On November 21st, the Fast Forward beginner film-making class traveled to East Boston to present their audio projects, Sounds of Home, to play on Zumix Radio 94.9 FM!

Silhouettes of people walking along a dimly lit urban pathway at night. Construction materials and fences are visible, with a sign reading Live Mutual.

To get to Zumix, we left our home in the Boston Seaport, traveled by boat, and arrived on the shores of East Boston.

A water taxi with a yellow checkered design is docked at night, illuminated by a red light. Passengers are visible inside, and city lights twinkle in the distance across the water.

Although it was a long and arduous journey, the students of Fast Forward were able to manage themselves, and we all made it to Zumix.

A group of people walk down a sidewalk at night. One person carries a guitar case, and others have backpacks. They are dressed in casual attire, and the scene is lit by streetlights casting shadows on the ground. The background features a brick building.

    When we arrived, we were greeted by our friends who showed us around the studio, and introduced us to Ike. He’s a dog. 

A Corgi dog is being petted by a person wearing a white coat with a fur-lined hood. Other people are seated nearby, one with a striped bag and pink sneakers. The scene takes place indoors on a carpeted floor.

 Ike is even instagram famous!

A person with brown hair is sitting on a couch, petting a small brown dog on their lap. A blue sweatshirt is draped over the couch, and other people are sitting in the background. Bags and backpacks are on the floor nearby.
A group of young people gather in a hallway. Some are standing and talking, while others are leaning over a table, focused on a task. The atmosphere appears casual and collaborative. Wall art and a door are visible in the background.

    The Fast Forward students entered the on air radio booth, confident and prepared to discuss their projects. We were hosted by Gabi and Davien, who are members of the Firehouse radio program at Zumix. 

A young boy sits in a radio studio, wearing a hoodie and headphones. He is looking to the side while seated at a mixing console, with a monitor and various audio equipment in the background.
A group of people are standing in a hallway near a door labeled On Air. One person is holding a collapsible chair, and there are posters on the wall. The floor is speckled, and light is coming from the room beyond the door.
A group of young people in a radio studio, wearing headphones and speaking into microphones. One person is in focus, gesturing while talking. Audio equipment and colorful posters are visible in the background.
A group of people sit around a table in a radio studio. Microphones and headphones are on the table. The walls are decorated with posters and notes. One person stands behind, near the door. Everyone appears focused on a discussion.

The projects presented by Fast Forward ranged from interviews about movies to siblings screaming about video games, and even to parents asking why they were being recorded! The students were all quite proud of their work, and they answered many probing questions from our gracious hosts, and helped to make it a lively environment.

    Thank you Fast Forward and Zumix for coming together, and making this such a wonderful experience!

Also, follow Ike and Zumix on instagram @thoughtsofike and @zumixinc respectively.