Join us for one of our upcoming workshops. Browse the calendar below for details.
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- December 17, 2019
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Podcasting 101
December 17, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Description
Join us for podcast beginners bootcamp. We'll give you the tools you need to get started.
In this presentation and hands-on workshop, instructor and podcast guru Ayesha Barmania will answer such questions as:
* What is a podcast?
* How does podcasting work?
* What makes a good podcast?
* How do I plan out my podcast?
* What equipment do I need?
* How do I edit and publish my audio?
* How do I get listeners?Bring a laptop, headphones and any writing tools you may need to take notes. Don't have one of these things? Send us an email and we'll try to accommodate: info@ptbopodcasters.ca
Cost: $20
Can't afford it? Send us an email and we'll try to accommodate: info@ptbopodcasters.ca
**You must RSVP by email before December 10th**: info@ptbopodcasters.ca
If you are registering more than one person, please include their email address in your email. We send a reminder and additional details ahead of the workshop.Minimum enrollment required for the course to proceed: 10
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Audio Editing in Audacity
December 17, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Description
Learn how to cut out mistakes, make smooth transitions between clips, layer audio elements into your recordings, and use advanced effects with this 2-hour crash course focusing on Audacity, the free audio editor.
Audacity is a powerful tool, available as a free download, that lets you edit recorded clips, apply effects, and blend multiple recordings like sound effects, music, and vocals to create a professional-sounding production that excites the senses. And it's remarkably simple. If you've used a word processor before, then you can use Audacity.
Bring your own computer and headphones to get the full, hands-on, troubleshooting experience.
Here's what we'll be doing:
- Installing and configuring Audacity
- Importing audio recordings
- Cutting and combining audio clips
- Adjusting track volumes and fading between clips
- Looking a track spectrograms (and explaining what that means)
- Muting and solo-ing tracks
- Using effects like normalizing, truncate silence, compression
- Becoming an audio editing wizard using key commands
- Completing an applied practice assignment with vocals, music, and sound effects
Cost: $15
Email info@ptbopodcasters.ca to register.
Register before Dec. 6 so we can reach our minimum enrollment numbers to go ahead.
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- January 9, 2020
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Creating A Home Recording Studio
January 9, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Description
If you’ve got a home recording project in the works - podcasting, making music, or other home recording plans - this 3-session workshop is definitely for you. Prepare to enhance your acoustics in this three-part series co-presented by Peterborough Independent Podcasters and Madderhouse Textile Studios.
Local podcaster, Ayesha Barmania will guide you through understanding your home studio goals – starting with the basics on how to assess your space and your needs, going over the fundamentals of audio recording equipment, and DIY strategies for treating your space for better acoustics. Then, textile artist Leslie Menagh will lead you through the designing of your own customized, screen-printed sound treatment quilt and mounted sound baffle.
Maximum 6 participants
Oct 10, 17, and 24, 6-9pm
$240 + HST
Tickets available: https://www.madderhouse.com/studio-workshop-schedule/2019/10/10/creating-a-home-recording-studio
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- January 16, 2020
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Creating A Home Recording Studio
January 16, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Description
If you’ve got a home recording project in the works - podcasting, making music, or other home recording plans - this 3-session workshop is definitely for you. Prepare to enhance your acoustics in this three-part series co-presented by Peterborough Independent Podcasters and Madderhouse Textile Studios.
Local podcaster, Ayesha Barmania will guide you through understanding your home studio goals – starting with the basics on how to assess your space and your needs, going over the fundamentals of audio recording equipment, and DIY strategies for treating your space for better acoustics. Then, textile artist Leslie Menagh will lead you through the designing of your own customized, screen-printed sound treatment quilt and mounted sound baffle.
Maximum 6 participants
Oct 10, 17, and 24, 6-9pm
$240 + HST
Tickets available: https://www.madderhouse.com/studio-workshop-schedule/2019/10/10/creating-a-home-recording-studio
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- January 23, 2020
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Creating A Home Recording Studio
January 23, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Description
If you’ve got a home recording project in the works - podcasting, making music, or other home recording plans - this 3-session workshop is definitely for you. Prepare to enhance your acoustics in this three-part series co-presented by Peterborough Independent Podcasters and Madderhouse Textile Studios.
Local podcaster, Ayesha Barmania will guide you through understanding your home studio goals – starting with the basics on how to assess your space and your needs, going over the fundamentals of audio recording equipment, and DIY strategies for treating your space for better acoustics. Then, textile artist Leslie Menagh will lead you through the designing of your own customized, screen-printed sound treatment quilt and mounted sound baffle.
Maximum 6 participants
Oct 10, 17, and 24, 6-9pm
$240 + HST
Tickets available: https://www.madderhouse.com/studio-workshop-schedule/2019/10/10/creating-a-home-recording-studio
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- March 10, 2020
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Podcasting 101 for people with disabilities
March 10, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Description
Podcasting 101 for people with disabilities
March 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Join us for this podcast beginners bootcamp, specifically geared towards podcasters with disabilities.
We'll give you the tools you need to get started.
In this presentation and hands-on workshop, instructors Devon Wilkins and Ayesha Barmania will answer such questions as:
* What is a podcast?
* How do podcasts work?
* What makes a good podcast?
* How do I plan out my podcast?
* What equipment do I need?
* How do I edit and publish my audio?
* How do I get listeners?Bring a laptop, headphones and any writing tools you may need to take notes. Don't have some of these things? Send us an email and we'll try to accommodate: info@ptbopodcasters.ca
Cost: $20
Can't afford it? Send us an email and we'll try to accommodate: info@ptbopodcasters.ca
We are currently looking for sponsorships to make some spaces available at reduced or no cost. To sponsor this workshop, contact us by email.
**RSVP by email before Mar. 1st** info@ptbopodcasters.ca
If you are registering more than one person, please include their email address in your email. We send a reminder and additional details ahead of the workshop.Minimum enrollment required for the course to proceed: 10
Share this event with a friend to make sure we get enough participants to run the course.
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