EP 56:// From Church Kid to Pro Audio Leader: Lee Fields' Journey in Music & Ministry

In this inspiring episode, we chat with Lee Fields about his remarkable journey from a church kid in Tennessee to becoming a leader in the pro audio world. Lee shares his story of playing music in church, dropping out of college, touring with Disciple, and ultimately shaping the world of church production through innovation and leadership. We dive into topics like: - His humble beginnings and early love for music. - Touring stories, including mixing for headliners and working with Christian rock bands. - Transitioning to large-scale church AVL systems in California. - Founding MXU (Formaly), the revolutionary church production education platform. - The importance of acoustics, training, and team leadership in churches. - His current ventures include mixing, mentoring, and creative projects. 🎙️ Connect with Lee Fields: - Instagram: @LeeFields - Interested in his Mixing Club? DM Lee for details! 📩 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell to stay updated on more inspiring interviews and content! 00:00 Introduction to Lee Fields 01:33 Lee's Early Life and Career Beginnings 03:50 Touring and Transition to Church Work 04:54 Founding and Growth of MXU 09:35 Challenges and Successes of MXU 16:44 The Importance of Training and Acoustics 27:17 Gear Lust and Final Thoughts 28:14 The Dilemma of Church Budgets and Upgrades 31:42 Balancing Volunteer and Paid Staff in Churches 37:20 The Importance of Listening Skills for Audio Engineers 40:10 The SE Microphone Controversy 50:04 Future Plans and Projects 55:53 Closing Remarks and Upcoming Episodes Podcast Spotify: https://rb.gy/d4elq4 Apple: https://rb.gy/zuw4a4 Email: Justin@enhanceavl.com jordan@enhanceavl.com https://www.enhanceavl.com/ Streamyard: https://streamyard.com/pal/5328320126517248