Getting Started With Sound Editing and the Audacity® App

Want to edit your own digital music tracks, podcasts or create an exciting soundscape? This 2-session tech class is a great introduction to digital sound editing, using the free sound editing app, Audacity®. 

Create, compose and edit your very own multi-layer track, ready for download! 

Session 1: Explore the software
In this session, we will explore the main Audacity® interface and editing tools.
Skills covered include:
•	Opening the app and saving a new Project file
•	Creating a new track (mono and stereo)
•	Importing sounds and existing music tracks
•	Recording from a microphone (balancing Input Gain)
•	Applying Sync Lock and practical tips for recording in sync
•	Click Tracks (music)
•	Saving your project and exporting as MP3

Session 2: Building the project
Skills covered include:
•	Opening an existing Project file
•	Using the editing tools, e.g. Trimming, Cutting and Pasting, adding Silence
•	Processing audio effects, e.g. Reverb
•	Balance and Panning
•	Saving your project and exporting as MP3

Students are welcome to request further sessions if they would like to take their skills further or if they would like support with a particular project.
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PLEASE NOTE: Parents and guardians will need to download and install the free software, Audacity® and students should try and explore the software interfaces before the start of the first session. Students will not be able to engage in the sessions if they do not have access to the software. Likewise, it is essential that parents and guardians support students in downloading any relevant files needed for each class before the start of the session (posted 24 hours in advance). Parents and guardians should check before signing up to the course that they can download Audacity® and that the software runs on the student computer. 

*This class is best delivered with student video screens and sound on. Please do reach out via the OS messaging service if this would be an issue for your learner.