Toddlers, Robots, and Sound
One of the joys of parenting is going down rabbit holes learning about what your child is interested in. One of my toddler’s special interests was blue robots. As a woman with a STEM background, … Read More
Sound for Lego Animations
When my nephew was nine, he got the book Klutz Lego Make Your Own Movie, which teaches how to do stop-motion animation with Legos. When I saw his first videos, they were so fun I … Read More
Why Don’t We Teach Kids the Language of Sound?
We teach young children how to recognize colors and shapes. We teach them to name emotions. These are foundational skills for everything from math to art to language developing. Teaching them to name sounds may … Read More
Stomping Game for Toddlers
When we talk about sound-related games for young kids, we tend to think of their hands. What can they touch, shake, or rattle to create sounds? Toddlers love to walk, kick, stomp, run and jump, … Read More
No, Your Unborn Baby Doesn’t Need Headphones
At some point, someone decided unborn babies needed headphones. Not metaphorically. Actual speakers designed to strap onto a pregnant abdomen so a baby can listen to music directly. Pregnant women are magnets for products. If … Read More
Betty Cantor-Jackson: The Hidden Figure Behind the Grateful Dead’s “Betty Board” Recordings
A producer I work with—who’s a big Grateful Dead fan—asked me if I had ever heard about Betty Boards, some of the most iconic recordings to Deadheads. I’d heard of the Grateful Dead, of course. But I didn’t … Read More
Uncovering The Hidden Figures of the Audio Industry
I dove into everything I could find on Marion. In retrospect, I was lucky that she was my first real “case study” on women in the audio industry. Marion’s name an appeared in books, articles, and even discussions on Elvis fan sites.
Too Loud for Little Ears? The Science Behind Hand Dryers
High-speed hand dryers in public restrooms are convenient, but they come with an annoying side effect: they’re loud. For many young children, this sudden burst of noise isn’t just uncomfortable—it can be downright terrifying. Some kids develop noise … Read More
10 Steps to Getting Your Audio Business in Order
An Excerpt from “Finding Your Career in the Modern Audio Industry“ There are ten steps to be better prepared for work opportunities regardless of your pursuit in the audio industry. These steps are important for a … Read More
In-Person Meetings in the Audio Industry
With some work in the audio industry (especially freelance work), gigs and job offers can come through meetings versus interviews. Business meetings can take place at a workplace, over a meal or drink, or even … Read More