The Peoria Public Library, in partnership with Peoria Forward and ASU’s J. Orin Edson Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute, proudly present the Amplify Studio! The studio, located on the 2nd floor for the Peoria Main Library, offers a sound-proofed environment with a suite of technology for creating podcasts. Local entrepreneurs, educators and entertainers alike can freely use the space to create their own podcasts.

The "What's Up Peoria" podcast is recorded bi-weekly week in the Amplify Studio by the new What's Up Peoria hosts Cameron Beck, Gabe Bennett, Jenni Gordon and Patrick Kennedy.
Click here to listen to the episodes.

Who Can Use the Studio?

Anyone can freely use the Studio. The guidelines are as follows:

• Patrons must be 18 years or older.
  * Minors (17 yrs. and younger) must be accompanied by a parent and/or guardian.
• Patrons are encouraged to have a Peoria Public Library card in good standing.
  * Alternative access to the podcast computer is available for non-card holers.
• Patrons must complete a free online training course on the use of the equipment.
  * The Library is sent notification once a patron completes the training.
  * The training course can be accessed here: Podcast Studio Training Center
  * Note: It may take up to 24 hours after the training is completed to add patrons to the studio permissions.

Visit Melissa Del Toro's site, our training video's star and podcast guru, at: https://www.melissadeltoro.com/voiceover

How To Use The Studio:

Once completing the certification, patrons can:

• Call (623) 773-7556 to check studio availability and schedule a session time.
• Timeslots are 3 hours long with 2 hours of available computer time. Timeslots are as follows:
  * Monday - Thursday: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. & 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
  * Friday - Saturday: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• Patrons will need to sign an Amplify Studio User Liability Statement form before using the studio.
• Patrons must comply with the Peoria Public Library's Behavior Policy, Computer Lab Policy, and Internet Acceptable Use Policy.
• Patrons are encouraged to bring their own removable media device to download and back up their recording files.

Training Resources

Peoria Forward "Starting a Successful Podcast" series:

• Starting a Successful Podcast Series, Part 1.
• Starting a Successful Podcast Series, Part 2.
• Starting a Successful Podcast Series, Part 3.
• Starting a Successful Podcast Series, Part 4.
• Starting a Successful Podcast Series, Part 5.

Help Resources

Additional Resources:

• Audacity Manual.
• Rodecaster Pro User Guide.
• Rodecaster Pro Tutorial by KULT Media.
• Shannon Hernandez's Podcast Training and Development.
• Podcast Marketing Insider.
• Podfest - Facebook Group.