The Art of the Interview with Tania Ketenjian

Tania Ketenjian

How to Prepare for, Conduct, and Edit a Captivating Interview

The Art of the Interview
  • 12 video lessons
  • 1 hour and 29 minutes of class content
  • Streaming access on desktop and mobile browsers
  • 100% satisfaction guarantee

Doing an interview is much more than just asking many questions and listening to the answers. A great interviewer puts in hours of preparation and research to learn as much as they can about the interviewee. They know how to ask the right follow-up questions to keep the conversation going, and they know when to dive deeper into the most promising aspects of a story.

Journalist, documentarian, and sound artist Tania Ketenjian will help you discover, analyze, and be deeply inspired by the art of the interview. She’ll go over each step of the process, from pre-interview prep to conducting the interview to editing the finished product. By the end, you’ll get over your fears and be able to walk into any interview with poise and confidence.

In this class, you’ll learn how to:

  • Choose the right interviewees and book them.
  • Conduct research and prepare a solid list of questions.
  • Structure your interview but be open to digressions.
  • Listen effectively and ask the right follow-up questions.
  • Be flexible enough to allow for serendipitous magic.
  • Get your interview back on track when it goes wrong.
  • Edit your interview so it’s coherent, engaging, and fluid.
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Course Instructor

Tania Ketenjian

Tania Ketenjian

Tania Ketenjian is the co-founder and editor in chief of SOUND MADE PUBLIC a creative agency based in San Francisco that believes what we hear changes the way we see the world. She has been an audio producer for nearly two decades, starting her career in New York and then producing nationally and internationally for NPR, the BBC, ABC in Australia and many others.

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The Art of the Interview with Tania Ketenjian is rated 4.6 stars by 12 students

  • Ashley P. Jul 5, 2021

    I've just started a podcast - Beyond the mountains podcast. I am really enjoying the process. This is a great class for anyone who wants to become a better interviewer. I am 6 episodes in and I am learning that the magic starts about 15mins into the interview. Now I am trying to be an active listener and just have the courage to go off script and see where the conversation goes. This is a good class for any podcasters and interviewers.

  • LInda M. Apr 27, 2020

    I really enjoyed this class. She was so honest and warm and shared a lot of useful content. Thank you so much Tania.

  • nassimah F. Apr 2, 2020

    Wonderful class and absolutely loved Tania and her passion for her craft.

  • nassimah F. Apr 2, 2020

    Wonderful class and absolutely loved Tania and her passion for her craft.

  • Eric P. Jul 26, 2019

    Thank you !

  • linda . Jun 24, 2019

    What a great class! The instructor is wonderful to listen to and her samples of interviews are excellent. Definitely recommended.

  • M. Mar 19, 2019

    This class is both inspiring AND full of practical tips for a beginner interviewer, I'm very glad it exists.

  • Margaret L. Dec 9, 2018

    I loved Tania's passion. I was curious to take a class about the Art of the Interview. I'm glad this class exists. This course is the perfect companion to my copy of Lawrence Grobel's The Art of the Interview.

  • Michelle M. Sep 14, 2018

    Tania's passion for pulling stories from people is palpable. She played snippets of audio stories, which she then used to point out what kinds of questions may have elicited such poignant moments. What a useful way to improve my own interview skills!

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