Concert Sound Engineer

The Concert Sound Engineer is essential to the live music experience, creating the acoustic environment that allows bands to perform, fans to enjoy the show, and crew to assemble the sound system, stage monitors, and other equipment necessary to a successful live musical event. Concert Sound Engineers perform a variety of tasks before, during, and after the show, including sound checks, setting up the sound system, and ensuring the audio during the show is clear and enjoyable for both the audience and the band on stage.

Educational Background

A Concert Sound Engineer should be an expert in the field of acoustics and audio engineering. Educational pathways that allow a graduate to meet the demands of this role include a Bachelor’s Degree in Audio Engineering, a Bachelor’s Degree in Sound Engineering, or an Associate Degree in Audio or Sound Engineering. If you are looking to pivot towards a career in Concert Sound Engineering from an unrelated field, it is important to demonstrate your competency through continuing education in the form of online courses or certificate programs in audio and sound engineering, acoustics, or related fields.

Skills and Knowledge

Concert Sound Engineers must have a number of skills and knowledge to perform the demands of their role with excellence. These skills and knowledge include: