1. Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals Deborah Barber, ATU Holly Ruth Gale, ATU John Gale, UCA Tim Howe, ATU

2. Introduction What is a podcast? How do you access, store, & play? How do you make one of your own? Making the file Uploading Vocal Examples Instrumental examples Copyright Issues Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals

4. Podcast FAQ http://www.apple.com/itunes/store/podcastsfaq.html Podcasting combines the terms iPod and broadcasting to describe a new kind of access to files for your computer and MP3 player. Other terms = vcast, vodcast, vidcast You actually download the file and it resides on your computer. A blog is mostly text, but similar in rss. Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals

5. Advantages of podcasting: 1.Interested folks get automatic notification of new episodes. 2.Anytime access to audio or video files on the student’s computer or ipod 3.Does not clog the inbox 4.Motivating for students -LOOK AT ME! 5.Storage on another server h Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals

6. To access podcasts you need:  Computer  An internet connection  Browser (IE, Firefox, Safari)  Speakers or headphones  Optional: iPod or MP3 player  Optional: a podcatcher Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals

7. How can you keep current? 1.Subscribers get most recent files automatically (iTunes, etc.) 2.Sign up for E-mail notification 3.Bookmark bar (browser) 4.Newsreader of RSS feeds (GoogleReader) RSS = Rich Site Summary or Really Simple Syndication Quicker page load, text & links of podcast homepages. Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals

8. podcatcher = aggregator iTunes is not a podcast specific aggregator

10. You can bookmark the feed in your Bookmarks bar - see above BoingBoing(49) or subscribe to the rss feed in a newsreader like GoogleReader

11. NewsReaders gather new feeds in one window. Good for folks with multiple daily info needs.

12. http://jazzcast.podomatic.com/ Free podcast hosting sites abound. I choose podomatic.com  500 MB storage space  Easy  Usually dependable More on your handout. Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals

13. What Do You Need? What we use:  Computer (PC or Mac) & Internet  USB Microphone $40 http://www.macmice.com  PodOmatic website - free www.podomatic.com www.podomatic.comwww.podomatic.com OPTIONAL:  QuickTime Pro - $30 www.apple.com www.apple.comwww.apple.com  miniDV VideoCam Mine is a JVC cheapie  Audacity - free - crossplatform - sound recorder & editor  GarageBand - free - Apple only - good for voiceovers, Chapter markers, Syncing picture with music EXAMPLE Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals

14. I do not make my page public - just for students. This is done by blocking from iTunes. Preferences... Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals Vocal

15. Ways to use Podcasting in a Teaching or Rehearsal Environment Improvisation: Record a piece (audio or video) without the improvisations (rhythm and backgrounds only). Students can download and practice playing their solos with the sound of the band behind them. This is especially useful for young soloists so they can get a comfort zone while playing a solo. Allows you to rehearse the ensemble sections more without sacrificing the comfort and quality of the solos. Example: Intermission Riff EpisodeIntermission Riff Episode

17. Tracking Personal and Ensemble Progress Podcast a rehearsal performance in the early, middle, and late portion of the semester. Require members of the ensemble to listen to the podcast, note what can be improved on a personal, section, and full ensemble level. Listening to themselves in playback is always an eye-opener for students. They hear articulation, pitch, and ensemble with new ears.

18. Applied instructors have been using playback for years. Podcasting makes posting and access easy for the instructor. Last podcast could be the concert & could be used for recruiting by posting on a separate linked webpage.

19. Additional Refinements: Free software download Audacity allows you to remix your MP3 audio. Website: audacity.soundforge.net Audacity allows you to take your MP3 podcast audio and add any number of improvements. Add a voiceover track with instructions or cues for improvisation or feedback. “Ticker” by Bill Holman

20. Change the tempo of your performance. This is very useful for charts you don ’ t have up to speed in the early stages of the rehearsal process. You can still change the tempo and use them for improvisation practice. Use best podcasts and add voiceover and create a montage for a recruiting podcast.

21. Now, let’s PodCast! 1.Open QuickTime-New audio-Record-Save As.. (rename) 2.Log-in to PodOMatic.com 3.Post an episode 4.Upload (import) sound file 5.Type description or instructions 6.Publish Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals OPTION: PodOmatic has an online recorder. Cool.

23. Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals ScreenCast of recording online

24. More examples: http://jazz.thepodcastnetwork.com/ http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/jazzpodcasts.php http://www.patmethenygroup.com/podcasts/ http://www.ddjackson.com/ http://blog.pandora.com/podcast/ http://vicfirth.com/ Not all Podcasts are published to iTunes. I do not share mine with the world. No time for fame. Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals

25. Be sure to have permission of students and parents (school’s AUP form) From Ohio University- Ask the Techies http://cscwww.cats.ohiou.edu/aac/lab/techies/index.html Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals Copyright

26. On your iPod you can choose to sync every time you attach to your computer. Good for low memory models. Erases old files from player. OR You can manually choose the podcasts you want to load to your iPod. Does not erase previous files. I like to listen to music and podcasts more than once and my iPod has plenty of memory, so this is the option I choose. I use my iPod as an external hard drive to transport large files. Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals

27. Help Sites: Step-by-step using GarageBand http://pirateradiostation.weblogger.com/stories/storyReader$210 From Wikipedia - history of and where it is going http://www.worldies.com/whatisapodcast.php List of available podcasts http://www.podcast.net/ Handout for this session or a copy of this PowerPoint… E-mail barber@music.orgbarber@music.org Jazz on the Run: Podcast Your Rehearsals

28. Text Gifs are screenshots of PPT slides This was my first attempt and you see the Image must be square to fit in the ipod Window. It has been suggested that the next chord Could be placed in the lower r.h. corner For mental preparation for the change. Discover the wonderful music of Darrel Scott This Beggar’s Heart

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30. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Podcasting Page turn Change playback device Playback controls Tempo slider Transpose Save Page Setup Print Scorch Info