Sound Index is a non-exhaustive community led list of audio resources for sound makers at any level to expand their practice. While the index allows for filtering by medium and format, there is a lot to be learned by searching outside of your medium for inspiration.
What and Why:
This index is a culmination of sources I’ve collected as research during my studies and freelance audio career. I find it incredibly inspiring to see how different audio professionals talk about their craft, process, and inspiration, and so this index is intended as a quick access tool for when you are looking for audio inspiration and a place to find fresh perspectives about sound.
For the sake of usability, this list contains only static entries related specifically to audio upskilling, this means that any entries with deadlines (i.e., call outs, prizes, and residencies), and individual artist pages are excluded. If this is what you are after then you should check out the next section.
My hope is that this list is specific enough to find what you need when you need it, but remains a tool for discovery. It is something I would’ve wanted when beginning (and progressing) in sound studies, and I hope that others can find it useful as the field continues to evolve and expand!
Other Fantastic Lists:
This list would not be possible without the other sound indexes and databases out there. Many entries on this list have been gathered thanks to the dedicated individuals that have made lists far more diverse and detailed than my own, and I encourage you to check them out:
Get Involved:
The Sound Index would be nothing without the community surrounding it, and we rely on your expertise and insight into new and exciting resources around the web. If you have a new resource, or know of something we’ve missed, then click below to send us a suggestion, or feedback on how we can improve the website.
Any suggestions made will be added to the growing list of community credits, so be sure to send your name and social media so people know where to find you!
Submit suggestions and feedback to inbox[at]soundindex[dot]net
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These are Formats, click these to refine results to specific types of content
Books
are longer published textsBlogs
are short form online contentForums
are community discussion boards, groups, or newslettersCourses
are fixed educational programmesTutorials
are one off or short learning contentShows
are serialised video or audio contentClick and type here to refine your search by key words in the title, tags, or description
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