Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, founder of MixingMusic Live and co-founder of Soundgirls.org joins us this episode. We get into her approach to mixing while reminiscing back to the good old analog days and the transition from analog to digital. Michelle talked about what inspired her to give back and be a voice to the audio community, and more.With a career in professional concert sound that spans more than 30 years, Michelle has toured with and mixed a diverse roster of musical artists. Beginning with her initial break into touring, landing a gig as FOH engineer for Spin Doctors in the early 90s.  For the past ten years, she has been FOH engineer for some of the biggest pop tours such as; Gwen Stefani, Jewel, Ke$ha, and many more. Michelle is offering our listeners a 25% disscount for her courses on MixingMusic Live use coupon code S2NMML25 when purchasing.You can also go directly to these links to receive the discount:Mixing Music Live- An Intro to Live Sound and MixingLISTEN! a Guide to EQ and Critical ListeningIn addition, one lucky listener will be awarded a scholarship to Michelle's LISTEN! course, courtesy of the Signal to Noise podcast. To enter, leave a comment on the Signal To Noise Facebook Group, or send an email to signal2noisepodcast@gmail.com, telling us why you'd like to take the course. The hosts will choose one winner and announce on Monday September 28th.This episode is sponsored by: Audix Please check out and support The Roadie Clinic, Their mission is simple. "We exist to empower & heal roadies and their families by providing resources & services tailored to the struggles of the touring lifestyle."Be sure to check out the Signal To Noise Facebook Group. It’s a space for listeners to create to generate conversations around the people and topics covered in the podcast — we want your questions and comments! Let’s build a great sound community with a place to learn, discuss and reminisce about the “good old days.”The Signal To Noise podcast series on ProSoundWeb is hosted by Live Sound/PSW technical editor Michael Lawrence and pro audio veterans Kyle Chirnside/Chris Leonard