How to Launch Your Very Own Podcast: Tips and Tricks Part 2
In this part, I discuss how to create theme music for your podcast cast.
You can go about this a couple of ways. You can either use royalty-free music, where I discuss in more detail in a previous article MY TOP 4 FREE RESOURCES FOR CREATING CONTENT.
You can hire someone to create your theme song for you, through companies like Fiverr and UpWork.
If you have even a little musical talent, you can also create the theme song yourself.
This option was my method of choice.
To do this all you need is a MIDI Chord ($10 on Amazon), a keyboard and music software.
MIDI Chord:
AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to B-Male - 16 Feet (4.8 Meters)-https://amzn.to/2Yqyhuq
US link:
AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to B-Male - 16 Feet (4.8 Meters)-https://amzn.to/2MjqGeP
I used Garage Band, but if you use a PC, you can use other programs such as Audacity.
So how do I find guests?
I didn't have to look very far. My favourite places to get guests for my shows are LinkedIn and Instagram.
Why?
I love to use those platforms because it is super easy to find talented business owners, entrepreneurs, artists etc.
Since LinkedIn is a business platform, people are very upfront on there about their business endeavours, projects and they usually give you links to their page so you can see what they are up to as individuals. From there, I connect with them and send them a message about my show, and we set a time for an interview.
Similarly, on Instagram, you can visually see images and videos that show the passionate endeavours of individuals. If you find someone who inspires you all you have to do is follow up and send them an Instagram message.
Equipment I use and recommended equipment:
Camera:
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7- https://amzn.to/2JYc
Zoom H1n Handy Recorder:
Zoom H1n Handy Recorder (2018 Model), Black-https://amzn.to/2SvWSwI
Zoom APH-1n Accessory Pack for H1n Handy Recorder- https://amzn.to/32OIog0
MIDI Chord:
AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to B-Male - 16 Feet (4.8 Meters)- https://amzn.to/2Yqyhuq
US link:
AmazonBasics USB 2.0 Cable - A-Male to B-Male - 16 Feet (4.8 Meters)-https://amzn.to/2MjqGeP
US links:
Zoom H1n w/ Accessory Pack with microSDHC Card and Cables-
Zoom H5 Digital Multitrack Recorder-https://amzn.to/2JWC2UL
Zoom APH-5 Accessory Pack for Zoom H5-https://amzn.to/2YsuXzi
Dual Lavalier Microphones-MAONO AU200 Lapel Shirt Handsfree Clip-on Battery Powered Mics for DSLR Camera, iPhone, Android, Smartphone, PC, Computer, Laptop, Recorder (236in/20ft)- https://amzn.to/2LIHcpn
US links:
Zoom H5 Four-Track Portable Recorder (Renewed)-https://amzn.to/2LITWfx
Zoom APH-5 Accessory Pack for H5- https://amzn.to/2YnWhyg
Dual Lavalier Microphones, MAONO AU200 Hands-Free Clip-on Lapel Mic with Omnidirectional Condenser for Camera, DSLR, Android, Smartphone, Tablet, Pad, PC, Laptop, Computer (236in/20ft)- https://amzn.to/2YnWDoA
My Top 14 Resources for Entrepreneurs and Solopreneurs PDF contains:
My Top 4 Free Resources for Creating Content
My Top 4 Phone Apps for Creating Video Content
My Top 3 Desktop Apps for Creating Video Content
My Top 4 Recommended tools for Solopreneurs
For more about my upcoming podcast follow me on LinkedIn:
Fiyin Obayan
(306)716-0324