Sound Engineering - School Workshop

Sound engineer – record & edit sound like the pros

Facts
Duration: 3 hours (extendable to up to 2x6 hours on request)
Target group: Students aged 12 to 14 years
Maximum group size: max. 8 participants
Required equipment: audio recorders, microphones, mixers, headphones, laptops, audio software
Format: School workshop, holiday program
Costs: € 420,- including technology, mentor & material

Short description

In the Sound Engineer Workshop, participants will experience how to create, edit, and creatively design professional sound recordings. They will learn how to use modern audio technology – from proper microphone placement to creating mixes on a laptop.

Through practical exercises, the young people delve into the world of sound engineering and learn how to control sound in a targeted manner – for example, for podcasts, music recordings or their own projects.

Optionally , participants can solder wiring, operate digital mixing consoles, and master a song.

Contents of the workshop

The participants

• learn how to use microphones, mixing consoles and recording devices
• record your own sounds or voices
• edit their recordings with modern audio software (e.g. Audacity, GarageBand or DaVinci Resolve)
• understand the basics of acoustics, sound processing and sound engineering
• create your own mixes and learn how to use effects specifically

Teaching future skills

✔ Creativity & media literacy
✔ Technical understanding & digital skills
✔ Fine motor skills & precision in handling equipment
✔ Teamwork & independence

Special features

• Practical introduction to sound design & media production
• Work with professional equipment
• Ideal for music lovers, podcast fans and creative minds
• Your own audio project to take away

Conclusion

A workshop that shows young people how to turn an idea into real sound – with technology, creativity, and a whole lot of listening pleasure. Whether as an introduction to the world of sound engineering or as an extension for media projects: Here you'll hear what you've created yourself!