Bring Ideas to Life Through Sound
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A NIF × Soundtrap Creative Audio Workshop that helps students turn ideas into sound through a FREE guided workshop. Access to the free 60-day Soundtrap School Plan is available exclusively to workshop participants.
( Ever feel like something is missing from your work? )
I don’t know where to start
The software feels too complicated
I don’t have a music background
The sound doesn’t match my visuals
No direction
The software is so expensive
Too
complex
( Welcome to , a Cloud-Based Digital Audio Workstation )
Create Anywhere
You don’t need expensive software or complicated setups to start creating. Soundtrap works entirely in your browser, so students can jump in instantly. Whether they’re on a laptop at home or a device at school. Projects are saved in the cloud, making it easy to continue anytime, anywhere, without losing progress.
Create Together
Creative work doesn’t have to be done alone. With Soundtrap, students can collaborate in real time: recording, editing, and building ideas together even if they’re in different locations. This makes the process more engaging, more social, and closer to how real creative teams work today.
Start Without Experience
Many students hesitate to explore sound because they feel they “don’t know music.” Soundtrap removes that barrier with a simple, intuitive interface designed for beginners. Students can learn by doing. Experimenting with sound, making mistakes, and building confidence as they go.
Turn Ideas Into Real Sound
Having an idea is one thing; bringing it to life is another. Soundtrap gives students access to professional tools like built-in loops, effects, and auto-tune, so their work can actually sound polished and expressive. It’s not just about learning software, it’s about turning imagination into something real.
( Meet NIF Guest Instructor )
Chad Reisfelt
Chad Reisfelt began his career as a classroom educator, where he saw how creativity and technology can help students communicate, engage, and grow. He later moved into education technology, focusing on how digital tools can support meaningful learning experiences for both teachers and students.
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At Soundtrap, Chad works with schools to bring music, audio, and podcast creation into the classroom in accessible and practical ways. His work supports curriculum strategy, educator enablement, and creative tool adoption, helping students use sound to tell stories, express ideas, and build creative confidence.
Through this NIF workshop, Chad introduces students to audio creation as part of interdisciplinary art and media practice.
( Sign up for a Free Soundtrap Session )
During the session, we will ask participants to enter their names in the Zoom Chat so we can match attendance with the original registration list. Once your attendance is verified, the promo code will be sent to you shortly after the workshop.
Device Requirements & Preparation
Please join the workshop using a computer or laptop for the best experience. A stable internet connection is recommended. We encourage you to stay for the full session, not only to receive your promo code, but also to benefit from the instructor’s guided introduction to this powerful creative tool.
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What You Will Receive
Participants will receive a promo code for 60 days of free access to Soundtrap’s School Plan(up to 100 students per school plan). The code must be redeemed by June 15 from workshop 1.
(Learn more about Soundtrap School Plan)
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Workshop Access
This is a live virtual workshop led by Soundtrap educator Chad Reisfelt. Students will learn how to begin creating with audio, music, and storytelling.
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Who Can Attend
Recommended for students ages 10–17, educators, and parents interested in creative learning, digital storytelling, and beginner-friendly audio creation tools for classrooms or home learning.
( Who This Is For )
( Common Challenges )
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Complex tools
Soundtrap simplifies workflow and focus only on what students need to start creating.
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No music experience
Students learn from zero without needing formal music training.
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No clear starting point
The session guides students step by step through their first audio layer.
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Weak audio for visuals
Students learn how sound can support mood, rhythm, and storytelling.