If you feel that you really don’t have the knowledge or skill to begin interviewing a family member about their life, don’t worry. You can find a number of web sites that will give you some useful resources. One of the best that I’ve found is Public Radio’s Transom website. They have great information and reviews of various voice recorders, editing and mixing software, and tips on conducting an interview.
Another site that you might find helpful is the Vermont Folklife Center Archive which has field research guides on such topics as recording equipment, digital editing and field recording.
So you may not be Oprah but you can still get a good interview with a little practice and the right resources.
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