OSCILLATIONS – An Introduction to Field Recording & Sound Production

The workshop will take place in the very lovely art studio of local artist Jave Bere, situated in the old mill town of Hebden Bridge (HX7), West Yorkshire. Address details will provided after your booking has been confirmed.

The studio is on the second floor of an old mill, accessible via four flights of stairs.

There is a stair lift serving the stairs in three sections, but please only book if you are confident using this. There is no elevator. in the building.

Please visit Hebden Bridge Disability Access Forum for further information and resources to help plan your visit to the town.

Time: 10:00 - 17:00

Dates: Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th September 2026.

There will be plenty of time for refreshment breaks and there will be a 1 hour lunch break.

Tea and coffee will be provided. You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch or explore the cafes and markets in Hebden Bridge.

Be prepared for all weather. You will be encouraged to explore external recording locations so dress appropriately, including for rain - this is Yorkshire!

You are required to provide your own laptop* to work on. It must be capable of running the software detailed below.

We will be using Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software called Reaper, which is open source and cross-platform. Further details and instructions will be provided after your booking has been confirmed.

I will provide a basic Zoom field recorder and a limited supply of accessories. Please do bring your own field recording equipment if you have any - this could be a good opportunity to finally spend some time learning, with guidance, how to use it.

Heaphones will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own if you feel more comfortable doing so or have a preference to spec.

*if you are unable to bring your own laptop, please get in touch as I may be able to provide a limited number of workstations for use during the course.

Hebden Bridge is situated in the Calder Valley, somewhere between Manchester and Leeds.

It has good rail links and the station is only a 15-20 minute walk from the studio.

Driving is possible, but be aware, parking is very restricted in the town centre, especially at weekends and I highly advise against it.

There are plenty of options should you need a place to stay (Hebden is a nice place to make a weekend of it!). Here are a couple of starting points:

IOU Hostel: independant accommodation for artists and visitors

HebWeb: local messageboard, news and ads

Hebden Townhouse: central boutique B&B

The White Lion: central hotel, pub and restaurant

Examples of who could find this course useful:

• podcasters and journalists looking to acquire practical interviewing and programme making skills

• musicians and composers who want to explore electroacoustic composition or sample-based production using found-sound and field recordings

• researchers who need to record accurate data from interviews, focus groups and observations and who may need high quality digital audio for transcription purposes

• artists who want to interrogate recorded sound conceptually or as a new material, stand alone or as an addition to an existing practice

• filmmakers and videographers committed to upskilling and gaining practical knowledge of how to acquire more pleasing location sound and material for post-production

• therapists who may be engaging with sound and deep listening for meditation and relaxation

• wildlife enthusiasts exploring how to capture nature sounds and to acquire new field skills

• aspiring video game designers interested in including real-world sound assets to create more authentic and immersive player experiences

• technicians whose service requirements have recently evolved into demonstrating and supporting the use of field recording equipment and/or DAWs

• online content creators who would like to improve the quality of their recorded audio and output files

• students wishing to supplement their formal studies with a practical framework in sound production and field recording

Cancellations:

I operate as a small business and need to run my workshops to full capacity in order to make them viable. To account for the extra time needed to re-advertise in the event of cancellations and to not run my workshops at a loss, I regret that refunds cannot be offered less than 7 days before the date of the workshop.

For cancellations greater than 7 days before the start date:

• Up to 14 days before the workshop – eligible for a full refund, minus a 10% administration fee.
• Between 14 and 7 days before the workshop – eligible for 50% refund, minus 10% administration fee.
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Under no circumstamces will you be eligible for a refund if you do not notify me, prior to a workshop, that you are unable to attend.

Bookings can be transferred to another person in the event that you are unable to attend on the day.

For any further information or questions, please get in touch.