In Search of My Tribe
Ever since my interest in audio was reignited and I began listening to different shows from This American Life, Snap Judgment to Radio Lab and The Truth, I’ve been looking for others who are not only interested in listening to these shows, but also audio production.
Every two years the Third Coast Festival holds a conference where audio producers, radio journalists and even audio listeners get together to participate in workshops, listening sessions and parties. Two years ago I thought about attending this conference, but was unable for various reasons. This year I decided I would give it a shot.
The Association for Independence in Radio or AIR offers scholarships to new interested and up and coming audio producers. This scholarship called New Voices not only helps with funding the conference, but it provides several other opportunities to meet others in the industry.
Well, yours truly is extremely honored to tell you that I am one of 26 New Voice Scholars who will be in Chicago this weekend. That’s right, I actually won. I am so honored to be in the company of some really good audio makers. Several of my fellow scholars work in radio producing for both radio stations and podcasts.
I’m not only excited for the chance to learn from the experts, but finally I think I may meet members of my tribe. The folks who like me are moved by audio; those who really feel the power of storytelling and like to create interesting things with audio. I can honestly say I haven’t been this excited to attend an event in quite some time. Check out this SoundCloud playlist of the AIR 2014 New Voice Scholars.