A no-nonsense guide to the gear that will help you sound great on the stage. Starting with the absolute basics, this course will teach you how a sound system works and how to use mics, amps and pedals to get the tone you always wanted. This is a beginner course designed to give you an introduction to the absolute basics of the equipment.

You'll get:
 
Step-by-step course to download and keep forever
No-nonsense guide to essential stage equipment
Basics of microphone and amp use
Demos of popular pedals
Tips to improve your sound and avoid feedback

COURSE SUMMARY
 
PART 1: Mics
1.1    Introduction (2:03)
1.2    What does a microphone do? (3:52)
1.3    Clean mics (7:16)
1.4    ‘Distorting’ mics (6:18)
1.5    Microphone elements (3:35)
1.6    Cupping the mic 1: hands (3:14)
1.7    Cupping the mic 2: head position (3:42)
1.8    Adding variety of tone and volume (1:58)
1.9    Conclusion (0:39)

PART 2: Amps
2.1 Introduction (0:18)
2.2 What does an amp do? (1:45)
2.3 House PA vs. individual amps (1:05)
2.4 Valve (tube) vs. solid state amps (4:47)
2.5 Basic controls (4:44)
2.6 EQing (2:57)
2.7 Tone settings (1:13)
2.8 Conclusion (0:28)
 
PART 3: Pedals
3.1    Introduction (0:52)
3.2    Delay (7:16)
3.3    Reverb (3:00)
3.4    Tone pedals (5:05)
3.5    The Fat Box (3:38)
3.6    Anti-feedback pedals (1:21)
3.7    Other pedals (1:21)
3.8    Buying harps (2:10)
3.9    Conclusion (0:21)
 
PART 4: Stage advice
4.1    Introduction (0:38)
4.2    Centring yourself (2:45)
4.3    Sound checking (3:31)
4.4    Using monitors (3:20)
4.5    Avoiding feedback (7:51)
4.6    All about communication (1:01)
4.7    Conclusion (0:47)