GrandMA3 is one of the most powerful lighting platforms available—and this course breaks it down step by step, in a way that’s approachable, repeatable, and built for real-world use in church production environments. From basic patching and navigation to dynamic effects and showfile structure, everything is geared toward helping your team program and operate with clarity and confidence.

Topics Covered

• Ecosystem & Hardware: Understanding how MA3 software scales across nodes, wings, and full consoles

• File Management: Where showfiles live and how to back up or move them between systems

• Views & Layouts: How to create screen configurations that match your workflow

• Patching & Networking: Setting up fixtures, universes, and output protocols like sACN or Art-Net

• Presets & Groups: The building blocks for every cue and phaser you’ll create

• Cues & Sequences: Structuring your show to follow the flow of worship, music, and teaching

• Phasers & Recipes: Adding movement, timing, and intention without making programming complex

• Macros & Timecode: Tools for automation and precision when needed

• Programming a Song: A start-to-finish look at how to build impactful moments with structure and simplicity

About the Teacher – Aria Hailey

Aria Hailey brings a unique blend of technical expertise and real-world experience to this course. She has experience as a support and training specialist for MA Lighting, helping users across all experience levels master the GrandMA3 platform as well as a touring lighting director with artists like Phil Wickham and Brandon Lake.

To stay sharp and discover more creative tips, follow Aria on social media. She regularly posts walkthroughs, quick tips, and solutions for working with the MA3 platform.

Instagram: @aria.on.the.run

YouTube: Aria Hailey