Trainings
You must first attend a volunteer orientation and then contact Ani Haines to sign up for the following trainings. Our next volunteer orientation will be held Wednesday, June 5th, 7 - 9 pm. Please see our volunteer page for more about volunteering, and attending the orientation.
While trainings are free to active volunteers at KBOO, we do require that you volunteer for eight-hours following each training you sign up for.
We have regular trainings monthly to help build skills in audio production and news writing & reporting.
Intro to Studio and Audio Production
Tuesday May 28th, 3-6 pm, with Paul Roland
Learn your way around the KBOO studios, how a mixing board works, the ins and outs of our equipment, and the checkout procedure. This is the very first production training you should take, it is required for all further production training.
We also require a listening session after this class. The listening sessions are ONLY open to those who take Intro to Studio and Audio Production.
Friday May 24th 6-8pm with Erin Yanke
In this class, you’ll get your hands on the mixing board and remember what all the buttons on the mixing board do! A/B buttons, Program 1 and 2, etc. You’ll also practice cross-fades, do a phone interview and be able to ask questions about the mixing board and board operating.
Legal Training: FCC Issues in Broadcast
Tuessday, June 4th, 6 - 8 pm with Ani Haines
This is a required course for all on-air volunteers. You will learn all about FCC regulations — like indecency, slander/libel, payola/plugola, and so much more.
Board Operator Training
Friday May 24th, 4pm - 6:30 pm with Ian Gadberry
You will shadow the Board Ops for a few shows. You will learn the ins and outs of the Air Room, as well as how to communicate with the program host, how to cue music, etiquette for putting calls on the air, how to be prepared for emergencies, and much more. You will then practice running the Board in Production One, using morning run sheets.
Wednesday May 22nd, 10am - 11:30am, with Jenka Soderberg
Learn the basics of KBOO Evening news production process, how to begin volunteering with Evening news, how the Newsroom production studio works, and some basic interviewing techniques.
Wednesday May 8, 10am - Noon with Jenka Soderberg
You will learn how to effectively write new copy for radio: intros, outtros, what to avoid, how to write copy for anchors, and the basics of voicing into microphones. Prerequisite:NEWSROOM ORIENTATION.
Wednesday May 15, 10am - Noon with Jenka Soderberg
Interviewing techniques – the art of the interview. It’s more than just putting a microphone in front of someone! Learn how to prepare for your interview, how to phrase your questions, and audio techniques for maximum effect. This training is aimed at news and public affairs volunteers.
Wednesday May 22nd, 3-7pm, with Jimmy Tardy
You will focus on learning the Zoom Recorder, the the check-out and check-in procedure for equipment, tips for getting the most out of your field recording, and how to put the audio from the recorder onto the computer for editing. Then you will go and do field recording, to create broadcast content for KBOO. This class is required before you can check out equipment for field recording.
Beginning Digital Editing
Wednesday May 8th, 5-7pm, with Paula Small
This class is the general introduction to the Adobe Audition Program. You will learn about file management, about digital editing, and how to upload your work onto the KBOO website, and how to download audio and edit it for KBOO airplay
PRE-REQUISITE: Introduction to Studio and Audio Production and Listening Session, Legal Training
May 21st Noon - 2 with Rolf Semprebon
Learn how to use the multitrack functions in Adobe Audition, and make spots for KBOO on-air promotions.
PRE-REQUISITE: Introduction to Studio and Audio Production and Listening Session, Legal Training, Digital Editing
Twitter for KBOO Hosts, DJs and Board Operators
with Lisa Loving
This class will teach KBOO hosts, DJs and Board Operators all about Twitter: what to post, when and how often,
how to get followers, and more!
With Emily Young
How to use the number one tool of radio, The Microphone, to your advantage. We'll learn how to sound good on the microphone, how to prepare your script and voice, and more!
with Per Fagereng
You will learn how to write commentaries for radio: how to begin, what to avoid, how towrite concisely, and the basics of voicing into microphones. BRING A 1-2 PAGE COMMENTARY TO CLASS
Prerequisite:Introduction to Audio Production, Listening Session
Live Remote Broadcasting Training
Led by Jon Wohlfert and Erin Yanke
Get the training to be part of KBOO’s exciting Live Remote Team!
Learn the duties of Hosting, Board Operation, Production, Engineering, and more! We will also have trial run practices.
Prerequisite: Intro to Audio Production, Legal Training, and the Listening Session.
Live Music Mixology: How to Mix and Broadcast Live Bands
Thursday May 23rd 7-10pm and Friday May 24th 9-Midnight
Led by Jessy Damon, and Devin LeCroix
In this Two Day class you will learn how to mix and broadcast live performances in the KBOO studios. On the second day of the class you will mix a live band. You MUST attend both days.
Prerequisite: Introduction to Audio Production, Audio Production Listening Session, Legal Training
Led by Jessy Damon, Nick Swartz and/or Jon Wohlfert.
Practice your new mixing skills on local bands, who come into the studio. We record their set, post it on the KBOO Website, and put the set into our Library for airplay. Prerequisite: Live Music Mixology: How to Mix and Broadcast Live Bands
(If you are a local band that is interested in participating, please get in touch with Erin Yanke at program@kboo.org)
Live Music Mixology: Presonus Mixer Training
Led by Phil Garfinkel
We have a presonus mixer that we used to great success mixing live bands in Studio 2 during the membership drive, and this training will teach you how to use it.
You must have completed up to live mixology training to be eligible.
Led by Phil Garfinkel
Live Music Mixology: Presonus Mixer Training part 2 - The Software
Led by Phil Garfinkel
Learn how to use the Capture Software that comes with the new digital Presonus Mixer. The software allows us to record multiple inputs (voices, instruments, and sounds). Once the software records all of this, you'll be able to export and mix the tracks for broadcast or enjoyment.
Discuss some of the basic elements that are essential to quality music programming, both in technical skills and in compelling content. We will be sharing Tips, Pet Peeves, and do peer evaluations.
Public Affairs Programming Essentials
Discuss some of the basic elements that are essential to quality public affairs programming, both in technical skills and in compelling content. We will be sharing Tips, Pet Peeves, and learn how to do Critical Listening Evaluations.
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