CLASSES

Our Entertainment Academy

Offers several different courses, lectures and forums for you to either learn the art of entertainment for the first time, second time or just gain some knowledge on your rusty areas... all on site and in little ol' Boise! New and exciting classes will be added throughout 2008 as our facility and staff grows. Here are some classes to choose from and some to come!

General Department CURRENT CLASSES

U101 Understanding your sound system 101

must have an excisting sound system. This class is geared towards DJs, KJs and Solo Singers who run mixer boards, mics, amps and speakers

U201 Understanding your sound system 102

- Simular to SR202 but with more knowledge of compress limitors, effects processors, etc. Must have been attended U101

Music Department

M100. DJing Fundamentals
M101. Music basics
M102. Christian/church functions
M103. Ethnic styles
M104. Styles of music (electronic, swings, polkas, etc) best application
M201. Beatmixing basics for all parties
M301. Running a sound board (indoor sound)
M302. Running a sound board (outdoor sound)

Karaoke Department

K101. Karaoke Basics
K103. Know your board
K202. Mic tricks and tweaks
K201. Interaction
K102. Latest trends

Lighting Department

L101. Lighting basics
L201. Running a light board
L102. Types of lighting, applications, etc.
L103. Best lighting set-ups and color

Wedding Department

W101. Wedding Basic
W102. Ceremony Basics
W201. Crowd motivation
W103. Right music at the right time
W202. Wedding Basics Expanded

Performance Department

P105 On stage performance
P101 Microphone fundamentals
P102 Speaking in public
P203 Interactive Indoor Games
P201 Interactive Dances
P202 Interactive Outdoor Games

School Dance Department

S102. Elementary through High School Music basics
S101. School Gig basics
S202. Sound placement

Bar / Bat Mitzah Department

BB101. Bar/Bat Mitzah Fundamentals
BB201. Bar/Bat Mitzah Intermediate (Games)

Sound Reinforcement Department

SR101. DJ/KJ Equipment fundamentals
SR202. Running a PA system live sound
SR103. Understanding your board
SR301. White, pink and other noise
SR102. Troubleshooting Basics
SR104. Surround sound Basics

Club Department

C101. Mixing 101
C201. What club owners look for
C102. Reading your crowd
C103. Scratching Fundamentals
C104. Turntable basics

Radio Department

R101. Essentials of a good voice
R102. The industry and where it is today

PROPOSED CLASS SCHEDULES AND SIZE

Weekend intensive classes/Labs : Saturdays or Sundays afternoons
Weekday classes: M, W Classes or T, Th Classes: 1-2 hours each, 1-3 weeks
Labs: One day a week for 2-4 hours
Maximum class size: 7-8 students (depending on class), Minium class size: 4
Cost: $35 and up

Our Mission

Our mission in the Entertainment Academy is to be at the forefront of the professional entertainment industry now and in the future by offering superior and comprehensive education and training in all dimensions of entertainment, music and sound.

Upcoming classes/Sample classes and workshops in the works

There are many more to come in 2008. Prerequisites, class times and costs will be available soon. Private/one and one classes as well as intensive weekend classes will be available.

This information is subject to change, please keeping checking with us for updated and firm confirmation of classes. If you're interested in teaching a class please contact our office at 208.331.7872 or email us at: info@karaokesource.com.