Venue preparation
Small-venue live sound checklist
A room-first checklist covering power, speaker position, microphones, soundcheck order, backups and the information a sound operator needs before arriving.
Use the small-venue checklistFunctions and weddings
Wedding and private-event sound planning
Plan ceremony speech, background music, reception sound, MC microphones and outdoor conditions as one joined-up event rather than several last-minute problems.
Plan the event soundGuitar work
How I assess a damaged guitar
How I separate visible damage from hidden condition before promising a repair, from photo screening through to headstock, neck and bridge assessment.
Read the repair assessment guide