What to Expect at a SoundLabs Camp

Working with Loops (Incredibox)

Younger musicians and those new to music production will find this app approachable, engaging, and fun (available on the App Store and Google Play). Designed as an entry-level platform, it introduces students to working with loops in an intuitive way, while its simplicity and creative appeal keep learners of all levels actively engaged.

Out of India (An Incredibox demo by

David N. Childs)

Working with Loops (SoundTrap)

Learn to work with loops to compose and produce a short popular or rock-style song. This more advanced program is well suited to older students and adult learners. SoundTrap offers a broad library of sounds, professional-style mixing capabilities, and supports the teaching of essential production techniques such as balancing, panning, clip editing, and recording original audio. (Chromebook compatible)

Creating Foley Sound Effects

Get hands-on with real microphones and step into the world of Foley artistry. Learn how everyday objects can be transformed into convincing sound effects—footsteps, weather, movement, and more—and discover how these sounds are recorded, shaped, and seamlessly integrated into films and short videos to bring stories to life.

Filmscoring

Learn the essential techniques used by film composers to create music for short films. Explore how music supports storytelling by shaping mood, emotion, pacing, and character, and gain hands-on experience synchronizing music to picture using real film clips.

Creating Videos in iMovie (to existing mp3s)

Develop the skills needed to create polished, professional-quality videos set to existing soundtracks using iMovie. Learn how to edit visuals to match musical structure, timing, and mood, and explore techniques such as cutting to the beat, pacing, transitions, and visual storytelling to bring music to life on screen.

Choral Composition

Study choral and instrumental compositional techniques and apply these concepts through a series of focused mini-projects.

Reaching the Stars (An Incredibox demo by

David N. Childs)

Eclipsed by David N. Childs (using SoundTrap)

Carl and Ellie by David N. Childs (using Foley 0’ 00”—1’ 00”)

Foley Explained

Oceanmaker by David N. Childs (a short film score)

Arctic Summer by David N. Childs (a short film score)

Sure On This Shining Night by Morten Lauridsen, performed by Vox Humana, David N. Childs, conductor.

The New Moon by David N. Childs, performed by Vox Humana, David N. Childs, conductor.

Brazil (An Incredibox demo by

David N. Childs)

Do Not Go Gentle by David N. Childs, performed by Vox Humana, David N. Childs, conductor.

For More Compositions by David please go to: www.sbmp.com

Look to the Light by David N. Childs.