This summer, a new group of young men from Small Seeds Summer Camp visited the Youth Media Center. Over the course of a week, they shared personal goals, reflected on family, made music, and conducted interviews. They practiced crucial listening and public speaking skills while learning about recording fundamentals. These students also flexed their collaborative and creative muscles, participating in our first annual radio olympics at the end of the week.
We welcomed some students from Gwen’s Girls into the studio this summer to talk about their takes on self-care, favorite ways to relax, and how they like to “treat” themselves. They also share the values they’ve been learning during their …
This summer, members of SLB Radio’s Pittsburgh Youth Media Corps created audio commentaries on a variety of topics. These commentaries were aired on The Saturday Light Brigade radio show on 7/29 and 8/5. Listen to the commentaries below:
Summer BOOST 2023 is underway! 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students from across the district are joining SLB and Youth Express at Pittsburgh King for “Camp Hollywood” where campers will learn the basics of audio production! Join us this summer …
Teens from schools and neighborhoods around Pittsburgh joined together to create audio documentaries covering social justice topics of their choosing. Listen to their work below:
This project is made possible with generous …
Students in 4th and 5th grade at Propel Montour share their thoughts on the world as they develop their authentic voices. Throughout this program, students sharpen their writing and critical thinking skills as they gain hands-on experience with recording equipment …
Writing and Publishing majors from the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter school visited SLB Radio production’s studio to record their creative non-fiction essays in March of 2023.
Local high school students reflect on their experiences visiting this season’s run of shows at the New Hazlett Theater for their Community Supported Art Performance Series. These one-of-a-kind original performances were attended by student reporters from several neighborhoods across Pittsburgh. …