Data sonification is the art and science of turning data into sound.

Just as data can be visualised by transforming it into bars, lines and colours, it can also be sonified – transformed into pitches, volume levels and audio effects.

Loud Numbers sonification training covers both the theory and practice of sonification, with a focus on storytelling and musical sonification. We go over what sonification can do, the different types of sonification out there, what it’s best used for and which types of data work best in sound. We’ll also introduce you to an array of tools for making sonifications - and you’ll have the chance to make your own sonification using tools that require no coding knowledge.

With data sonification in your skillset, you can add audio to your visualizations, tell data stories with sound, or even create pieces of music driven by data. Sonification is a fantastic tool for reaching blind or partially sighted audiences, and it can also add a unique emotional resonance to your work.

We can run sessions of any size or shape, from one-hour introductory workshops to multi-day immersive courses, for any audience - from total beginners, to people with plenty of experience with data and/or sound. In the past, we’ve worked with musicians, journalists, scientists, designers, civil servants, and other people who want to reach audiences in new and innovative ways.

If you’d like us to host a training session for your organisation, then don’t hesitate to drop us a line.