Field Recording Workshop - Lilydale

The Yarra Ranges Sound Ecology Project (YRSEP) is a community-driven arts initiative exploring the living soundscape of our region. Through listening, recording, and creative practice, we’re building a collective archive of the sounds that define our environment, from forests and waterways to town centres and quiet hidden spaces.

YRSEP is a hands-on introduction to field recording, the art of capturing environmental sound and transforming it into creative material. Whether you’re completely new to audio or already working in music, film, or sound design, this session will guide you through the fundamentals of deep listening and practical recording techniques.

No experience is required, just curiosity.

What You’ll Learn
• How to listen deeply and identify interesting sonic details
• How to use professional field recorders and sensitive microphones
• Basic microphone techniques and recording strategies
• How to capture clean, immersive environmental sound
• Simple ways to organise and document your recordings

What We’ll Do
• Introduction to sound ecology and listening practices
• Demonstration of recording equipment
• Guided field recording session (weather permitting)
• Small group sound gathering
• Reflection and optional sharing for the YRSEP community archive
All recording equipment is provided.

This workshop is open to artists, musicians, students, nature lovers, and curious community members of all ages and experience levels.

Come along, listen differently, and help us build a shared sonic portrait of the Yarra Ranges.