Built for the people behind the sound.

SoundPath is brought to you by the Association of Independents in Radio (AIR)

Who We Are

SoundPath is AIR Media's training and learning platform where you can learn from the best and brightest in media to enhance your skills as an audio producer and beyond. SoundPath connects creators with working industry professionals to build practical skills, expand networks, and advance their careers. Through SoundPath, AIR members get automatic access to coaching, free webinars, panels as well as discounted classes ranging from budgeting to professional production and post production, to craft and editorial. About AIR AIR is a professional membership organization that trains, mentors, and advocates for audio creators to help them build long, sustainable careers in the industry. AIR supports independent audio creators, journalists, podcasters, editors, engineers, sound designers, and media entrepreneurs.

The SoundPath Mission

The journalists, podcasters, editors, documentarians, engineers and sound designers who form AIR’s vibrant network of audio makers span the United States and work in dozens of countries. We continually work to meet each of our members wherever you are in your careers, whether you are newly breaking into the industry, on the cusp of launching an independent series, or navigating the institutional complexities of a modern public media workplace. 

1,500+

Audio professionals in AIR’s network

30+ year

Of AIR training, fellowship, and peer-learning experience

30 countries

Represented across the AIR community
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We fuel your personal development by offering a range of dynamic trainings

Live Classes

We offer 12+ classes annually, taught by industry professionals and leaders. AIR members receive a 25% discount on classes. 

Webinars

We bring you 15+ webinars annually, with instructors 

Mentorship

Book a session with one of 30+ mentors who can help with pitching, breaking into the industry, story editing, offer career advice and more. 

Video Library

SoundPath launched in 2021 and since them we have amassed more than 50 videos and nearly 100 hours of training, right at your fingertips. 

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Our Partners

We work with professional organizations, production companies, conferences, and institutions to bring you state of the art training and conversations about the audio industry.