Does the course help with getting listeners once I launch?

Yes - "Sell Yourself" covers platform selection, promotion, and podcast/radio SEO.

I want to start a podcast, not a radio show - is this course still relevant?

Yes - the course explicitly covers the differences between radio shows, podcasts and DJ mixes, and applies to all three formats.

Is there an opportunity to actually broadcast?

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

What recording software does the course use?

Your own DAW for production, plus Serato or Traktor for recording mixes.

How long is the course?

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

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.

Sydney students take the Radio & Podcast Course in a small class at our studio, or live online in the same session, using our specialist music collaboration software, Muse, taught by producers working in the Australian scene. Discover qualities that distinguish us, here.

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

→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.
→Prepare an interview.

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.

Good to know

Questions we hear a lot.

Tuition

$799 + $100 Registration if booked 14 days before start or $999 + $200 Registration

Radio & Podcast Course