Never touched a console?
Start lighting with intent.
Lampie is your trusted partner for learning DMX, stage lighting and console operation from scratch. No prior experience, no technical background, no jargon assumed — just clear, hands-on training built for church AV volunteers, first-time theatre techs, and anyone starting out in live events.
Pick a path, plot your rig.
Click into any track for a preview — every course is built from real-world calls, not just theory, and starts from the assumption you've never done this before.
New to lighting entirely? Start here.
If you've never touched a console or aren't sure what a "DMX address" even is, you're exactly who this was built for. Church Lighting and DMX Programming are the two most beginner-friendly tracks — no jargon, no assumptions, just a clear starting point.
Church Lighting
Build a reliable, repeatable rig your volunteer team can actually run on Sunday — even with zero lighting background.
View course →DMX Programming
Addressing, universes, and console workflow — explained from first principles, all the way to full cue stacks.
View course →Stage Lighting
Mood, focus, and colour theory for live performance — hit the look, not just the cue.
View course →Lighting Tools
Beam angles, power loads, tempo — the maths behind the rig, made fast and visual.
View tools →Theatre
Plotting, focusing, and running a show from first rehearsal to closing night.
View course →On-site Training
We come to your venue and train on your actual rig, with your actual console — at your pace.
View course →Skip the trigonometry.
The same calculators we use on real gigs — built into the site, free to use, no login required.
Beam Diameter Calculator
Instantly work out beam spread from any angle and throw distance — front wash to cyc coverage.
Open tool →BPM Calculator
Tap the tempo, sync your chases and strobes to the beat — no more guessing by ear.
Open tool →Stage Power Calculator
Know your draw before you patch in. Plan a rig your circuits can actually handle.
Open tool →Three steps to a better-run rig.
No experience required at any step — we meet you exactly where you are.
Browse & choose
Pick between on-site sessions or webinars — whichever fits your team and your venue. Never done this before? Just tell us, and we'll point you to the right starting track.
Book & get a quote
Fill in our booking form and we'll send a personalised quote, tailored to your rig and your current skill level.
Train & elevate
Confirm your slot and get hands-on — practical skills you apply on the very next show, explained in plain language from the ground up.
Techs who've run the course.
"Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your skills, Lampie's courses offer something for everyone. I walked in knowing nothing and walked out running our whole Sunday rig."
"Thanks to Lampie's comprehensive courses, I've mastered DMX programming and significantly improved my stage lighting skills — starting from absolute zero."
"Lampie's training resources have been invaluable in advancing my knowledge of stage lighting."
Field notes & how-tos.
Ready to run a tighter show — even if you've never touched a console?
Book on-site training or a live webinar and get a personalised quote within days. No experience required.