into your biggest, most vocal fans. This is a step by step guide of what to consider from the moment you arrive at the gig right up to the start of the soundcheck. A huge thank you to the awesome Bob Dossa for all of his hard work shooting and editing around all of my mistakes and aw