Sound Collaborations: Inferno Mobile Recording Studio Manifesto & Cookbook

I am honored to be among the teaching artists invited to contribute a “recipe” for the new Inferno Mobile Recording Studio (IMRS) Sound Collaborations Manifesto & Cookbook, a free open source educational tool on sonic arts making for youth. My recipe is on soundwalking, which I thank IMRS for supporting as a partner with the… Continue reading Sound Collaborations: Inferno Mobile Recording Studio Manifesto & Cookbook

Soundwalking & Acoustic Ecology | Chicago Parks Foundation

Big thanks to the Chicago Parks Foundation for posting the  June 1st, “Soundwalking in Chicago Parks,” interview highlighting the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology’s Night Out In the Parks soundwalk series, employing local teaching artists with support of the Chicago Park District. I describe how our thematically-focused soundwalks can serve as immersive, mindful ways to… Continue reading Soundwalking & Acoustic Ecology | Chicago Parks Foundation

How to soundwalk (Part Two) for Land Lines

Part two of my “How-to” primer for the Land Lines blog, for the Nature Conservancy of Canada, offers some practical considerations and inspiration for doing your own soundwalks. Links to online resources are provided. But, remember, for anyone who is even a bit interested in reading my article, it only makes real sense when you… Continue reading How to soundwalk (Part Two) for Land Lines

How to soundwalk (Part one) for Land Lines

In this two-part piece for Land Lines, the Nature Conservancy of Canada blog, I provide a “How to” primer with resources, personal experiences, and suggested techniques. As an ecological practice, soundwalking can be an entertainment or a method of inquiry, a call to action or a meditation. Soundwalks can play multiple roles all at once… Continue reading How to soundwalk (Part one) for Land Lines

Photos From AUDIOPARC Launch In Laval, Québec

Launch of a series of sonic art events curated by Magali Babin and hosted by Galerie Verticale in Laval, Québec. On Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29 Natalia Petkova performed, with amplified horns transmitting their sounds to handheld, portable FM radios. Jen Reimer and Max Stein collaboratively performed a multi-channel sound composition. Douglas Moffat… Continue reading Photos From AUDIOPARC Launch In Laval, Québec

Indiana Dunes Sound Walk, Saturday May 21

Indiana Dunes Sound Walk, a set by Ignotus the Mage on Flickr. On Saturday, May 21 I led a soundwalk in Miller Woods at the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, with the Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology and World Listening Project. It was a lovely experience with some very interesting people who participated. Above are photos… Continue reading Indiana Dunes Sound Walk, Saturday May 21

Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology: A Soundwalk with Eric Leonardson

Saturday, October 16, 2:00PM – 4:00PM Beginning at The Corpse | Green Lantern Gallery this soundwalk engages participants a important facet of theUkrainian Village/Humboldt Park neighborhood that is often ignored: its soundscape. Contact Eric if you would like to learn more, and visit the MSAE webpage. The Corpse | The Green Lantern Gallery 2542 Chicago… Continue reading Midwest Society for Acoustic Ecology: A Soundwalk with Eric Leonardson