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Tal Kochav shares his journey from a young lighting designer to a major touring professional, emphasizing the importance of networking, innovation, and self-driven career development in the entertainment industry.
In this episode, he shares his journey from a young LED tape enthusiast to a successful lighting designer and industry professional. He discusses the importance of hands-on learning, networking, and maintaining integrity in the music and live event industry.
Tal shares his journey from a first-generation background to becoming a successful lighting designer and tour director.
We discuss industry trends, the impact of AI, and the importance of networking and humility in building a sustainable career.
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Tal Kochav is a Lighting Designer, Director and Programmer working across concerts, television, theatre and major live events. With a strong technical background and extensive experience with grandMA3, Tal brings together creative design, programming and a deep understanding of every role within a lighting team.
From touring the world as one of the youngest members of a crew to designing and programming major productions including Alessia Cara’s Love & Hyperbole World Tour, CMA Fest and the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Tal has built a career around constantly learning and making the next show better.
His motto says it perfectly: “Don’t do the same thing twice if you can make the next thing better.”
This Episode is brought to you by Main Light and Delicate Productions
Freelance Lighting Designer/Director
Tal Kochav is a Lighting Designer, Director, and Programmer working across live entertainment, television, concerts, and large-scale events. Based between Nashville and Los Angeles Tal brings a technical and design-driven approach to every project, combining a strong understanding of lighting technology with a clear focus on storytelling, performance, and visual impact.
With experience spanning a wide range of artists, productions, and live environments, Tal thrives on the variety of each project. His work moves fluidly between designing a visual language from the ground up, directing lighting teams in the field, and programming complex lighting systems to bring a creative vision to life.
Tal, a grandMA3 programmer, with extensive experience building and operating sophisticated lighting systems for live productions. He maintains a dedicated console and previsualization suite in Los Angeles, allowing him to develop, test, and communicate lighting concepts before they reach the stage.
Whether developing a full lighting design, directing a production team, or programming a show under pressure, Tal approaches each project with an emphasis on collaboration, precision, and creating memorable visual experiences.