Learn World-Class Live Mixing from the Engineers Behind the Biggest Tours in the World

Two-day immersive masterclass with Ken “Pooch” Van Druten — featuring special guest Greg Price

What Is the

?

The Live Mixing Experience Masterclass is a premium, in-person, two-day training designed for audio professionals and aspiring engineers who want to elevate their live mixing skills to a world-class level.

This is not a standard workshop or lecture series — it’s an immersive live mixing experience.

You’ll learn directly from Ken “Pooch” Van Druten, whose career spans global tours with some of the biggest artists in the world, and from Greg Price, one of the most influential rock FOH engineers of our time.

Across two deeply engaging days, you’ll observe how top-tier engineers think, work, solve problems, and make creative decisions that shape the sound of major live productions.

Both FOH and monitor engineers will find clear, practical techniques that improve consistency, clarity, and translation – especially in today's IEM-driven environments.

What You Will Learn

In this two-day immersive experience, you’ll explore real-world mixing workflow that applies directly to both FOH and monitor engineers. 

Ken “Pooch” Van Druten will share how he approaches a mix from the very beginning — starting with microphone choice and placement, gain structure, high-pass/low-pass strategies, and the fundamentals to build clarity and balance in any live environment.

You’ll explore how he builds mixes that translate from club to stadium, managing dynamics, EQ, stereo image, and low-end energy while keeping the vocal present and impactful. Pooch will discuss frequency masking, stem mixing, parallel compression, console layout philosophy, and why organization and workflow are central to consistency on tour.

Throughout the masterclass, you’ll see real FOH process in action:
how Pooch uses virtual soundcheck, how he builds and organizes files, how he creates dependable snapshot strategies, and how he uses Smaart as a practical, musical tool — without letting measurement distract from mixing.

You’ll also dive into the artistic side of engineering: how to understand the heart of a song, how to work with playback vs. live musicians, how to develop taste, confidence, and mix intention, and how to collaborate effectively with artists, musical directors, monitor engineers, and production teams.

Greg Price will bring insight from decades of touring experience with major rock artists—including Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, and Rage Against the Machine. He’ll share real stories, high-pressure decision-making strategies, stadium-scale mix approaches, and invaluable guidance on what it truly takes to succeed in the world of major rock touring.

By the end of the experience, you’ll leave with a stronger set of technical skills, a clearer artistic perspective, and a deeper understanding of how elite engineers think, hear, and execute — giving you tools you can apply immediately to your own mixes.

Meet Your Instructors

This experience
is ideal for:

FOH Engineers
                                                              

Monitor Engineers
                                                              

Audio Technicians
                                                              

Touring Engineers
                                                              

Church sound teams
                                                              

Students preparing for a professional audio career
                                                              

Anyone who wants to mix with clarity, impact, and consistency

Whether you’re experienced or just starting, you’ll gain practical insight you can apply immediately.

Two-Day Immersive Experience

9:00 AM – 6:00 PM each day
Hands-on demonstrations • Real workflow
Listening sessions • Virtual playback
live mixing strategy • Q&A with Pooch & Greg

Soundcheck @ Rock Nashville

3200 Whites Creek Pike
Nashville, TN 37207 – Studio 3A

Ready to elevate
your live mixing skills?

Learn directly from the engineers behind today’s biggest tours.

FAQ

What is the format of the masterclass?
The masterclass is demonstration-based. Students will observe Pooch’s complete mixing workflow up close, including console demonstrations, mix analysis, listening sessions, and interactive Q&A. Students will not operate the console directly.

What's included with my ticket?
Your registration fee includes training materials and morning coffee with pastries. Meals are not included, but there will be scheduled breaks and nearby options for lunch.

                                                                              

Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes. The content elevates both beginners and experienced professionals.

Audio Seminars LLC offers professional live sound training and masterclasses led by world-class FOH engineers, helping audio professionals develop real-world skills for modern live production.

Sponsors

Ken “Pooch” Van Druten

FOH Engineer

Ken “Pooch” Van Druten is a world-renowned FOH engineer, three-time Grammy nominee, and winner of the 2024 Parnelli Award for FOH Mixer of the Year. His touring credits include Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, ZZ Top, Linkin Park, and Justin Bieber. Pooch is known for his powerful, musical mixes and his highly
refined FOH workflow that has made him
one of the most respected engineers in the live sound industry.

Greg Price

FOH Engineer

Greg Price is a legendary FOH engineer currently mixing Metallica’s M72 World Tour. Throughout his career, he has worked with rock icons including
Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, and
Rage Against the Machine. Greg brings unmatched expertise in stadium-scale mixing, rock tonality, and high-impact
live sound.

Drum Mixing:

From the Musician to the Console

with Tommy Clufetos 

(Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, Ted Nugent)

On the second day of the Live Mixing Experience, we go deep into one of the most critical elements of any live mix: drums.

Joining Ken “Pooch” Van Druten and Greg Price, legendary drummer Tommy Clufetos brings the musician’s perspective into the technical decision-making process. Together, they will walk through the entire workflow, step by step:

This is not about presets or shortcuts. It’s about understanding why certain microphone and console choices are made, how they affect the musician on stage, and how to consistently achieve a killer drum sound that works musically and technically.

The session is fully interactive, with questions encouraged throughout, allowing you to see how world-class engineers and a world-class drummer collaborate to reach results that stand up on the biggest stages in the world.

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