Audio, Design

Bootcamp

Mixtape: A Side

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Duration:

7 weeks

When:

January 26 - March 11, 2026

Schedule:

Monday/Wednesday | 4 – 6pm

Difficulty:

Bootcamp

Ages:

15 - 19

Cost:

FREE

Where:

About this class

Every artist craves learning a new medium. In this program, you’ll explore digital and physical art: telling stories through creative tools like playlists, podcasts, and zines. You’ll design music zines, op-eds, and audio pieces—and some might even air on KRCL’s RadioACTive. From audio storytelling to design, this class gives you the skills to amplify what matters to you.

Gear + Software:

  • Podcasting gear
  • Microphones
  • Adobe Audition
  • Adobe Premiere
  • Procreate
  • Photoshop

This class is great for students who are passionate about music, media, design, or advocacy—and want to explore creative ways to talk about the world around them. No experience needed; just a point of view and a voice ready to be heard.

Lou Ruegner (they/them)

Radio Production Mentor

Lou Ruegner is the Radio Production Mentor for Loud and Clear. Before working with Spy Hop, they were the technical manager of K-Ute Radio, where they oversaw the station’s operation and trained student hosts to facilitate radio programming. In addition, they’ve operated live sound and recording systems and run stages at many venues around the valley, including Kilby Court, The Beehive, Abravanel Hall, and Rose Wagner.

Lou holds a bachelor’s degree in Gender Studies and Music Technology from the University of Utah. In their spare time, they enjoy walking their dog and writing music with their partner.

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