The Co-op Radio Community Recording Studio

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Join one of the best stations in Metro Vancouver that defines what diversity means.

Professional Sound

Work on a studio grade iMac running Pro Tools with a high quality MOTU interface and Rode Condenser microphone.

Support Local Artists

Create with your local community and support emerging artists!

Wide Range Exposure

Have your material spread through this website, Co-op Radio Social media, and the power of 100.5 FM on the broadcast dial!

How to Start

Step 1:

Listen

Go to Coopradio.org to listen to our programming , or scroll through our artist page to listen to the music we've already created!

Step 2:

Create

Make a demo of a song that you can send to us so we can see if you are a fit for our program.

Step 3:

Interview

We will get in contact via e-mail or phone to confirm the details of the recording process!

Requirements

What does it take yo join the Community Recording Studio project?

Age

We are looking for youth between the ages of 16 and 30 to help them record their ideas.

Residency

You must be physically visit the station and spend time recording or producing at our facilities.

Knowledge

We are looking for musicians with a basic understanding of how to write a song, and concepts they would like to record. There is no technical requirements, as we will help you with the entire recording process!

Program Timeline

What will your journey through the Co-op Radio Community Recording Studio look like?

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  • Phase 1

    Creative brainstorming / Songwriting

    Work together with community members at Co-op Radio to craft the concept and lyrics to your song. You are also welcome to bring an existing idea for a song you have already created!

  • Phase 2

    Arranging & Tracking

    Using Pro Tools or Ableton, record the different segments of your song, then arrange them into the perfect order.

  • Phase 3

    Editing & Mixing

    Tweak the fine details of your project and find an equal balance between the different audio pieces in your creation.

  • Phase 4

    Mastering

    Learn the basics of a simple mastering chain and add the extra punch to your mix so it can sit naturally in a mix next to your favourite songs on Spotify.

  • Phase 5

    On-air Radio

    Share your creation with the world through the opportunity to showcase your song on a Co-op radio program or podcast!

Training

Co-op Radio offers a variety of training opportunities to our programmers, and podcast training opportunities for the general public.

Compilance & Policy

Learn your responsibilities as a programmer. This online course covers Co-op Radio Policies as well as CRTC broadcasting regulations.
This training is for Co-op Radio Programmers ONLY. Sign up here https://forms.gle/QpALuiTcCMt8i8C48

Podcasting Skills

Join us for a Podcasting workshop that covers everything you need to know to go from idea to iTunes!
This course covers creating your concept, recording your audio, technical requirements and online distribution.
This training is open to the public, follow Co-op Radio on Instagram, Facebook for updates on the next session!

Production Training

Up your audio editing skills! This course will teach you the basics of recording devices and which one is right for your needs!
We will also dive into the free audio editing platform Audacity, and how you can use it for your podcasting and production needs.
This training is for Co-op Radio Programmers ONLY. Sign up here https://forms.gle/QpALuiTcCMt8i8C48

Control Room Operating Training

Master the operating board and broadcast like a champ! This course will teach programmers everything they need to know to utilize the equipment in the control rooms and studios.
This training is for Co-op Radio Programmers ONLY. Sign up here https://forms.gle/QpALuiTcCMt8i8C48

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