Welcome!
PRX Sound School is a collection of six-week classes taught by industry experts that provide key skills, guidance, and accountability to help you get started on your podcast journey.
You’ll learn through weekly instruction, video lectures, hands-on exercises, and lots of valuable feedback from your instructor and fellow classmates. Plus classes are asynchronous, meaning you can log-in, learn, and participate throughout the week at any time that works best for you.
Registration is now open!
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We Believe
At PRX, we believe in the power of podcasting to bring new perspectives, conversations, and stories into our lives. Podcasting is a technology that is open to all. However, breaking through the “noise” of the podcasting industry can be challenging, especially if you don’t have access to training or a community.
That’s why we are an open door to independent, early-stage, and DIY podcasters who are passionate about an idea and want to bring it to life.
Classes
Scholarships
At this time, we can provide one full or partial scholarship for each class. Anyone with financial need can apply — it is not based on your previous experiences or skills in audio. If you’d like to apply, please fill out our scholarship application form.
We encourage you to:
Be open to new ideas and keep it moving! When you’re not sure what to do next, plant a flag and go forward.
Make a commitment. Create a weekly schedule and stick to it. You’re signing up for a reason.
Let yourself be a learner. Make mistakes. Ask “dumb” questions. Try stuff that doesn’t work.
Believe in and support others taking the class. Listen. Participate. Provide feedback. The more you put in, the more you’ll get back - and that’s a good thing!
What you can expect:
Skilled industry professionals as instructors
Weekly video lessons with hands-on assignments, listening, and reading
Clear deadlines to keep you motivated
Scheduled office hours with your instructor for personalized support
24/7 discussion board for group conversation and feedback
Flexibility to access all class materials at your convenience
Access on mobile and desktop
What makes PRX’s classes different?
THEY’RE always interactive
No boring lectures allowed! Every class is action-oriented, regardless of the topic. You will create something, get feedback on it, and feel more confident in bringing those tools back to your own audio project.
We focus on your needs
We focus on who is in the room and what their individual needs are to make each class as accessible as possible. Our instructors provide ground-level support, offering guidance and flexibility as needed. Seats are limited to allow for more personal interaction.
You’ll find a community
We believe that community is an essential ingredient to thinking creatively. Every class provides opportunities to get to know your peers and their projects through an active, online community. Plus, our team at PRX is with you every step of the way, keeping you informed and connected.
“I am so grateful for this whole experience. Not just for being introduced to design thinking (which was huge for me) but also for the feeling of being supported in a new project. I feel like I’ve been figuring things out for myself for SO long, and while that’s beneficial in its own way, I can also learn so much from others who are doing similar work.”
Is PRX Sound School right for me?
We primarily serve independent, early-stage, and DIY audio makers who are passionate about an idea and want to bring it to life.
We also welcome you if you are:
Experienced telling stories in another medium (writing, film, etc.) and want to develop your audio skills
Experienced in audio production and want to strengthen other skills specific to podcasting
A public media journalist or audio producer looking to use podcasts as a way to innovate at your station
Our classes are rated as beginner, intermediate and advanced. We will introduce more classes at each skill level. Whether you are starting out — or well on your way — you will discover something new with us.
Still wondering if a class is right for you? Send us an email at info@podcastgarage.org.
What other training resources does PRX offer?
PRX has directed hundreds of classes at the PRX Podcast Garage spaces in Boston and Washington, D.C., taught some of the nation’s best public radio stations through Project Catapult, and helped develop the world’s next generation of podcasters through the Google Podcasts creator program.
Podcast Toolbox
A crowd-sourced guide full of helpful resources for getting started
Virtual Calendar
Live workshops and events run by the PRX Podcast Garage team and special guest instructors
Podcasting 101
A series of 10 instructional videos for the early-stage podcaster
“I loved this training in so many ways. I didn’t have many expectations but the truth is it got me thinking bigger and feeling bigger and it was super awesome.”
Instructors: Stephanie Kuo and Lindsay Abrams
Class Dates: June 10 - July 22, 2020
Registration Closes: June 12, 2020
Recommended Experience Level: Beginner
Maximum Class Size: 14
Join the waitlist to be the first to know when we add another design thinking class!
Learn how to develop your concept with a core listener in mind, make key first decisions, and identify and stay accountable to your audience and goals. Then, apply those skills toward a prototype of your podcast, reviewed by your instructor, peers and other experts in the industry.