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Freethinkers Radio Academy

Learn the craft.
Be ready for
the production.

Practical audio training shaped by the work behind concerts, conferences, festivals, corporate events, houses of worship and live broadcasts.

A clear training path

Start here. Build from there.

01 · Get oriented

Introduction to Live Audio

A planned free introduction to microphones, signal flow, consoles, speakers, troubleshooting and professional working habits. No previous audio experience required.

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02 · Build the foundation

Live Audio Foundations

Ten modules connecting listening, gain structure, routing and mixing to dependable production practice. Planned paid course; pricing to be announced.

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03 · Develop your role

Choose your specialty

Twenty-module paths in front of house, monitor engineering, and recording/livestream audio. Develop the decisions and communication behind each position.

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Built around the job

Understand why.
Then learn how.

Good audio takes more than knowing where the controls are. It takes listening, tracing the signal, communicating with the crew and making clear decisions when the plan changes.

Our curriculum connects technical explanations with equipment demonstrations, practical exercises and troubleshooting. Lessons are being adapted from our existing training for houses of worship to support learners across venues and production teams.

Meet the Training Team

Production · Training · Opportunity

Skills that can open a door.

For individuals

Build confidence and a technical foundation, then focus on the production role you want to develop.

For teams & organizations

For houses of worship, educational institutions, corporate teams and community organizations: discuss training around your team, equipment, event schedule and operating needs.

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For developing technicians

Build on the fundamentals with focused learning in front of house, monitor engineering, recording and livestream audio.

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Enrollment update

We’re preparing the first courses.

Course videos, learning resources and assessments are in development. Registration dates, final prerequisites and paid-course pricing will be announced when enrollment opens.

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Production · Training · Opportunity