Petra Randewijk is an independent sound engineer based in The Netherlands. Petra has been working in audio for 21 years, and she is currently on tour with Imogen Heap as the FOH Engineer.

You Can’t Be What You Can’t See
We bring to you the stories of women working in audio, from the Groundbreakers to the Next Generation.

The EQL Directory
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The EQL Directory is a global database of professionals that seeks to amplify the careers and achievements of women working behind the scenes in music and audio. Any person around the world can add their name and claim their space. And, any person looking to hire a more inclusive creative team can find professionals in their area.

The Ethel Gabriel Scholarship

We are proud to recognize Ethel’s contributions to the music industry and for paving the way for future generations of women working in music production. In honor of Ethel Gabriel, SoundGirls will be awarding two $500 scholarships to members pursuing a career in the recording arts. These scholarships will be awarded in August 2019 and can be used for educational training and university programs. The scholarships are open to all members of SoundGirls.

The scholarship funds awarded can be used for educational programs related to professional audio. Open to all members of SoundGirls. Deadline to apply is July 30th.

Consoles, Consoles, Consoles

I recently had a training day using some of the consoles likely to be installed on future client contracts. We spent the day getting our geek on, and these were my top three.

Michelle Sciarrotta is a singer/songwriter, composer, and musician. She is passionate about women’s rights and education for girls.

"We all have technical difficulties from time to time, especially when using software as intricate as ProTools. Here are a few of the problems I see most often, and how to get through them while salvaging as much of your work and sanity as possible."

Kate Finan Kate began her career as a post-production sound effects editor. Over the next several years, she worked her way up to being a supervising sound editor at Warner Bros. and then left to start her own studio, Boom Box Post.

Dealing with Burnout as a Musician

Burnout can come in many different forms for musicians. It might manifest as writer’s block, or the feeling of being overworked, or perhaps financial stress has taken its toll. You don’t have to go through it alone.

Jen Athan is a composer and producer based in Glasgow. She has written music for theatre shows and short films and enjoys creating music to accompany a narrative.

BBC New Creatives

The programme has been designed for emerging creatives aged 16-30 years old to make new artistic works to potentially be published for BBC channels and platforms in the future.

Alexandra is a recent graduate from the University of Exeter. Her main passion throughout university was her role as ‘Head of Station Sound’ for XpressionFM. She has had experience working at BBC Devon, Cornwall and Newcastle as well as PhonicFM (Exeter).

Erika Earl. Jett Galindo, Ali McGuire, Lenise Bent, and Catharine Wood share their advice and careers SoundGirls.
You can view the video on our YouTube Channel - www.youtube.com/channel/UCYP0dnGLCUH7rRgasadHM7A

SoundGirls Wikipedia
Edit-A-Thon

SoundGirls have an opportunity to spread awareness through Wikipedia, but it takes all of us. Every little edit, no matter how small, adds up. Similar to Geena Davis’ crusade of “If She Can See It She Can Be It,” let us build towards gender parity.

Nicole Kirch is a North Carolina based recording engineer and musician. In her short career, she has worked on location sound, post-production, stage crew, and electronics.

Interview Tips for the Theatre Technician

I’ve learned that interviewing doesn’t have to be scary. You can prepare for an interview without feeling like you’re cramming for a final, and there is a bit of a formula that can be applied so that it doesn’t feel like you’re shooting in the dark or starting from scratch.

Elisabeth Weidner is a sound designer, composer, and engineer based on California’s Central Coast.

Choosing a Different Route

In the live industry, you sort of have to play it safe most of the time because there is simply no time to be adventurous. You got to make it sound good, and you have to do it fast.

Olive Olin is a freelance sound engineer and production manager based in London. She holds a BA degree in Music Production.

How to Learn Any Digital Console Quickly

Do you have any friends you can call or text to get a tip? SoundGirls on Facebook is also an excellent resource; there are literally hundreds (thousands?) of people online who are willing to help. We’ve had FaceTime sessions, chats, phone calls, text marathons, etc.

Susan Williams is an educator in Winter Park, FL. Susan has spent her career working for various theatres, including the Orlando Repertory Theatre, The Garden Theatre, & the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

Invoicing 101

Many of us are asked to generate invoices for our work, but what is needed on an invoice? There are many templates online, but ideally, you are setting up an invoice that is easy for you to complete and easy for the person paying the bill to read.

Heather Holm, holds a BA in Broadcasting and Digital Media Communication and an MS in Organizational Change Leadership. Heather has over seven years of working in higher education dealing with event logistics and production technology.

Impostor Syndrome in Creative Industries

Impostor Syndrome “is the feeling that your achievements are not real or that you do not deserve the praise or success.”

Chelsea Body is a freelance sound editor and foley recordist based in Toronto. She is a graduate of the Audio Post Production and Music Industry Arts programmes at Fanshawe College and is currently a Foley Editor and Operator at Footsteps Post Production.

I Have Confidence in Me

A great way to have confidence is to genuinely have a solid understanding of the topics at hand, and I recommend learning all you can at every opportunity. However, no-one can know everything about every piece of equipment, every band, every venue. It can take a bit of experience to know what’s normal to know, and what isn’t.

Beth O’Leary is a freelance live sound engineer and tech-based in Sheffield, England.

Interview with Electronic Music Collective Hyasynth House

Hyasynth House is a Nashville-based electronic music collective for female, trans and non-binary creatives founded in 2018 by Jess Chambers and Eve Maret.

Kate Haldrup is a Nashville-based freelance recording engineer and drummer. She has been freelancing in Nashville both as an engineer and drummer.

Recording a Four Piece Band Part 1

Last month I wrote about the importance of being an artist with a knowledge of what’s going on Behind the Board. This month I am starting a three month themed blog about the process of recording a four-piece band.

Virginia Haladyna is a musician, songwriter, performer, and freelance recording engineer based out of Austin, Texas.

Recording a Four Piece Band Part 2

Last month I wrote about the importance of being an artist with a knowledge of what’s going on Behind the Board. This month I am starting a three month themed blog about the process of recording a four-piece band.

Virginia Haladyna is a musician, songwriter, performer, and freelance recording engineer based out of Austin, Texas.

Post, Theatre, Foley, and SoundGirls

I wanted to become SoundGirls’ blogger as I think this is an amazing channel to find about other audio women’s work and support each other.

ida Aino is a sound designer and composer based in Stockholm, Sweden. Her work includes short films & TV, adverts, installations, and theatre shows. Currently, she works as a freelancer and won the Best Sound Design Award at the feminist Underwire Film Festival in London in 2018.

Tips from the Pros -How to prevent/prepare for live sound failures - Christina Moon, Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato, Kim Watson, Becky Pell, Karrie Keyes, and Brad Madix

As Festival and Touring Season are upon us - Here are tips for staying healthy on the road.

What's in Your Go Bag?

Don’t forget the things that make your job go smoothly. Do you need in ears on this gig? What about headphones? Flash drives are always useful. A snack? An emergency twenty dollar bill?

Elisabeth Weidner is a sound designer, composer, and engineer based on California’s Central Coast. She is currently the Sound Director and Resident Sound Designer/Composer for PCPA, Pacific Conservatory Theatre.

SoundGirls of Mexico Blog

El SONIDO MÁS QUE MI PROFESIÓN, MI EXPERIENCIA DE VIDA - Ser sonidista es para mí algo más que solo una profesión, es toda una experiencia de vida que me ha llevado a enfrentar situaciones dentro de lo profesional que me impulsan a superarme, mueve todas mis emociones, me entusiasma, me intriga, me reta a ser mejor cada día, me ha llevado a conocer lugares insospechados e inaccesibles a los que solo hubiese podido llegar gracias a la filmación de cine documental.

SoundGirls of Mexico Blog

Sound More Than My Profession - MY EXPERIENCE OF LIFE. Being a sound engineer is for me something more than just a profession. It is a whole life experience that has led me to face situations within the profession that make me improve myself, move all my emotions, excite me, intrigue me, challenge me to be better every day, it has taken me to unsuspected and inaccessible places to which I could only have come thanks to the filming of documentary films.

Editing SoundGirls into Wikipedia

Wikipedia Hackathon to add Women in Audio into Wikipedia. Nicole has provided SoundGirls with a roadmap. It is a great step by step guide.

Nicole Kirch is a North Carolina based recording engineer and musician. In her short career, she has worked on location sound, post-production, stage crew, and electronics.

Career Paths in Film and TV – Highlights

Report Sexual Harassment or Assualt - JDoe App

Sexual misconduct remains a difficult crisis for women and men. Fear, social blaming, and isolation continue to be key factors that cause victims to remain silent. JDoe is an encrypted and anonymous reporting platform. By linking victims of mutual offenders with lawyers. JDoe is designed with survivors and witnesses in mind. A detailed index of sexual misconduct laws by state is built directly into the app to help guide users through the reporting process. Quickly browse for nearby resources and the latest policies concerning sexual misconduct.