Author: First Voice Apprenticeship

First Voice Apprenticeship is an apprenticeship program at KPFA 94.1 FM in Berkeley and is designed to provide comprehensive broadcast, technical, and administrative skills training in radio. First Voice also aims to build and strengthen community and empower our participants to find their voice and tell their stories. The First Voice program is based on community building, a collaborative work environment and passing on our skills and stories. We focus on bringing women and people of color into media and work in partnership with Pacifica community radio station KPFA and other community media outlets, both locally and nationally. First Voice Apprenticeship Mission To fulfill the missions established by the Pacifica Foundation in 1949 by fostering & promoting media access, opportunity and equity to women, people of color and underserved communities. These can be summarized as community building and working to build peace. First Voice has 2 options for Group 45 participants, a 12 month basic curriculum and an advanced curriculum of 18 months [which incorporates full participation in Full Circle, the apprenticeship's weekly broadcast program.] Basic Curriculum: GROUP AGREEMENTS/GROUP DYNAMICS - 6-8 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS: - TO BUILD INTER GROUP BONDS AND COHESIVENESS SOUND FORGE BASICS – 8-10 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS: - TO LEARN HOW TO USE THE SOUND FORGE APPLICATION TO PROPERLY RECORD, SAVE, EDIT AND PLAYBACK SOUND FILES. PRODUCTION CONSOLE BASICS – 2 SESSIONS OBJECTIVE/GOALS - TO LEARN THE BASIC OPERATION & USE OF THE AUDIOTRONICS 210 PRODUCTION CONSOLE TO PLAYBACK, RECORD & SAVE STANDARD AUDIO SIGNALS COMMENTARIES - 4 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS - TO UNDERSTAND THE NATURE & OBJECTIVE OF COMMENTARIES - TO WRITE & RECORD A PERSONAL COMMENTARY ADOBE AUDITION BASICS – 8 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS - TO LEARN HOW TO USE ADOBE AUDITION FOR MULTI TRACK SOUND MIXING - TO CREATE AN ADOBE AUDITION PROJECT USING NARRATION, SOUND EFFECTS AND MUSIC PSA PRODUCTION - 4 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS - UNDERSTAND THE CONCEPT & SIGNIFICANCE OF A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - LEARN THE KPFA PSA GUIDELINES - WRITE AND PRODUCE A PSA WITH A MUSIC BED WRITING BASICS - 4 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS: - TO LEARN THE BASICS OF RADIO WRITING, INCLUDING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES [SCRIPT, COMMENTARY, FEATURES, NEWS] - TO UNDERSTAND AND STRENGTHEN YOUR PERSONAL VOICE -TO COMPLETE A SCRIPTING ASSIGNMENT VOX POP PRODUCTION – 4 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS - TO LEARN THE NATURE OF A VOX POP - TO PRODUCE AN AIRABLE VOX POP, INCLUDING GATHERING & ASSEMBLING AUDIO FILES FULL CIRCLE TECH ASSISTANCE – 24-26 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS - TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR THE FULL CIRCLE SHOW BY HELPING TO BURN CD'S FOR ON AIR PLAYBACK, CUEING CD'S AS NEEDED DURING THE SHOW, ENTERING INFORMATION IN THE CONFESSOR REPORTING SYSTEM, POSTING DATA TO KPFAAPPRENTICE.ORG WEBSITE INTERVIEWS – BASIC – 4-6 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS - TO LEARN THE COMPONENTS TO PRODUCE AN INTERESTING INTERVIEW, INCLUDING INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES, AUDIO QUALITY, AND EDITING. - TO PRODUCE AN INTERVIEW [15-20 MINUTES] THAT IS SUITABLE FOR BROADCAST AND PLAYBACK ON FULL CIRCLE. NEWS PRODUCTION BASICS OBJECTIVES/GOALS - TO LEARN THE COMPONENTS NEEDED FOR COMPREHENSIVE BROADCAST NEWS STORIES. - TO LEARN THE TECHNIQUES FOR RECORDING NEWS STORY COMPONENTS OUTSIDE OF A STUDIO SETTING - TO PRODUCE AN AIRABLE NEWS STORY. FIELD/REMOTE PRODUCTION – 2 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS – TO PARTICIPANT IN & LEARN THE BASICS OF A FIELD/REMOTE LOCATION PRODUCTION FULL CIRCLE SHADOWING – 14 SESSIONS OBJECTIVE/GOALS - TO GAIN A BASIC UNDERSTANDING OF HOW A WEEKLY BROADCAST PROGRAM IS PRODUCED BY ATTENDING & OBSERVING EDITORIAL MEETINGS. USING SOCIAL MEDIA - 2 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS: - TO GAIN FAMILIARITY WITH THE CURRENT POPULAR SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS, HOW TO ACCESS THEM AND HOW TO POST TO THOSE SITES. - FORMULATE A GROUP PLAN FOR ONGOING POSTING DURING THE GROUP'S FIRST VOICE PARTICIPATION. Advanced Curriculum: FULL CIRCLE PRODUCTION - 24-26 SESSIONS OBJECTIVES/GOALS -TO PRODUCE, HOST, AND ENGINEER A WEEKLY LIVE RADIO BROADCAST FIELD/REMOTE PRODUCTION – Additional Opportunities as they occur The First Voice Apprenticeship Program has a 12 months basic skills option and an 18 month graduate level option during which participants produce, engineer & host Full Circle. Everyone is required to spend one business day each week working at KPFA, as well as two class nights. The dayshift is a three hour shift and apprentices do administrative and production tasks. The dayshift runs on an intergenerational group learning model, with each phase teaching the next, and integrates service to the station, skills acquired in classes, motivation and leadership.

Full Circle The Music of Kay 1-24-20

Posted on January 24, 2020 by First Voice Apprenticeship

Good evening and welcome to Full Circle your cultural affairs radio magazine produced by members of the First Voice apprenticeship program. This show is written, produced and broadcasting live from Huchin – occupied Ohlone territory- that was colonized and known today as the Bay Area….

Tonight is a music show! A soundtrack of my life – if you will. I put together a collage of music from a variety of talented artists like Jill Scott and Lauryn Hill to Blue October, Deana Carter and Bobby Darin. My music catalog is a little eclectic and initially it was difficult narrowing down selections for tonight’s show – because I wanted to include every song that I ever connected with. But last night I finally brought out the chopping block and was wielding the axe with precision – because time was not on my side. Hopefully some of your favs made the cut or maybe you’ll hear a song that you haven’t heard in a while, or perhaps you’ll be introduced to something new…either way – hope you enjoy! stay tuned……

FULL CIRCLE – 1-17-20 IN THE NAME OF LOVE (REPLAY SHOW)

Posted on January 17, 2020January 21, 2020 by First Voice Apprenticeship

“In the name of love”, the 16^th Annual Musical Tribute Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr will be held Sunday, January 14^th, 7pm at the wheel chair accessible Oakland Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive.

Entitled “Songs of change” this year’s tribute will feature: Nicolas Bearde, Kim Nalley, Tiffany Austin, Amikaeyla Gason and Jessica La Rel along with the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and the 300-voice Living Jazz Children’s Project with Dana King, mistress of ceremonies.

For tickets visit: livingjazz.org/mlktribute or call: 510-858-5313

This event is a benefit for living jazz.

“In the name of love” is a profound celebration of music and civil rights! Don’t miss it!

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For tickets to the Wyclef Jean Concert, visit the links below:

Wyclef Concert Link

Living Jazz MLK Tribute

Full Circle Presents…Du Rags & Conversations: #ProtectYoHealth 1-10-20

Posted on January 11, 2020January 21, 2020 by First Voice Apprenticeship

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Stop eating those Hot Cheetos!

WADDUP YAY AREA! HAPPY NEW YEAR! AND WELCOME TO FULL CIRCLE PRESENTS DU RAGS & CONVERSATIONS: THE SERIES WITH DATBOYMEDIA. THIS WEEK FOR YOUR CULTURAL AFFAIRS RADIO MAGAZINE PRODUCED BY MEMBERS OF THE FIRST VOICE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. THIS SHOW IS WRITTEN, PRODUCED AND BROADCASTING LIVE FROM RIGHT HERE IN HUCHIN OCCUPIED OHLONE TERRITORY KNOWN TO SETTLERS
AS THE BAY ARE AND TONIGHTS SEGMENT IS PRODUCED BY THE ONE AND ONLY “DATBOYMEDIA! TONIGHT WE’RE FINNA GET EDUCATED & LIT ASF !! I GOT TWO BEAUTIFUL LADIES FROM #SECONDMONDAYS TALKING ABOUT PLASTIC SURGERY, HOW TO LOVE YOURSELF AND PROMOTING BLACK EXCELLENCE!
I GOT TWO MEN OF COLOR (ONE WHO IS A FITNESS TRAINOR LIFE
COACH) CHOPPING IT UP ABOUT THEIR BUSINESS VENTURES, FITNESS; & MENTAL HEALTH IN THE URBAN COMMUNITY) AND I GOT CO HOST (JASON COLEMAN FROM YARDEN MY GARDEN)SO BLAST YO RADIO UP AS WE PLAY SOME OF THE HOTTEST/EXCLUSIVE REMIXES TO YOUR FAVORITE SLAPS WHILE LEARNING ABOUT BLACK & BROWN CREATIVES IN THE BAY AREA! THIS IS YA BOY DATBOYMEDIA! LET GO!

F.C Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits 1-03-20 Replay Show

Posted on January 3, 2020December 26, 2019 by First Voice Apprenticeship

Good Evening and Happy New Year!!!

Tonight’s show: focuses on the Native American Two-Spirit community. The show will feature a variety of Two-Spirit voices, poetry, drumming and song drawn from a performance by the Bay Area American Indian Two Spirits, known as BAAITS, that was part of the Oakland museum of California’s Queer California: Untold Stories Exhibit.

The Bay Area American Indian Two-Spirits define Two-Spirit as “the commonly shared notion among many Native American tribes that some individuals naturally possessed and manifested both masculine and feminine spiritual qualities. American society commonly refers to Two-Spirit People as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender.”

BAAITS will be having their 8th Annual Two-Spirit Powwow on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Fort Mason in San Francisco. For information: https://www.baaits.org/

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F.C THE TUPAC TRIBUTE SHOW 12-27-19 REPLAY SHOW

Posted on December 27, 2019December 26, 2019 by First Voice Apprenticeship

Good Evening and Happy Holidays!!!

This is the “All Eyes On Him: The Tupac Tribute Show,” on Full Circle and tonight, we celebrate the legendary, the iconic, Grammy nominated rapper, actor, fashionista, and freedom fighter……..Tupac Shakur.

On tonight’s show, we’ll honor and celebrate the legend along with his music. We’ll hear some of the poetry he wrote and we’ll talk with Gregg Bridges, of Transitions on Traditions, and Ricky Vincent, of The History of Funk about the legacy of Tupac.

Greg Bridges, Shaquill Stewart, Eric DATBOYMEDIA, Ricky Vincent

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Tupac and Janet Jackson Poetic Justice

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Full Circle 12-20-19 The Real View

Posted on December 20, 2019 by First Voice Apprenticeship

Welcome to Full Circle, your cultural affairs radio magazine. On tonight’s show, hosts KC and Shanice will let us eavesdrop on some of their most recent conversations. This particular episode was inspired by the popular daytime TV shows “the View and the “The Real” so this their version of the “The Real View”. You will hear their perspectives on multiple hot topics tonight including, a review of the new film- Queen & Slim, The Rapper T.I. and his daughter’s annual virginity checks, microaggressions in the workplace, the N-word and their thoughts on life after death.

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To view the video of T.I. talking about his daughter’s annual virginity check, click on this link.

To hear Trina on TMZ talking about her encounter with the racist White woman, click on this link.

To view the trailer for the film, Queen & Slim, click on this link.

F.C 12 – 13 – 19 BARBARA E. FUND DRIVE

Posted on December 13, 2019 by First Voice Apprenticeship

Welcome to Full Circle, your cultural affairs radio magazine. This show is written and produced by apprentices of the First Voice Apprenticeship Program and is broadcasting from right here in Huichin occupied Ohlone territory also known to settler as the Bay Area.

Tonight we will discuss living and dying. It’s The two things that we have Guaranteed while and until they happen. But how are we doing it? And how could we be doing it ?

Radio Shaq on the controls and Chana Wilson Tech assistant

To learn more about Barbara Ehrenreich’s current work, checkout the, Economic Hardship Reporting Project at econominhardship.org

Full Circle Show 12-06-19 Gina’s Journey: The Search for William Grimes

Posted on December 6, 2019 by First Voice Apprenticeship

Tonight’s show is all about Gina’s Journey: The Search for William Grimes! We will have a conversation with the film’s Creator and Executive Producer, Regina Mason and the film’s Director, Sean Durant. The film provides an account of Ms. Regina Mason’s travails in finding one of her direct ancestors, Mr. William Grimes, her great-great-great grandfather – whose writing was the first published escaped “slave” narrative in U.S. history. Stay tuned!