Music Programming for Radio Course
Master music programming for radio targeting 25-44 year olds. Learn to create smooth playlist flows, accurate clocks, proper artist rotation, metadata handling, and research techniques. These skills enhance listener retention, strengthen station branding, and drive commercial success in professional radio stations across various markets.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course teaches designing engaging playlists for 25-44 Pop/Hot AC listeners. You will learn FM radio basics, clock building, song picking, metadata analysis, and playlist sequencing. Gain hands-on skills in creating timed music schedules, handling artist spacing, scheduling breaks, and providing strong programming reasons to improve ratings, keep listeners hooked, and meet advertiser needs in actual radio setups.
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Develop skills
- Design commercial radio formats: create focused 25-44 Hot AC music plans.
- Master playlist sequencing: build 2-hour segments with expert rhythm, energy, and variety.
- Build clocks and logs: develop precise music clocks, breaks, and schedules.
- Research songs and metadata: label, evaluate, and cycle tracks for best results.
- Justify programming: provide data-supported explanations for each song selection.
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