Sound Techs: Listen up!
You Are The Weakest Link In Your Sound System
You can spend a lot of money on gear, but if you don't run it properly, it just won't sound right.
But when you understand the equipment, the music, and how to be a great team player, great audio can make your congregation feel welcome and help them engage with worship.
But a bad mix makes it difficult to engage with worship, hard to understand the teaching, and worst of all, people aren't thinking about Jesus.
You're also the hero
When no one else stepped in to help, you were there whether or not you got all the training and skills you need to make it happen.
But unless you want to keep running into the same problems, some things are going to have to change.
The first change is your mindset:
Sound is a crucial part of pointing people to Jesus in our gatherings, not just a position to fill with a warm body.
The second change is belief about where quality comes from.
You make a bigger difference than the equipment. Partially because you can learn to set up the equipment the right way.
The third change is to take action and invest in your sound skills.
Because sound at church is not a low-skill position anymore, it takes time and training to get great results.
Here's the thing about investing in sound training:
Confidence comes with skill
When you master the sound system, it changes how you feel about yourself.
But how do you get the sound skills that make you confident?
You could spend $200/week to bring in a professional for you to shadow. But that get expensive, and a lot of pros get great results... but aren’t necessarily good teachers.
You could go to a trade school. But you probably don’t have $80,000 lying around for that. And those programs aren’t even geared toward church sound techs anyway.
OR
Sign up for
Worship Sound Wisdom University
an online training membership specifically for church sound techs, with the courses that help you create an enjoyable worship experience, so people can focus on Jesus.
You can get access to all the training you need to go from Start to Sound Ninja for the locked-in price of
$39/month
or $499 $397/year
(it's like 2 months free with annual subscription!)
Individual Membership
$39/month
Get access to the courses made just for you:
- Mixing Foundations for Beginners
- Broadcast Mixing, so your online mix feels great
- Amateur to Pro, so you can master every piece of your sound system
- Train the Trainer, where I share my secrets for bringing on new team members that last.
- Access to new courses as they're released
- Spiritual encouragement, not just technical information
Annual Membership - Best Value!
$397/year
The best deal for church sound training
- Mixing Foundations for Beginners
- Broadcast Mixing, so your online mix feels great
- Amateur to Pro, so you can master every piece of your sound system
- Train the Trainer, where I share my secrets for bringing on new team members that last.
- Access to new courses as they're released
- Spiritual encouragement, not just technical information
- Get 2 months free when you sign up for an annual membership!
WSWU for Teams + Coaching
Call to find out more!
Access for your ENTIRE team
- All the same courses as the individual membership
- UNLIMITED seats for your team
- A success call right away to make sure your team can make the most of WSWU
- 6 months of coaching calls
- The most effective way to train an entire team of church sound techs
Sign up today, and here's what you'll get:
- Instant access to 4 courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced church sound techs, so you and your team can grow, whether they're an absolute beginner or a seasoned veteran.
- Clear, simple lessons, so you can begin with a good understanding of the tools and the job
- Understanding of every part of the sound system, so you can set your gear up for success.
- Advanced lessons for getting the most of the gear you already have, so you can avoid the headaches and wasted money.
- My step-by-step plan for training new sound techs who aren't ready to take the online courses themselves.
Here's what others are saying about Worship Sound Wisdom University:
The material that I’ve learned through the Worship Sound Wisdom Broadcast Mixing course has been exceedingly practical, and everything I’ve implemented from it has made a noticeable difference.
I especially appreciate James’ emphasis on the spiritual dimension of what we are doing, and his encouraging way of presenting things.
- Cliff, St. Petersburg, Florida
I’ve actually teared up watching my church worship knowing that a mix I created helped get them there, and the sound wasn’t a distraction.
James is extremely helpful, and you’ll feel like he’s not only a teacher, but a trusted partner with your church that is invested in improving the worship experience. He always goes above and beyond with help, advice, and feedback.
- Gibran Braithwaite, Vancouver, WA
How do I know you're really qualified to teach this stuff?
My name is James Attaway, and I've been a part of church worship teams for over 20 years. I played guitar and bass in the youth worship team in high school, leading worship, writing chord charts, and arranging the band. In college, I got hooked on running sound. It was so fun to shape the arrangement and help everyone sound their best.
I got my degree in Music Business from Belmont University in Nashville, where I learned from some of the best in the audio industry.
After graduating, I joined staff at the International House of Prayer in Kansas City as a prayer missionary. I had the privilege of serving in the 24/7 worship environment, where worship teams play around the clock, 365 days a year.
When missionaries pray for 4-6 hours a day (or more), and the sound is bad, it can make prayer miserable. So I started a sound training program through the ministry school to train sound techs for making prayer and worship enjoyable.
When I wasn't training in the classroom, I would coach sound techs during their worship sets (kind of selfishly... so my own prayer time could be more pleasant).
Over the 12 years that I served there, good-sounding sets went from rare to typical. Now it's uncommon for things to sound bad.
Now I'm training church sound teams just like yours all over the world, helping them learn the principles and techniques that eliminate distractions and make worship sound enjoyable.
Both my worship pastor and lead pastor noticed how I was able to solve issues with our EQ settings both at FOH and the live broadcast mix since taking this course.
- Garry Young, North Carolina
Can you tell me more about what courses I get with Worship Sound Wisdom University?
101 - Mixing Foundations
- The setup techniques that professionals use to keep your stage clean and noise-free, so Sunday is enjoyable, not stressful.
- How to use the tools on your console to get clear, controlled mixes that everyone can appreciate.
- How to build your mix step-by-step and leave behind the overwhelm and confusion.
- What never to do with your EQ. (Unless you want it to sound horrible.)
- Why compression just might be your new best friend while mixing. (If you get this right, you'll spend a lot less time chasing things around.)
201 - Broadcast Mixing
- The foundational principles that help pros set up their console.
- How to make mixes that sound good on any device.
- The simple way to keep levels consistent between speaking and music.
- How to master your reverb and delay to put your listener in the room with you.
- How to build your broadcast mix from the ground up.
- Using bus compression to keep your mix in control and glued together.
- How to setup your broadcast mix room the right way to get the best mixes possible.
- How to set up your FOH console to make a great Broadcast mix at the same time, with little attention from the sound tech.
301 - Amateur to Pro
- How to create a “base scene” that keeps your team focused on what’s important - mixing in the moment, not setting things up.
- The foundational principles that help pros make great decisions and avoid the #soundtechsolo (these are hard to find on the internet).
- How to place a mic on ANY sound source to get the tone right before it even hits the console.
- The tools professionals use to tune speaker systems. (You'll be the Smaartest person in the room.)
- All the secrets your sound board is holding onto. (It won't be a mystery anymore.)
- How to use your compressor, and why it's your new secret tone control.
- How to run wireless gear without problems. (Dropouts will be a distant memory.)
401 - Train the Trainer - NEW Course!
- How to recruit new sound techs, and train them quickly and effectively so you can have a break from doing it all yourself.
- The three areas you need to focus on for training a team that's healthy and hits the mark.
- The one requirement that's non-negotiable for any member of the sound team
- The three technical skills church sound techs need to master to get a great mix every week.
- Exercises for developing your mixer's musical ear, even if they're nerd through and through.
Why does all of this matter?
You have to connect your training and skill to your church’s mission.
That’s going to be different for each church.
If your goal is to grow the church by making people feel welcomed and connected
so they can get healing and wholeness, you and the worship team work together to create an environment where people can focus on the lyrics and the music, and how that truth applies to their lives.
If your church’s goal is to serve a multi-generational or multi-cultural congregation,
then you have a fine line to walk between “enough energy” and “not too loud,” among other things that require the skill to serve the congregation.
If your ministry's goal is to let people encounter Jesus in extended times of worship and prayer,
where the people can "soak" in God's presence, I can tell you from experience that bad sound is a SERIOUS pain point for those who want to stay a long time.
No matter your church's mission and vision, serving is more fun when you're confident and you crush it.
30-day 100% Unconditional Money Back Guarantee
If you’re not completely satisfied with this program...
If it doesn’t help you achieve the joy of bringing excellence and skill to the sound board and the worship team...
If the simple explanations of things that seemed complex before don’t help you have confidence to keeping growing and learning the ways of professional audio engineers...
If the course doesn't help you eliminate the sound tech solos and frustrating noises...
If you get in the course and decide it’s just not what you were wanting...
If you aren’t satisfied, I don’t feel right keeping your money. So I make it easy to get a refund. Email me within 30-days of enrolling and you’ll get your money back.
I want you to be a good steward of your resources. If this course isn’t right for you, I’ll issue your refund right away.
Individual Membership
$39/mo
Get access to the courses made just for you:
- Mixing Foundations for Beginners
- Broadcast Mixing, so your online mix feels great
- Amateur to Pro, so you can master every piece of your sound system
- Train the Trainer, where I share my secrets for bringing on new team members that last.
- Spiritual encouragement, not just technical information
Annual Membership - Best Value!
$397/year
The best deal for church sound training
- Mixing Foundations for Beginners
- Broadcast Mixing, so your online mix feels great
- Amateur to Pro, so you can master every piece of your sound system
- Train the Trainer, where I share my secrets for bringing on new team members that last.
- Spiritual encouragement, not just technical information
- Get 2 months FREE!
WSWU for Teams + Coaching
Call to find out more!
Access for your ENTIRE team
- All the same courses as the individual membership
- UNLIMITED seats for your team
- A success call right away to make sure your team can make the most of WSWU
- 6 months of coaching calls
- The most effective way to train an entire team of church sound tech
I used to feel unqualified when I ran sound at church. I needed someone had the wisdom and understanding to teach me, and Worship Sound Wisdom University was there to guide me with the lessons I needed to really master all the parts of the sound system. Now I feel the confidence that I’m in control of my mixes, and I’m a valuable member of the worship team. - Diego Duarte, Vista, CA
FAQ
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Are there multitrack files that I can practice with?
How long are the lessons?
Will there be jokes?
Will these lessons work with my church’s musical style? We don’t sound like every other church out there.
What other courses are coming in the future?
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Where do you go to church?
You can grow in confidence and skill, getting all the training you need to go from Start to Sound Ninja for
$39/month
or $499 $397/year.
(get 2 months free!)
Monthly Price
$39/mo
Get access to the courses made just for you:
- Mixing Foundations for beginners
- Broadcast Mixing, so your online mix feels great
- Amateur to Pro, so you can master every piece of your sound system
- Train the Trainer, where I share my secrets for bringing on new team members that last.
- Spiritual encouragement, not just technical information
Annual Payment - Best Value!
$397/year
Included in your membership:
- Mixing Foundations for beginners
- Broadcast Mixing, so your online mix feels great
- Amateur to Pro, so you can master every piece of your sound system
- Train the Trainer, where I share my secrets for bringing on new team members that last.
- Spiritual encouragement, not just technical information
- Like 2 months FREE!
WSWU for Teams + Coaching
Call to find out more!
Access for your ENTIRE team
- All the same courses as the individual membership
- UNLIMITED seats for your team
- A success call right away to make sure your team can make the most of WSWU
- 6 months of coaching calls
- The most effective way to train an entire team of church sound tech