Lauren Deakin Davies is an independent record producer and engineer. She has recently worked for SoundLab Studios and now works as a production assistant to Gary Barlow in London.

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.

Community

Heather touches on community and it's importance. How are you engage in your communities?/

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.

How Do You Go About Setting Up Your Console Workflow?

Once you start mixing more than a few shows, you’ll start to find that you have some preferences in how your console is laid out. Everyone has a particular way of doing things, and it’s all a matter of what works for you.

Michelle Sabolchick Pettinato has been the sound engineer for some of the most recognizable names in music. Spin Doctors, Elvis Costello, Mr. Big, Melissa Etheridge, Goo Goo Dolls, Styx, and more

Transitioning in the Music Industry

Laura Nagtegaal is a transgender woman, fully transitioning in 2017. This is her experience working in the music industry.

Laura is a Backline Tech and has been working in Live Event Production since 1995. She started out doing merchandise and moved into working as a backline tech, stage manager and tour manager. She owns her own company surrealm.net and hails from the Netherlands. She has worked with acts such as Samael, Within Temptation, Porcupine Tree, Amon Amarth, Carcass, Triptykon, Blind Guardian, and Ayreon.

Audio Tips For The Top High School Musicals Of 2019

SoundGirl and Sound Designer Elisabeth Weidner offers some great mic techniques for the top ten high school plays of 2019.

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

The History of Pink Floyd's Live Sound

This four-part series originally appeared in Sound on Stage in 1997. Written and researched by Mark Cunningham. It is well worth the time and read. It is important to understand the history of Live Sound!

Getting Back in the Game

Recently, I have taken a time-out from working with clients, as well as interning, because I was feeling very burnt out. To be clear, I was still recording, but only recording MY band’s music.

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

SoundGirls of Mexico Blog

El bajo porcentaje de mujeres en los festivales mexicanos en 2019 es consecuencia de la desigualdad histórica. Este especial de argot es una mirada profunda a uno de los muchos aspectos que suceden en el contexto de la industria de la música.

SoundGirls of Mexico Blog

The low female percentage in Mexican festivals in 2019 is a consequence of historical inequality. This Slang Special is a deep look at one of the many aspects that happen in the context of the music industry.

Drop the Beat – Analysis of Katy Perry’s Copyright Lawsuit

July 2019 has seen a “guilty” verdict passed on the latest high profile copyright case in music: Katy Perry’s entire musical team were ordered to pay damages to Christian rapper Flame for copying his 2008 track “Joyful Noise” in her US No one hit “Dark Horse.”

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

The history of the term Sound Design, the differences in how it is used across the film and television, interactive and immersive media, and theater industries, and its use and abuse."

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.

The Rise of Audio Branding

Music has always been a fundamental part of advertising, whether we are aware of it or not. From car adds grabbing our attention with upbeat pop songs to the instantly recognisable short jingles. The business of audio branding is expanding and there are more opportunities to get involved than ever before.

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.

Getting To Know A New Audio Device

Alexandra shares her first experiences with the PCM-D100; producing recordings for the first time around her house with family and friends.

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).

Money, Money, Money

Money & budgeting are two things people tend to avoid thinking about too much. Sure we all like to get paid, but actually sitting down and working with the numbers, that's the least fun. https://soundgirls.org/money-money-money/

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

Wendy Carlos & Rachel Elkind-Tourre.

Wendy Carlos was responsible for the soundtracks of A Clockwork Orange (1971), The Shining (1980), and Tron (1982). In 1972 she became one of the first public figures to undergo gender reassignment surgery and speak openly of it.

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

Interview with Veronica Simonetti

Veronica Simonetti is the Lead Studio Engineer at Women’s Audio Mission (WAM) in San Francisco, California, where she has lived and worked for the past 4 years

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

Should You Stay or Should You Go?

There is no shame in walking away. Try not to burn your bridges as you leave. This industry is close-knit and your reputation will precede you. The best revenge is simply living well.

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

Allies and Agression

"What we are doing now matters to the future generations, we can shame people in public for having bad experiences or we can lift them up to be greater and learn from those times instead."

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.

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.

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

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.