
PODCASTING
101
WORKSHOP
A weekend intensive covering podcast fundamentals with producer and creative audio maker Jess Fairfax.
Whether you want to tell an enthralling story, market your brand, interview your favourite artist or investigate an injustice, this workshop will cover the basics you will need to piece together your podcast or audio story.
With plenty of practise and listening time, we will cover:
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Storytelling technique
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Recording in a podcast studio and with a portable recorder
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Interview techniques
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The art of using sound effects and music
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Editing audio
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Incorporating video
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Marketing your podcast
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Platforms for distribution
As part of the program, participants will create a pilot podcast episode. The workshop is limited to 20 people.
What to bring:
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A laptop for editing with enough space
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Headphones for your laptop
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Something you can record on (a phone or recording device) with enough space.
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Please download audacity onto your laptop before attending the workshop: https://www.audacityteam.org/
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Ensure you can get audio files from your recording device onto your laptop
Details:
When: Saturday May 31 & Sunday June 1
Time: 9am-5pm
Where: Cowork + Create - Level 1, Suite 2&3/283 Old Geelong Rd, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029*
Cost: $250 + bf inclusive of:
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Morning tea, afternoon tea, and lunch on both days. Dietary needs may not be accommodated so please bring additional snacks.
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30% discount on future bookings of Cowork + Create’s podcast studio.
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Workshop notes and handouts
* Please note access is via stairs, please get in touch if access will be an issue

I recently attended the excellent Podcasting 101 by Jess Fairfax. Having started a policy and advocacy project 4 years ago alongside a PhD I decided to develop a podcast #NavigatingHealth as an accessible way to facilitate story telling but had no idea where to start. The course provides a structured program in a safe environment with like-minded learners. I highly recommend the program to all those interested to start their own podcast – the focus on content and engagement of the audience was very insightful alongside the technical aspects of how to record, edit and publish.