Audio-Power-Touring courses

TPA Fundamentals

The Production Academy gives you the training and on-demand resources you need to give the audience what they came for: a great show.

Instructor: Scott Adamson | Course Level: beginner-intermediate | Cost: free | Included Courses: see below |+ScottBot AI

 
 
 
 
 

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TPA Fundamentals

Get up to speed and bridge your knowledge gaps with our easy-to-follow courses and downloads.

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Mixer Fundamentals

Understanding how signal flows from inputs to outputs helps us control our whole audio system.

 

Wireless Audio

Demystify the core concepts of wireless audio. Developed in collaboration with industry leader Sennheiser.

 

The ScottBot

Get AI-powered support for all of your audio questions, trained exclusively on our proprietary curriculum.

 

Mixing Demos

Dive into the process of building a mix, using actual tracks from a live performance and mixed on an Avid S6L.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Thrive in live venues

Our courses help you establish a solid knowledge base so that you can become recognized for your reliability, attention to detail, and ability to pull off any live show.

 
 
 
 
 

Searchable by keyword

Easily find any topic by searching our entire platform by keyword. No more digging through videos to find what you’re looking for.

 

Industry terminology

Learn to properly communicate with stage crews, musicians and other engineers with clear and concise definitions for commonly used terms and industry jargon.

 

ScottBot AI buddy

ScottBot is trained exclusively on TPA’s content and allows you to quickly and effectively access the advice you need, when you need it.

 

Real-world problem solving

Keeping cool and quickly identifying issues is key to succeeding in the unpredictable world of live events. Learn tips from the pros.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Meet your instructor
Scott Adamson

In the past 25 years of being a self-taught sound engineer, I have gone from working small clubs to sold-out arenas and main stage festivals with 100,000+ attendees. It has taken me years to become completely comfortable mixing at any venue.

The Production Academy is the accessible and practical resource I wish had when I started mixing live music.

 
 

Founder Scott Adamson has mixed FOH for:

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

FAQs

  • This course is for anyone who wants to be involved in the production for a live performance, whether it’s mixing for professional artists, working in the theatre or giving back to their community by volunteering at their church.

    The curriculum is perfect for those starting out, but can also provide guidance for self-taught professionals looking to fill in some knowledge gaps.

  • This is a completely self-paced online course — you decide when you start and when you finish.

  • Sign up for your free account at the top of this page and start the courses right away!