Audacity
You can record and edit podcasts using Audacity. Go to this link to download Audacity.
For Google Chrome users, watch this tutorial to install Audacity on a Chromebook.
Watch the video below to learn how to record and edit audio using Audacity.
- Audacity Reference ManualConsult this manual to learn how to use Audacity to record and edit podcasts.
- Separate Audio from Video | Audacity & Windows 10 by Stephen KwiecinskiThis tutorial shows how to convert video to audio using Audacity.
Garage Band
Watch the video below to learn how to record and edit a podcast in GarageBand on a computer.
"How to Record and Edit a Podcast in Garageband" by Pat Flynn (2018)
Watch the video below to see how to make a podcast using GarageBand on an iPad.
"iPad Garageband Podcast Tutorial" by Media Depot (2020)
Music & Sound Resource Databases
Locating music or sound effects for your project requires attention to copyright and licensing. Check out this list of resources to locate audio files to support your podcast project.
Curated lists of music and sound recordings
- Creative Commons Music CommunitiesCreative Commons has compiled a list of music resources that utilize free licensing so you can use it in your work. See each resource for license details.
- Openverse (Search the Commons)"An extensive library of free stock photos, images, and audio, available for free use. All Openverse content is under a Creative Commons license or is in the public domain."
Individual music and sound platforms
- Free Music ArchiveIncludes different music genres with items holding different CC licensing.
- Free Sound"Freesound aims to create a huge collaborative database of audio snippets, samples, recordings, and all sorts of bleeps, ... released under Creative Commons licenses that allow their reuse."--from freesound
- MusOpen"We provide recordings, sheet music, and textbooks to the public for free, without copyright restrictions. Put simply, our mission is to set music free." --from musopen
- SoundBible"SoundBible.com offers free sound clips for download in either wav or mp3 format. We have free and royalty free sound effects and clips for video editors, movie scores, game designers, and more." -- from SoundBible
- World Hip Hop Beats"Download free hip hop beats. By downloading any of our beats you agree to abide by the license details." --from HipHopBeats There is an option to pay to support artists but is not required.
- YouTube Audio LibraryStart with this basic set of instructions to set up your YouTube audio library using a Google account. Then, search for royalty-free music and sound effects to use in your project.
Podcast Resources
- How To Add Structure To Your Podcast And Hook Your AudienceWatch the tutorial above for tips on how to organize your Podcast.
- Making a Podcast That Matters: A Guide With 21 Examples From Students by New York TimesThis article provides information on the process (researching, outlining, scripting, etc.) of creating a podcast. It has several examples of student podcasts as well.
- Starting Your Podcast: A Guide for Students by NPRThis guide provides examples of podcasts, planning strategies, and tips on producing podcasts.
Recording and Editing Podcasts in the Dart Lab
- Recording in the Podcasting StudioProvides instructions on how to record a podcast in the Dart Lab.
- Editing Podcast RecordingsProvides instructions on how to edit podcast recordings.