SOUNDYARD

We're a not-for-profit company, dedicated to turning up the volume on voices that aren’t heard enough. We teach audio production & make meaningful podcasts.

We teach audio production and make podcasts from our studio space in Norwich, UK. Non profit & on a mission to turn up the volume on under-heard voices.

19/09/2024

🌿Calling all Countryside Podcast fans, join Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin for a special live event this autumn.

The duo will be on stage for an afternoon of wildlife chats, discussing Chris's journey from intensive arable farming to creating a wildlife haven at High Ash Farm.

Expect fascinating stories, videos, photos and audio recordings, and plenty of time for your questions.

An Afternoon with Chris Skinner and Matthew Gudgin
🗓 Sunday 10th November, 2.30pm
📍 Sheringham Little Theatre
🎟 £18.50

Tickets are going fast so make sure you book yours soon ➡ https://sheringhamlittletheatre.com/shows/an-afternoon-with-chris-skinner-and-matthew-gudgin/

13/09/2024

If you caught our last episode of you'll know we've been having a little early autumn break from the pod to catch up on some projects, but we are back next week! We'll have a new episode for you on Sunday 22nd September.

🎧 In the meantime, there's loads of episodes to listen back to, or why not delve into one of our other productions. Head to: https://www.soundyard.org/podcasts

We also have a GASBAGS newsletter where you can keep up to date, sign up at ➡ https://www.soundyard.org/gasbags

09/09/2024

🎧 We're down to just a couple of places for our next podcasting workshop!

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of podcasting or want to take your existing show to new heights? Join us for an immersive 3-hour workshop designed for both beginners and seasoned podcasters who want to refine their craft.

Saturday 28th September, 10am-1pm
SOUNDYARD, Magdalen Street, Norwich

We will cover:
🟡 Choosing the right podcast format
🟡 Creating compelling content
🟡 How to keep your audience hooked
🟡 Introduction to recording and basic editing skills
🟡 Publishing paths and growth strategies

With lots of industry tips thrown in from us, Anna and Sophie, founders of SOUNDYARD and audio producers with decades of experience.

For more details and to book a space ➡ https://www.soundyard.org/workshops

06/09/2024

It's been so great working on this with SYEP!

Their podcast SYEP Talks gives the young people from Sprowston Youth Engagement Project a chance to talk about issues that impact young people's day-to-day lives. Empowering people with information to navigate the life of a young person. Including lots of great chats and amazing interviews.

🎧 Give it a listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2367126

Our Community Ambassadors have been working hard to set up their podcast, SYEP talks. They explore issues they feel passionate about, including ASD awareness, homelessness, substance misuse, mental health awareness, and much more. They will also be chatting with other inspirational young people and the services that support young people. Please download their first four episodes, with many more amazing interviews to follow. 🙂

Supported and produced by SOUNDYARD and funded by and

05/09/2024

🌿 We're celebrating a whole year of Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast this week.

Chris is a passionate wildlife enthusiast and farmer, and the show is an immersive weekly insight into life at in Norfolk. Alongside broadcaster Matthew Gudgin, they explore the farm and surrounding areas whilst Chris talks about the natural world around them.

We’ve worked hard to make the podcast as accessible as we can, and we run a free CD postal service for those without the internet. If you know someone who would benefit from that do drop us a line.

🎧 You can take listen to the podcast here: https://www.countrysidepodcast.co.uk/

29/08/2024

🌿 We are very excited to be running a session as part of Tremula Festival next month!

A brand new podcast event that celebrates the best of audio storytelling, the great outdoors, nature and inclusive communities.

Tremula Festival takes place on 20th-21st September, and SOUNDYARD will be part of the Production Day on day one. We'll be discussing engaging older audiences and increasing accessibility, particularly through our work producing Chris Skinner's Countryside Podcast.

🗓 Friday 20th September
📍 YHA South Downs, Lewes, BN8 6JS
🎟 Find out more and book tickets: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/tremula-network/tremula-festival-production-day-pass/e-obrqyk

16/08/2024

🎙 Our podcast GASBAGS has been nominated for an award!

It's a public vote, and you can vote for us under the 'Non-profits, Associations & Organizations Podcast’ category.

Head to ➡️ https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote

15/08/2024

🎙 We've got another of our popular podcasting workshops coming up in September.

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of podcasting or want to take your existing show to new heights? Join us for an immersive 3-hour workshop designed for both beginners and seasoned podcasters who want to refine their craft.

Saturday 28th September, 10am-1pm
SOUNDYARD, Magdalen Street, Norwich

We will cover:
🟡 Choosing the right podcast format
🟡 Creating compelling content
🟡 How to keep your audience hooked
🟡 Introduction to recording and basic editing skills
🟡 Publishing paths and growth strategies

With lots of industry tips thrown in from us, Anna and Sophie, founders of SOUNDYARD and audio producers with decades of experience.

For more details and to book a space head to:
https://www.soundyard.org/workshops

12/08/2024

🎧 Two new weekly podcast installments available for your listening pleasure, produced right here at SOUNDYARD.

🌿 Join Norfolk farmer Chris Skinner and broadcaster Matthew Gudgin as they talk nature, wildlife and countryside living from High Ash Farm: https://www.countrysidepodcast.co.uk/

🎙 Plus we (Anna and Sophie) navigate the chaos of starting a business, being parents and staying creative, as well as sharing our found sounds and podcast recommendations: https://gasbags.buzzsprout.com/

You can like and subscribe on all your favourite podcast platforms...

08/08/2024

Hire our studio! Perfect for your podcast, audiobook or audio project.

Our gold standard podcasting studio and vocal booth in the heart of Norwich is designed for comfort, equipped with top-notch technology, and engineered for unparalleled sound quality.

Featuring:
🎙Rodecaster Pro II - connect your guests via calls/zoom and play out media from your device
🎙Shure SM7B mics - the iconic podcast mic with high-end studio sound
🎙Production and engineering support always on hand

Starting at just £45 per hour. Head to our website to book ➡ https://www.soundyard.org/studio

02/08/2024

Looking for some advice on your podcast or audio project? Need help editing? Want a producer to look over your script?

🎧 We offer one-to-one tuition and consultations with us here at SOUNDYARD, starting from just £35 an hour.

With decades of diverse audio making experience: from producing programmes and podcasts in small communities to creating shows for large audiences on international platforms, we'd love to share our expertise with you!

Head to our website to find out more, or contact us to book a session ➡ https://www.soundyard.org/services

31/07/2024

Hooray! NR3 Beer Mile Kicks off this afternoon.

Check out what's on 👇

IT ALL KICKS OFF TOMORROW … are you ready? 🎉

Loads of events, a mile-long pub trail and the chance to get your hands on our 2024 NRS Beer Mil 😉 pin badges.

Pick up a booklet from participating pubs to get started!

26/07/2024

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Sign up to receive our newsletter! 📩

Head to our website and scroll down to subscribe ➡ https://www.soundyard.org/

24/07/2024

💛 Thrilled to be sponsors of NR3BeerMile!

As fans of both excellent beer and our lovely corner of Norwich, we're excited about NR3 Beer Mile, running 31st July - 4th August with a trail of 11 pubs, 200 beers and 5 days of events.

16/07/2024

*This Saturday 20th July*
There are still a few tickets left.
We aren't running this again until the Autumn, so grab this chance to get your podcast set up and sorted 🌱

The perfect introductory session if you're wanting to start a podcast but don't know how, or if you need to elevate an existing one to a professional standard.
Saturday 20th July
10am-1pm
It covers:
✨ Choosing the right podcast format
✨ Creating compelling content
✨ How to keep your audience hooked
✨ Introduction to recording and basic editing skills
✨ Publishing paths and growth strategies
With lots of industry tips thrown in from Anna & Sophie - founders of SOUNDYARD and audio producers with decades of experience.
All in a relaxed, inspiring and supportive environment 🌱
£75
For more details and to book a space head to:
soundyard.org/workshops

14/05/2024

(🤫 This workshop always sells out... so get your space quickly!)

Our popular podcast workshop is back!

The perfect introductory session if you're wanting to start a podcast but don't know how, or if you need to elevate an existing one to a professional standard.

Saturday 25th May
10am-1pm

It covers:
✨ Choosing the right podcast format
✨ Creating compelling content
✨ How to keep your audience hooked
✨ Introduction to recording and basic editing skills
✨ Publishing paths and growth strategies

With lots of industry tips thrown in from Anna & Sophie - founders of SOUNDYARD and audio producers with decades of experience.

All in a relaxed, inspiring and supportive environment 🌱

£75

For more details and to book a space head to:
soundyard.org/workshops

16/04/2024

Our podcast development workshop this Saturday has sold out.

We've just released tickets for our May workshop. Get them here:

https://SOUNDYARD.as.me/podcastmay

Our popular podcast workshop is back!

The perfect introductory workshop if you're wanting to start a podcast but don't know how, or if you need to elevate an existing one to a professional standard.

Saturday 20th April
10am-1pm

It covers:
✨ Choosing the right podcast format
✨ Creating compelling content
✨ How to keep your audience hooked
✨ Introduction to recording and basic editing skills
✨ Publishing paths and growth strategies

With lots of industry tips thrown in from Anna & Sophie - founders of SOUNDYARD and audio producers with decades of experience.

All in a relaxed, inspiring and supportive environment 🌱

£75

For more details and to book a space head to:
soundyard.org/workshops

02/04/2024

08/03/2024

We've still got spaces available for our Zoom meet tomorrow (Saturday) morning.

SOUNDCHECK is for podcasters, or any one making audio (beginner or professional) who want to chat through ideas and troubleshoot with likeminded people.

Book your place: https://soundyard.as.me/schedule/67494906/appointment/56666726/calendar/8256599?appointmentTypeIds%5B%5D=56666726

18/02/2024

GASBAGS
Episode 2 - 'Death Happens'

Anna and Sophie pluck up the courage to open the energy bills that might wipe out their business.

They chat about the good bits/bad bits of the week - birthdays, death, and a tricky situation with a client.

This week the Found Sound is recorded by somebody else, in Sophie’s house.

The podcast swap includes a show about medieval history, and a unique and compelling true crime doc.

Listen here: soundyard.org/gasbags

11/02/2024

We have a new podcast...

GASBAGS

Audio-producers Anna Perrott and Sophie Little navigate the chaos of starting a business, being parents and staying creative, from their non-profit podcast studio SOUNDYARD.

Each episode follows the same rhythm: they candidly pull apart the challenges of running a small business, share something they've recorded, and discuss the podcasts they've been listening to.

Released every Sunday at 7pm

In this first episode of GASBAGS, Anna Perrott and Sophie Little talk shop; they share their current biggest business fear & discuss a surprise arrival at the studio.Anna plays Sophie the first Found Sound of the series, recorded on her phone ...

09/02/2024

LAST CALL for our zoom tomorrow morning...

Are you working on an audio project or podcast (as a beginner or pro!)?

Come bounce ideas around or troubleshoot issues with other audio makers in this hour long meet.

Hosted by experienced producers Anna Perrott and Sophie Little from SOUDNYARD.

Expect a fully supportive and inspiring environment.

https://soundyard.as.me/soundcheck

Are you a podcaster or audio maker? Do you need to bounce ideas around with other people, or want feedback on something you've created?

SOUNDCHECK is a monthly zoom meet for those who want to chat through ideas, troubleshoot and keep themselves accountable on their sound adventures. Expect a fully supportive and inspiring atmosphere.

Hosted by experienced producers Sophie Little/Anna Perrott from SOUNDYARD, and limited to 10 places per month.

Book on our website - soundyard.org/podcasts

05/02/2024

AUDIO EDITING
A Workshop For Beginners

Saturday 17th February
10am-12pm

A two hour hands-on workshop exploring the basic principles of audio editing using a free to download software called Audacity.

You will:
- Become familiar with the software, and how audio looks when it’s displayed as a waveform
- Learn how to manipulate those waveforms to create what you want to hear, including splitting, trimming, cutting & pasting, crossfading, amplifying and reducing
- Understand the principles of multi-track editing and layering of audio
- Have a go at a creative project that incorporates those learned skills

Led by Sophie Little and Anna Perrott, both seasoned producers/presenters with decades of audio industry experience.

Participants will need to bring their own laptops and download Audacity (free software).

More information and link to book at
soundyard.org/workshops

30/01/2024

We produce Chris Skinner’s Countryside Podcast and release it every Sunday.

Chris is an extremely knowledgable and passionate wildlife enthusiast and farmer. The show is a gentle and immersive listen, exploring his home - High Ash Farm - nestled in the Norfolk Countryside.

Along with broadcaster Matthew Gudgin he talks about the natural world around him, while his dog Rat gets up to all sorts of mischief.

Chris has been broadcasting on BBC local radio since the 1980s. Recent cuts meant thousands of his loyal listeners were left without a much loved part of their week.

We’ve worked hard to make this podcast accessible to as many of Chris’ listeners as possible, while reaching out for people who haven’t heard him yet.

We run a free CD postal service of the podcast for those without the internet, so if you know someone who would benefit from that, drop us a line.

Congratulations to Chris and the team for over 75,000 downloads in 4 months.

Take a listen: www.countrysidepodcast.co.uk

29/01/2024

❗️Our upcoming Develop A Podcast Workshop is sold out.❗️

We have another one coming on Saturday 20th April, 10am-1pm.

Get information and tickets on our website: soundyard.org/workshops

Since we took on our Norwich studio space, we have had countless enquiries about when we might run a workshop that teaches the fundamentals of starting a podcast.
We've been working behind the scenes to develop something meaningful and valuable, that gives a really strong foundation of knowledge to anyone embarking on a podcast.

So here it is! 🎙️

This workshop is perfect if you're wanting to start a podcast but don't know how, or if you need to elevate an existing one to a professional standard.

It covers:
✨ Choosing the right podcast format
✨ Creating compelling content
✨ Storytelling techniques to keep your audience hooked
✨ Introduction to recording and basic editing skills
✨ Publishing paths and growth strategies

With lots of industry tips thrown in from us, Anna & Sophie - founders of SOUNDYARD and audio producers with decades of experience.

All in a relaxed, inspiring and supportive environment 🌱

For more details and to book a space head to:
soundyard.org/workshops

23/01/2024

New workshop!

🎙️ Make A Podcast🎙️
A workshop for 12-17 year olds

Future podcasters assemble!
Want to learn how to make brilliant podcasts? Join us at SOUNDYARD, a brand new podcast studio on Magdalen Street in Norwich - an inspiring and comfortable environment with industry-standard equipment, and a welcoming and supportive atmosphere.

👉 What: Make A Podcast Workshop
📅 When: Tuesday, 20th February (Half Term)
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
💰 Cost: £35

Led by Sophie Little and Anna Perrott, both seasoned producers/presenters with decades of audio industry experience.

🎧 What's in store:

Conceptualise: Work as a team to develop a killer podcast idea. Let your imagination run wild!�

Hands-On Production: Learn the ropes of podcast production and bring your ideas to life - from format and scripting to presenting and sound design.

Studio Spotlight: Experience the buzz of being in a professional podcasting studio. It’s where you’ll record and edit your amazing creation. �

Visualise the Sound: Design artwork that reflects the mood and tone of your audio.

Take it home: Together with your team mates, you’ll listen to your podcast, and then take it home the link to download it - so you can treasure it forever!

Refreshments:
Hot and cold drinks included. If you have allergies, please contact us to advise in advance.

Access:
SOUNDYARD is a step-free venue. For more information on its accessibility, click here.

To book, head to SOUNDYARD.ORG/WORKSHOPS

22/01/2024

One corner of our massive production space. We feel so lucky to do a lot of our audio producing here, as well as hosting workshops and amazing clients too.

Can you think of something you'd want to use this space for? Yoga classes? Pop-up shop? Do you want to run your own workshops here?

If so, get in touch: [email protected]

Are you a podcaster or audio maker? Do you need to bounce ideas around with other people, or want feedback on something ...

16/01/2024

15/01/2024

Looking for a city spot for a meeting?

We can host!

🟡 Suitable for up to 12 people
🟡 Step-free venue
🟡 Hot drinks included
🟡 Parking nearby

£22.50 per hour
Discount available for community groups and other non-profits 💛

Book here:
SOUNDYARD.org/studios

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14/01/2024

A little reminder that if you're local to Norwich, we open Saturdays 10am-5pm and Tuesdays 10am-6pm for drop-ins

If you want advice, an audio-related chat or a co-working spot, come find us at 132 Magdalen street

SOUNDYARD.ORG

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http://www.soundyard.org/

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Looking for a meeting space in Norwich city centre? Our large production hub is a bright, welcoming and versatile space for meetings, co-working and creative gatherings. 🔸Suitable for up to 12 people with various seating options available 🔸Step-free access 🔸Kitchen with a selection of hot beverages included 🔸Parking nearby 🔸£22.50 per hour We also offer a discount for community groups and other non-profits. Head to soundyard.org/studio or get in touch to find out more ➡

GASBAGS Episode 3 - 'Hot Squash' Anna and Sophie pull apart a rather dramatic week at SOUNDYARD. The good bits/bad bits involve a cosy lights-out event, an unusual review, and some dire after effects of a lemon sherbet. Anna brings a Found Sound to the table that makes Sophie wince. They swap podcast recommendations: one is a fictional comedy set in a 1980s theme park, and the other a true story of a small group of people who isolate themselves for a year.

GASBAGS Episode 2 - 'Death Happens' Anna and Sophie pluck up the courage to open the energy bills that might wipe out their business. They chat about the good bits/bad bits of the week - birthdays, death, and a tricky situation with a client. This week the Found Sound is recorded by somebody else, in Sophie’s house. The podcast swap includes a show about medieval history, and a unique and compelling true crime doc. Listen here: soundyard.org/gasbags