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Stop Feeling Lost Behind the Mixing Console

Get Confident with Your Church's Sound System in Just 7 Hours

(Even If You've Never Touched Audio Equipment Before)

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What if next Sunday, instead of hoping nothing goes wrong, you knew exactly what to do when something does?

Whether you're the volunteer who got asked because "you're good with computers," the faithful servant who's been figuring it out as you go, or the experienced tech who still feels uncertain about some aspects of church sound...

This isn't about becoming a professional audio engineer. It's about serving your church with confidence.


Here's What Actually Happens When Your Sound Team Knows What They're Doing:


Why Generic Audio Training Doesn't Work for Churches

Most audio courses teach recording studio techniques or concert sound. But church sound is different:


  • You're mixing live worship, not recording tracks
  • You work with volunteer musicians of varying skill levels
  • Your "audience" is trying to worship, not just listen
  • You can't stop and do another take when something goes wrong
  • Your equipment stays the same week after week (unlike touring sound)

That's why you need training designed specifically for the church environment.


No Matter Where You're Starting From

The Reluctant
Volunteer

Did you make the mistake of walking too close to the sound booth last week? Congratulations - you just got drafted into the tech ministry! Maybe you're good with computers, so everyone assumes you can figure out the sound system. You want to serve, but that mixing console feels overwhelming.

The Seasoned Pro
Adapting to Digital

You've got decades of audio experience, but these new digital consoles work differently than the analog boards you mastered. Your expertise is valuable - you just need to bridge it to modern tools.

The Production Director Building a Team

You're tired of retraining volunteers every six months. You need a systematic way to build confidence and consistency across your entire sound team.

The Young Volunteer
Eager to Learn

You're comfortable with technology and want to develop real skills while serving your church. You need clear steps and measurable progress.

This course meets you where you are.
Whether you got "volunteered" last Sunday or you're translating decades of experience to new gear, you'll find practical, church-specific training that builds on your strengths and fills in the gaps.


Curt Taipale

Meet Your Instructor: The Guy Churches Have Trusted Since 1987

Curt Taipale isn't just another audio engineer who decided to teach online courses.

He's been solving church sound problems since before most of today's "experts" were even born. With 45 years in professional audio and nearly 40 years focused specifically on church sound, Curt has literally written the book on this stuff.

But here's what makes him different: Curt started as a professional musician for 12 years before switching to pro audio. He understands sound from both sides of the microphone - as a performer who needs to hear himself clearly, and as the tech making it all work.

His credentials:


  • Author of "The Heart of Technical Excellence" and contributor to Yamaha's Guide to Sound Systems for Worship
  • Creator of ChurchSoundcheck.com (the go-to resource for church techs)
  • Bachelor of Music in Music Engineering from University of Miami
  • Former Audio Director and Technical Director at three different churches
  • Designs sound systems for churches nationwide through Taipale Media Systems

But here's what really matters: Curt understands that church sound techs aren't trying to become professional engineers. You're servants who want to do your job well so worship can happen without distraction.


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"My goal isn't to make you a pro audio expert. It's to give you the confidence and skills to serve your church excellently, week after week." - Curt Taipale


What You'll Actually Learn
(In Plain English)

This isn't theory. It's 7 hours of practical, church-specific training broken into bite-sized modules:


🎤 Microphones That Actually Work

Stop guessing where to place mics. Learn the simple techniques that capture great sound from vocals, acoustic guitars, drums, and piano - whether you have 2 mics or 22.


📡 Wireless Systems Without the Dropouts

Finally understand why your wireless mics cut out and how to keep them crystal clear. Plus: if you have any wireless gear operating between 608-806 MHz, it's been illegal since 2020 - we'll explain what you need to know.


🎛️ EQ Without Fear

You've probably been told "never touch the EQ." We'll teach you a simple technique that takes the mystery out of equalization and helps you make vocals and instruments sound their best.


🖥️ Master ANY Mixing Console

Here's Curt's bold promise: "Once you understand this concept, you'll be able to walk up to any console - even one you've never seen before - and within moments understand how to drive it." This section alone is worth the entire course.


⚡ Compressors That Help (Instead of Hurt)

Most church techs use compressors wrong, making their mix sound lifeless and feedback-prone. Learn how to use them correctly to smooth out your mix.


🎵 Effects That Enhance Worship

Add reverb and delay that supports the music instead of distracting from it. The goal: effects so tasteful that people have to listen deep into the mix to notice them.


🔧 Fix Problems Fast

When should you use an active vs. passive direct box? How long can you run cables before sound quality suffers? What's the difference between polarity and phase? Get the technical basics that help you solve real problems.


🔊 Stop the Feedback Wars

Learn why feedback happens and how to prevent it - so your monitors can actually help the musicians instead of fighting against your main speakers.


But Does It Actually Work for Regular Volunteers?

Here's what happened when real church volunteers took this course:

Scott Singleton
Scott Singleton
Tech Volunteer, First Baptist Church

"I was 'that guy' (intimidated by the gear) before I attended CSBC. Now I am confident in the booth. Worth every penny my church spent to send me and then some!"

Wyatt Johnson
Wyatt Johnson
Tech Director, FBC Topeka

"The best platform out there... The Church Sound Boot Camp is the best platform out there for a well rounded Church Audio Tech, no matter their experience level."

Tim & Lorrie Cook
Tim & Lorrie Cook
Tech Volunteers, St Paul Lutheran Church

"As a rookie, I received a good foundation to build on, while my wife, who is a 25-year veteran of broadcast television, got a lot of reassurance that what she is doing is correct."

Sammi Justice
Sammie Justice
Lead Tech Volunteer

"After church today a husband and wife stopped by the sound booth. He said, 'I just wanted to tell you how GREAT everything sounded today! The last couple of weeks have really been taken to the next level. I even told my wife someone finally figured out how to use the board!' Thank you Curt for making this platform possible."




Even industry professionals and experienced techs learn something new:

Gordon Moore
Gordon Moore
President, Lectrosonics (retired)

"Do it. Do it. Do it!!! I attended even after 20 years in the audio industry (and as a teacher of audio basics myself) and I picked up sooooo much. Absolutely worth it."

Eric Chancey
Eric Chancey
Production Director, Princeton Pike Church of God

"CSBC should be the foundational training for any church sound person."


How Much Does Confidence Cost?

Here's what most churches spend on sound training:


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    Hiring an audio consultant for just 2-3 hours: $500-800

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    Sending someone to a professional audio workshop: $800-1,500

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    Audio engineering school courses: $2,000-5,000

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    Learning by trial and error: Priceless embarrassment every Sunday


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Church Sound Boot Camp: $197


That's less than most churches spend on one Sunday's coffee budget. And unlike a consultant who leaves after a few hours, you get:


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    Lifetime access - Watch the modules as many times as you need


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    7 hours of focused, church-specific training - No fluff, just what you need to know


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    Real classroom recordings from actual churches - Not sterile studio productions


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    Direct access to Curt - Email, phone, even video calls for your specific questions


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    Exclusive community access - Join the Church Sound Class, our private online community where students, church techs, musicians, and industry pros share solutions and support each other


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    Mobile app included - Access your course content and community discussions anywhere with our dedicated mobile app


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    Group discount - $167 per person when 3+ people from your church enroll


Plus, you're covered by our 90-day guarantee...



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Zero Risk. All Reward.

"If by the end of 90 days you find that this course hasn't met your expectations, if you gave it your all and you can't honestly hear improvements in the sound quality of your worship services as a result of applying the techniques and principles we've shared, contact our Support Desk for a complete refund along with our genuine Thank You for giving it a solid try."


That's 90 days - not the typical 30-day guarantee. Why? Because Curt wants you to actually implement what you learn and hear the difference in your worship services.


And here's the best part: Even after you complete the course, Curt is still available. Students contact him months or even years later with questions about their specific church setup.

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You're Not Learning Alone

When you enroll in Church Sound Boot Camp, you're not just getting a course - you're joining a family.

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The Church Sound Class is our private online community that's been connecting church techs since 1997 (it started as the ChurchSoundcheck Discussion Group email list). Today, it's a thriving web-based forum where:


  • Students ask questions about their specific church setups
  • Experienced techs share real-world solutions
  • Church musicians and pastors contribute their perspectives
  • Even equipment manufacturers participate to help solve problems

Plus, with our new mobile app, you can access both your course content and community discussions anywhere. Got a question during Sunday setup? Post it and get answers from people who've been there.


This isn't just training - it's ongoing support from people who understand exactly what you're dealing with.


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Picture This:
Next Sunday Morning

Instead of walking up to the mixing console with that familiar knot in your stomach...


You arrive early, confident and prepared. You know exactly which settings to check, how to prevent feedback before it starts, and what to do if something unexpected happens.


The worship leader gives you a thumbs up because the monitor mix is perfect and everyone on stage can hear themselves clearly.


The pastor's sermon comes through crystal clear - no more adjusting levels mid-sentence or wondering if the congregation can hear properly.


After service, instead of hoping no one noticed the sound issues, congregation members actually compliment how great everything sounded.


You drive home feeling satisfied with how you served - not stressed about what went wrong.


This isn't a fantasy. It's what happens when you understand the fundamentals.


Ready to Transform Your Sunday Mornings?

Church Sound Boot Camp

Complete Online Training Course
$197 (or $167 per person for groups of 3+)



  • 7 hours of church-specific audio training

  • Lifetime access to all materials

  • Direct support from Curt Taipale

  • Private, supportive community

  • 90-day money-back guarantee

  • Start immediately after enrollment


Study This Virtual Course Today and Start Improving Your Sound (Literally) Tomorrow!

Questions? Email Curt directly at curt@churchsoundbootcamp.com or call 214-763-4419
He personally answers every inquiry because your success matters.