LiveSET (Sound Engineering for Teens)

Live Sound Engineering for Teens

This exciting program for youth 15 to 19 years of age to get real-world training in the art and science of sound engineering taught by top professionals in the field.

Students attend a series of workshops on acoustics, gain, signal flow, setting up a PA system, and more — all with hands-on work with sound equipment. The series will culminate in a sound showcase where students run the sound for a performance or lead a recording session, depending on the program.

This is a one-of-a-kind chance for young musicians, music fans, engineers, technical artists and creative types of all kinds to learn a valuable, interesting and employable skill: how to make live music and amplified audio sound its best in performance settings.

Compensation: Students who complete the Live SET trainings will be compensated at a rate of $50 per day completed to be paid out at the end of the concert.

Who should apply: Youth 15-19 years old with an interest in music creation and production.

This program prioritizes young people who live, work, play or attend church in East Portland.

This program prioritizes young people who identify as BIPOC