What equipment do I need to get started?

The course starts by covering exactly what you need to produce a show, from there building into recording and production skills.

Can this lead to an actual radio show?

Yes - strong students are invited to guest on Wild1 Radio after assessment.

Does the course cover mastering my episode?

Yes - mastering is part of "Your First Show," alongside post-production editing.

What's covered about microphone technique?

Mic types, testing and adjusting levels, tone-setting, and applying FX to your voice.

How long is the course?

18 hours, or 11 hours as 1-on-1 instruction.

Is this course only for aspiring DJs?

No - it's designed for DJs, producers, and complete beginners equally.

Radio & Podcast Course

Name: Radio & Podcast Course
Price: 599 EUR

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.

In Barcelona the Radio & Podcast Course runs as a small in-person class at our studio, taught in English by producers active in the city's electronic music scene, with the option to attend live online, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse. Students join us from across Spain and the rest of Europe. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.

Introduction and Equipment

→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.
→DJ and radio history.

Building Your Show

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

DJ Skills

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

Production Skills

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

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

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

FAQs

Before you enrol.

Tuition

€599 + €100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or €699 + €200 Registration

Radio & Podcast Course