Audio Recording 101 - Beginner

80 minute training class for all of our new authors/narrators, which includes information on recording, editing, file conversion, free programs, training on the programs, how to locate inexpensive hardware, content creation and vocal coaching. This 80 minute class will save you hours of frustration, re-recording and re-editing, and cut your audio book creation time in half. Training manuals for you to use while recording are also included.

Audio Recording 201 - Intermediate

Prerequisite: Audio Recording 101 (Beginner). This course includes video, audio and screen print curriculums, teaching you how to do advanced editing, like mixing with music, creating your own music intros and outros, removing (and sometimes inserting) words and phrases so the recording still sounds natural. How to remove breathy noises, clicks and pops, low hums and high hiss. Available immediately via download, but also includes the entire curriculum shipped to you on CD. If you are also interested in podcasting, this course is included in the Podcasting Handbook course, which also teaches about uploading, RSS feeds, vocal coaching, and more.

Complete Podcasting Handbook for Busy Entrepreneurs

The Complete 'Create A Podcast' Handbook for Busy Entrepreneurs is 8 hours of audio, several hours of videos and myriad screen print tutorials that were the core of a 5 week course that, by its end, will have you recording, editing, mixing music, uploading files to your server, creating your RSS podcast feed, listed in all podcast directories and more. The classes are available immediately via download upon purchase, but you will also receive the entire curriculum on CD within one week. Students receive:

And this course comes with a 30 day 100% money back guarantee - no questions asked!

Introduction To Podcasting

This is an 80 minute audio/video class detailing everything you need to podcast, and an additional bonus 20 minute recording by various podcasters sharing why they podcast, and an audio/video interview with Todd Cochrane, one of the original podcasters and host of Geek Central. It is the first session in the 5-week course, "The Complete 'Create A Podcast' Handbook seminar.

Learn about:
- Introduction, Definition and Uses
- Creating Recordings
- Uploading Files
- Free ftp Program
- RSS Feeds
- Downloading Recordings and Free Podcasting Software
- History of Podcasting
- What You Need: Computer With Internet Access - Microphone: Headset, Lapel, Standing
- Recording Devices
- Recording Services
- Free Recording and Conversion Software
- File Conversion
- Storage and Bandwidth Internet Services
- RSS Services and Programs
- The Complete 'Create A Podcast' Handbook for the Busy Entrepreneur

If you decide to upgrade to the entire 5-week audio/video course, we will apply your entire $49 toward the cost of the course. The coupon code for $49 off is enclosed in the confirmation email for the purchase of this Introduction to Podcasting.

The audio/video portion of this class is accessible to PC users via Internet Explorer (not Mozilla). Mac users can listen to the audio file and manually follow the curriculum via html file links. Alternatively, you can download and listen to the audio file in your portable player.

The links to the program will be included in your confirmation email. Once you have paid via paypal, make sure you return back to Encouraging Audiobooks to ensure that you receive your confirmation email.