Narrative Podcasts course … module teaser messages
In addition to the general course welcome message below, we also wanted to share some brief teasers to give you an idea of what you’ll be learning in each of the sixteen modules. We’re starting with Great Sound because that’s what we’ve been thinking about a lot lately, with the mic/setup tests we’ve also been doing. (Sign up for the course, and you can see and hear 12 pictures and audio samples comparing different microphones and recording environments — another update to the “great sound” module for this latest iteration of the course.)
Hi there! If you’ve looked at the course description, you saw that audio tutorials and reflections are key elements. These aren’t just about teaching style, but also about the first question for any audio experience: do I like listening to this person?
To help you answer those questions for yourself, we wanted to share the updated welcome and overview message we just finished. You’ll hear from both of us throughout the course; I recorded this one since you may have already heard Laura via Shelter in Place.
If you like what you hear here, the course will be a great fit, and we’ll look forward to connecting. — Nate
They generously seek opportunities to connect members of their current or past communities, for collaborations, partnerships, or simply to facilitate purposeful conversations. — Amy Guttman, summer ‘22 class
Want to hear another behind-the-scenes reflection?
In this conversation, Laura and I were testing out the “behind the scenes” format — with a real hot-button issue: collaborative scriptwriting with your spouse! (But since we also released this as a Shelter in Place episode, we also did our usual level of audio editing and sound design.
Podcasting course lessons: creative motivation
Podcasting course lessons: scriptwriting
Podcasting course lessons: audio editing
Podcasting course lessons: collaboration
Podcasting course lessons: voiceover
Podcasting course lessons: networking
Podcasting course lessons: sound design
Podcasting course lessons: interviews
Podcasting course lessons: vocation
Podcasting course lessons: story structure