What's covered about applying effects to my voice?

How to apply FX to your voice as part of "The Art of Talking into the Microphone" module.

What DJ-specific content is included?

Music transitions, playlist creation, cue points, and using radio/DJ tags.

Is there a real path to getting on air?

Yes - successful students are invited to a guest spot on Wild1 Radio.

Does the course walk me through producing a full pilot episode?

Yes - recording your pilot show, post-production editing, and mastering are all covered.

How long is the course?

18 hours as a group course, or 11 hours 1-on-1.

Radio & Podcast Course

With the emergence of online radio stations and music platforms, modern day technology allows people to host their own radio show or podcast from the comfort of their home. So whether you're a DJ, a producer or even a complete beginner, this course has everything you need to produce and sell your own radio show or podcast. If you make the grade after assessment, you will be invited to host a guest spot on Wild1 Radio, which could lead to a permanent radio show. To learn more and request information on the schedule, click here.

Lisbon's course runs in small groups at our studio, taught by working producers, with live-online attendance for students elsewhere in Portugal. The city's fast-growing electronic scene makes it a good place to learn this.

Introduction and Equipment

→DJ and radio history.
→Regulations and laws about music copyrights.
→What you need to produce a radio show?
→What’s the difference between a radio show, a podcast, and a classic DJ mix?
→Different types of radio shows.

Building Your Show

→Lay down your voice on a beat.
→Prepare an interview.
→Conduct an interview.
→Find a guideline to your show.
→Write a detailed show outline.
→Find relevant topics to discuss.

DJ Skills

→All about cue points.
→All about radio/DJ tags in your mixes.
→How to do a music transition.
→Creating playlists.

Production Skills

→Recording with Serato or Traktor.
→Record your mixes and voice on your DAW.
→Recording and mixing levels on your DAW.
→Producing your own Radio/DJ tag.

The Art of Talking into the Microphone

→Test and adjust microphone levels.
→How to talk in a microphone to set the mood.
→Apply FX on your voice.
→All about microphones.

Your First Show

→Recording your pilot show.
→Post production and edits.
→Mastering.

Sell Yourself

→Select the right platform to put your show on.
→Getting yourself out there.
→Radio and podcast SEO.
→Find a catchy name for your show.

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