Simple recording & editing for music teachers
using Audacity
Simple recording & editing for music teachers
using Audacity
If you’ve ever wanted to be able to quickly shorten an audio file, remove a verse and chorus from a song, add a pro-sounding fade out or just plug in a mic and record yourself with your laptop, then the free software Audacity is a perfect solution. Inside this beginner-friendly course, you’ll access bite-sized, binge-able videos to help you master these audio editing and recording skills and much more!
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Extremely beginner-friendly training with no “tech-talk”
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As a music educator,
you need some music-specific skills…
As a music educator,
you need some music-specific skills…
Unlike your colleagues, you have some unique needs when it comes to teaching and recording and editing audio is just one of them. Knowing how to quickly shorten a track, change the key or tempo, record a demo or capture an informal student performance is incredibly useful. These skills can prove to be just as useful to a music teacher as writing and editing a word document!
Have you faced any of the
following struggles
with audio recording and editing?
Have you faced any of the
following struggles
with audio recording and editing?
- Have you always felt like audio editing was mysterious and difficult? And too hard for a non-techie music teacher…
- Do you wish you could quickly trim an audio file or change the key or record yourself playing a backing track? But you had to ask someone else to help you with it and then it all got too hard?
- Have you tried to learn how to use Audacity in the past but simply didn't know where to start? And the software looked complicated to use…
- Have you found free tutorials on Youtube, but they just weren't quite right? They didn't cover the specific tasks you need to do as an educator and the "tech-talk" was overwhelming…
- Do you wish you could edit audio files as easily as you can edit a Google or Word document?But that seems like an impossible dream…
If you’ve answered YES to any of the above, you’re not alone. Many incredible, highly-capable teachers feel intimidated by recording and editing audio. But the good news is, with the right tools, training, and support, this doesn’t have to be the case…
What if you knew how to
record and edit audio with confidence,
Even if you have ZERO experience
with software like Audacity?
What difference would it make if you could...
- Create a short listening example for a presentation or edit theme music for a podcast or radio show
- Remove a chorus and verse from a song so that it was the perfect length for your performance
- Make a medley of different songs with an elegant, professional-sounding cross-fade between each track
- Change the pitch and tempo of a track so that your student can practice their upcoming performance number
- Discover a range of low-cost and simple-to-use options for recording gear that you can use for yourself or your students
- Edit your recordings to remove mistakes, add reverb, remove background noise, and enhance the overall sound
And most of all, imagine if it was not only easy, but actually enjoyable for you to do these tasks because you could follow along with beginner-friendly step-by-step tutorials?
Get started now with our
new online course:
simple recording and editing for music teachers - using Audacity
A practical, self-paced online course with step-by-step instructions to teach you how to master the popular FREE audio editing software program Audacity. Tap into tips, training, and support to learn the basics through a series of 9 practical projects designed for everyday music teacher scenarios!
What you’ll learn in the
Audacity Course
Gain ongoing access to a series of tutorials, each covering simple audio editing or recording projects through bite-sized, binge-able videos. With no ‘tech-talk’ or assumed knowledge, you can follow along using Audacity on your Windows or Mac computer.
Basics
Getting started
- What is Audacity and why use it?
- How to check for updates
- Walkthrough of the software interface for a strong starting foundation
- Explore the essential basic skills
Editing
Learn by doing
- Shorten audio files to create listening examples or intro-outro music for multimedia projects
- Create pro-sounding fade-outs or fade-ins
- Remove a verse/chorus from a track (so that it's undetectable!)
- Make a medley of songs
- Change pitch and tempo of a track
- Remove vocals or split tracks in an existing audio file
Essential gear
Simple and budget-friendly options
- Discover "starter kit" options for recording gear
- Explore simple USB microphone options
- Learn about levelling-up with an audio interface
- Walkthrough simple setup solutions using what you have
Recording
Tips for recording singing, playing & speaking
- Learn how to set up your mic
- Discover how to improve your recording environment (even if it's your office or school classroom!)
- Explore ways to record the spoken voice, singing or playing
Save & share
Saving and sharing your audio projects
- Learn about the options for saving your Audacity files
- Walkthrough the different exporting options and when to use each one
- Discover ways you can easily share audio files with others
Plus, receive these bonus guides and resources to make teaching with Audacity easier and more creative!
Bonus quick reference guide
Audacity shortcuts
A quick guide to the Audacity screen and some essential shortcuts that you can print out and keep handy.
Bonus ideas list!
Tips for utilising Audacity
Downloadable PDF guide: 18 Creative and Surprising Ways Music Teachers Can Use Audacity
Audio files, links and more
Resources for you to get started
Course materials include a collection of audio files, plus useful online resources and websites
100% online, self-paced learning...
Grow your skills after school, in holiday
breaks, or in between classes!
You can watch the course videos as many times as you like and there are no hard deadlines. All course materials are available to you for as long as you have a current Midnight Music Community membership, so you can learn around your own schedule.
Here’s why teachers across the globe love
Midnight Music’s courses...
Tailored to your unique music
classroom experience
Training, tools & coaching that
speak your language
High-quality, ready-to-use
resources for your classroom
From our tutorial videos, to course videos, to ready-to-use templates and more, we only create the highest quality, professional resources. Unlike some free Pinterest templates and Youtube tutorials, you can plug these into your lesson plans with ease.
Advice From Actual Experts in Music
Education & Tech
Are you ready to master
the basics of recording & editing
with Audacity?
Are you ready to master
the basics of recording & editing
with Audacity?
The Audcacity Course is available as part of your membership to the Midnight Music Community.
Choose the option that works for you to get started today:
Monthly Membership
- Access to the Simple Recording and Editing With Audacity Course (for Macs and PCs)
- Access to ALL other Midnight Music Training Courses & Lesson Plans
- The Music Tech Resource Bank includes images, clipart, movie clips and other resources
- Regular LIVE music tech training sessions
- Members-only Office Hours (via Zoom) with Katie
- Unlimited Q&A support and access to 1000+ members inside the forum
- Professional Development Certificates on completion of all courses
- Ongoing support and advice throughout your teaching journey
Annual Membership
- Access to the Simple Recording and Editing With Audacity Course (for Macs and PCs)
- Access to ALL Midnight Music Training Courses & Lesson Plans
- The Music Tech Resource Bank includes images, clipart, movie clips and other resources
- Regular LIVE music tech training sessions
- Members-only Office Hours (via Zoom) with Katie
- Unlimited Q&A support and access to 1000+ members inside the forum
- Professional Development Certificates on completion of all courses
- Ongoing support and advice throughout your teaching journey
- Save 20% and get 12 months for the price of 10
Enjoy peace of mind with
a 30-day satisfaction guarantee
Enjoy peace of mind with
a 30-day satisfaction guarantee
Join risk-free knowing that if for whatever reason you don’t feel you’ve got your money’s worth of training materials, lesson plans, and community support, you won’t lose a thing.
Simply email our support team during your first 30-days (with proof that you’ve done the work), and we’ll happily refund your payment in full – no questions asked.
Hear from these members
of the Midnight Music Community…
Hear from these members
of the Midnight Music Community…
Charis Murphy
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Sal Stow
Meet Katie Argyle
Midnight Music founder, global music teacher educator,
and your classroom’s new best friend
I’m on a mission to take the fear factor out of using technology in music education. Over the past 12+ years, I’ve travelled the world, training thousands of teachers at countless schools, and speaking at over 100 conferences globally. Let me tell you – if you’ve ever thought you were an anomaly when it came to music-technology-overwhelm… you’re absolutely not!
Truthfully, there are so many incredibly smart and highly capable teachers feeling limited in their ability to make an impact on their student’s lives… all because of tech overwhelm. Afterall, music technology is the new kid in town, taking classrooms by storm and helping educate, engage, and inspire students in their love for music… that is, when it’s not wreaking havoc on your sanity, and causing major classroom disruptions!
need help?
frequently asked questions
Then you will be amongst friends 🙂 This course assumes no prior knowledge and everything is explained clearly, without “tech-speak” or jargon. The aim is to get you started quickly and easily in a friendly and supportive environment.
The courses and training materials are all pre-recorded. The first modules will be available from 22 May 2022 with remaining modules released during the following weeks. You have ongoing access to all materials for as long as you have an active membership to the Midnight Music Community and you can go completely at your own pace. There are no deadlines!
The course videos can be watched at any time day or night. You can also re-watch each one as many times as you like, which is perfect if you need a refresher down the track!
You will need the latest version of Audacity software (it’s a free download!) which is available for Windows or Macs.
Note: Audacity is not available for Chromebooks or iPads.
No – Audacity software is only available for Windows or Mac. If you’d like to take part, perhaps you could look into borrowing a Windows or Mac laptop or desktop computer so you can join us.
No, not at all. You can do this entire course just using your laptop, the inbuilt mic and some (wired) headphones.
We will be learning about options for microphones, audio interfaces and headphones during the course so you will have some information if you want to look into purchasing gear at some point. You can still do the course without any additional gear.
Yes! A professional development certificate which outlines the contact hours and “homework” hours is offered for this course (and every other Midnight Music course).
This course is ONLY available via a subscription to the Midnight Music Community (MMC). The good news is that if you join the MMC for this course, you will instantly gain access to ALL the other courses inside the MMC as well! There are no deadlines – everything is available for as long as you have a current membership.
If you are already a member, you don’t need to do anything! You will get access to the course materials as soon as they are live.
I tried one-off course payments when I first started running online courses back in 2012. It was ok, but there were a couple of problems. Firstly, teachers wanted ONGOING access to the course materials – longer than the 6 months I was able to grant them with the old setup. Secondly, some teachers also wanted to take 2, 3, 4 or sometimes 5 of my courses (I had 3 teachers do a total of 5 courses each over a couple of years and many other do 3 or 4 courses!) and the cost involved in paying for each one separately was mounting up.
With the Midnight Music Community subscription plan, you choose: you can pay for access for as long as you need it and instead of being forced to select just one single course, you are able to access ALL the courses and resources at once. That way you can choose to study what is important to you at any given time.
In the past, access to just ONE online course was around $200 and if you come along to one of my full-day workshops you’ll pay around $180-$300 per teacher. The annual cost of joining the Midnight Music Community for a FULL 12 MONTHS is less than $500 and if you need a more affordable option you can pay by the month. In addition, you get daily access to me – ask questions and share your frustrations and the I’ll do my best to solve them for you.
There are two payment options.
- The annual membership saves you some money: you pay for just 10 months, but get access for 12. There is a purchase order option available (if your school requires that) or you can pay via credit card
- Alternatively, you can “pay as you go” with our monthly membership option (payment by credit card only)
You can cancel your membership at any time. Just make sure you do that a few days before the next payment is due.
The course will be available from 22 May 2023.
There are 9 audio editing and recording projects (some are quick, others take a little longer) and there are additional tutorials, teacher tips and information.
If you dedicated a concentrated amount of time to the course you’d probably get through it in a couple of days. Most course participants like to take their time and spread out their course work over a week or two.
are you ready
to master Audacity?
are you ready
to master Audacity?
Become a confident user of Audacity so you can create teaching materials with ease. This step-by-step course will take the guesswork out of learning how to edit and recording audio – essential skills for any music educator! Work at your own pace, and tap into the support, inspiration, and tips you need for success.