Testimonials

It was really great to meet everyone and try out some new things. I spoke about it at length in an interview with a perspective university that loved what I did with the Gaydio Academy and wanted to know more. Aced the interview, and they then gave me an unconditional offer on the spot! So I’ll be on the broadcast journalism master's at City Uni from September! Thanks again!

Participant from course

London

The atmosphere at the Gaydio Academy is absolutely positive and vibrant compared to anywhere I have been. It helps when everyone at Gaydio is friendly and evoking positive vibes, including the employees working at Gaydio. The course tutor, Lee, is friendly, patient and helpful. I learned more about creating C.V.s, which the job centre failed and didn't bother to teach me about over the years. Lee is gracious enough to give me feedback and tips on how to improve my C.V.

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mManchester

Never felt more supported doing a course on a topic that I had absolutely zero experience in. Lee was beyond supportive! I genuinely feel like I can start a career in radio and/or podcasting now and I know Lee will be there to support me even after the course!

Participant from course

London

I can’t describe how much I appreciate Lee’s kindness, patience and expertise while on this course. I’ve had a difficult start to the year, and this course has given me structure and reconnected me with some of my interests. I feel happier and way more confident to take the next steps into working in radio because of Lee, I couldn’t have asked for a better tutor. The fact that the course is FREE is mind-blowing. I feel very grateful to have been chosen. Thank you so much for having me.

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Manchester

I have a whole degree in journalism and learned more in 7 days than I did in 3 years! So worth it!! I wish I could do more days!

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Manchester

This week has been amazing, I wasn’t sure how the course would be but it has been the best week I’ve had for a long time. Learning different things, meeting new people and more importantly being seen and heard and made to feel welcome not only by staff but also by other members of the group. The content of the course was interesting and really engaging.

Participant from course

London

I did one of the Academy courses at the start of this year, I wasn't new to presenting, but certainly needed a boost - Im SOO thankful and grateful that you took me on the course, and it's now developed to a drive time show, I really want to extend how much that course helped me out 🙏🙏🙏

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Manchester

You will learn more in those few days than you did in a whole year of uni, and you will actually DO IT and not just write about it! Fantastic opportunity!

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Liverpool

Don't wait. Whether you consider yourself too late in your career to start something new. Whether you fear you have not got the right skills to embark on a course such as this, you're likely incorrect. The Gaydio Academy has restored my faith in following my dreams and renewed my ambition for working in broadcasting. I hope this is the start of a new chapter in my career, and I can assure you that what is delivered by Lee and the team in the Academy is a sure footing to get you going

Participant from course

Manchester

I've landed a radio position at SAM Radio, a non-profit community radio station run by autistic people, for autistic people. I do a weekly show on Friday at 1pm talking about mental health and playing corresponding tracks from different genres. I wanted to share this with you because Gaydio's guidance and enthusiasm has played a big role in my journey so far. Thanks for helping me on the Gaydio Course.

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Fife

What can I say? You brought out the best in me! This was arguably my most enjoyable classroom experience to date

Participant from course

Manchester

Lee’s the best teacher you can have to start out. His energy is just mindblowing. The whole vibe of the course was just at the peak of creativity. Thank you for making me a part of it.

Participant from course

London

I had no idea what to expect, which can be quite nerve-wracking, but was put at ease from the moment I arrived. Lee could not be more welcoming and supportive; a brilliant facilitator! He made everything we covered, (and we covered a lot!) accessible; happy to field questions and give further examples when needed. He opened up the World of Radio: things we'd never previously considered, giving a much greater appreciation for all that goes into making a station run smoothly and produce good content. Each session was interesting and engaging. I loved every second!

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Brighton

This course has inspired a feeling of confidence and motivation that I have not felt for a long time. The Gaydio Academy differs from other skills courses as it’s also delivered by someone who actively works in Radio and not just the classroom. During the week we got to practice recording which is empowering to see the possibility of a future me on the radio.

Participant from course

London

Lee was a very engaging leader who helped me walk away with a good understanding of every unit in this course. I feel very galvanised and ready to break into the industry!

Participant from course

London

Lee was a fountain of knowledge! So much incredible content and really useful tips provided throughout. I felt so lucky to have someone with so much experience train and support me on my journey. Even though it was called ‘intro’ it was very advanced in how quickly they equipped and developed our skill set.

Participant from course

London

Mega THANK YOU to Lee & the Academy team, I Loved it! It didn't feel like a course at all. Considering some of the courses I have been on working for the Police before I retired. Some of them can bore you to sleep, but seriously thank you. After I did the recording, I felt a sense of ‘hell yeah I can do this if I work on 'X', 'Y' and 'Z’. So thank you!

Participant from course

Manchester

The course Lee delivered was an amazing confidence boost for me, I spent much of this year applying for anything and everything that paid enough for me to live on and felt blocked at every turn. However, I finally got lucky and saw a vacancy, got an interview and secured the job in the last 3 days. It works out perfectly for me to have actual time to volunteer at Gaydio in the future. I can't thank Gaydio enough for the enormous boost to my self-esteem.

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Brighton

I took part in a free 5-day course led by Lee, who was very enthusiastic, supportive and uplifting. From day one, we got hands-on experience recording in a studio. You feel nervous at first, but the feeling straight afterwards is so worth it! We have recorded different style demos - from fun and charismatic to factual and serious. Each day is full of interesting content - make sure you don't miss out on any of it! It is a very well-rounded course covering all the jobs/steps/crafts involved in radio and podcasting.

Participant from course

London

Joining the Gaydio Academy was a transformative experience. From the moment I stepped into the studio, I felt welcomed and inspired. The course content was comprehensive, covering everything from the fundamentals of radio broadcasting to techniques in digital audio production. The courses were incredibly well-structured, and the resources provided were invaluable.

Participant from course

London

For the one-week course, I learned a lot in a short space of time, more than I did at university and this will help me if looking for opportunities moving forward.

Participant from course

London