IPR Radio Bootcamp
Learn the magic of radio! Students will experience what it takes to tell stories in an audio-only format. Broadcast journalists from Interlochen Public Radio will reveal the secrets of radio from how they catch the stories in their microphones, to editing and mixing for the airwaves. Your stories might even end up on the radio!
Participants will be required to identify a person in advance to be an interview subject. Participants will be asking interviewees about their favorite family recipe, ideally (but not necessarily) while they’re cooking the meal. Their interview subject will need to be available Saturday afternoon. The interview will take about 1 hour.
Participants will also need a set of headphones (earbuds are okay) and a recording device of some kind. This could be as simple as a smart phone with a voice recorder app. They’ll also need a laptop to download and edit the files.
Meet Your Instructor:
Austin Rowlader
Austin is a freelance reporter and producer for Interlochen Public Radio. He’s passionate about finding voices that we don’t often hear on the airwaves, and teaching people how to make stories out of them. When he’s not making radio, you’ll find him in his backyard daydreaming.
Class Details:
Location: Green Door Folk School – 2312 E Kasson Rd, Cedar, MI
Date/Time: May 30th and 31st @ 10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Prerequisites/Skill Level/Age Requirements:
- No prior experience required.
- Ages 18+
Booking Information:
What happens after I book the class? After you book, we will send you a confirmation email that you are IN! A week out from the class, we will send you an email with more details about our meeting locations and some housekeeping items.
Where can I stay if I’m coming from out of town? If you’re traveling for a class, we highly recommend a stay at Cedar North, a cozy farm-stay just steps from the Green Door Schoolhouse. Nestled on a permaculture farm in Leelanau County, Cedar North offers peaceful garden views, the charm of a working goat farm, and room to roam and reflect. NOTE: Indicate you are a Green Door student at checkout for a discounted rate.
Policies:
Go for it! If you’re a lover of podcasts, drive with the radio on, or have a knack for storytelling, this is the class for you!
One person is attending IPR Radio Bootcamp