GarageBand: Storytelling and Sound Design

Unleash your imagination and experiment with a myriad of sounds using GarageBand to tell a story. 

Armed with recording devices, participants capture the intricate symphony of everyday sounds - the rustle of leaves, the echo of footsteps, the whispers of ancient artifacts, and even the sound of the air conditioning! Back in the creative hub, armed with GarageBand and expertly guided by local musician Felicity Groom, young sound adventurers will blend their sounds to compile an ambient musical masterpiece to tell a story.

This program not only nurtures creativity but also hones technical skills and an appreciation for the art of storytelling and sound design.

Join us in this unique adventure and tune your ear to explore another side of the Museum.

During this workshop, participants will: 

• Explore various genres of music.
• Use GarageBand to record and sample sounds throughout the Museum.
• Back in the studio, weave these sounds together to create a piece of music that tells a story.
• Create an artwork to promote your musical masterpiece.

*Please note that all technical equipment required will be provided, however please bring along a 4GB USB for download to take home.

Don't forget to bring a water bottle and your lunch.

Participant reviews from our previous program:

"It was fun making a song out of sounds." — Mala (11)

"I really loved making music and my own album cover." — Saffron (9)

"I liked how we recorded the sounds in the museum. Exploring them was fun." — Kirby (12)

"I liked that I learnt more about Garage Band even more." — Vedhika (11)

"It was really fun making our songs and album covers, it was awesome." — Matilda (10)

Please note National Companion Cards are accepted at WA Museum Boola Bardip. Due to the nature of this workshop, companion card bookings should be made by contacting reception@museum.wa.gov.au.

Drop and leave programs

Drop and leave programs enable juniors to experience the Museum independently, discover and learn something new in an area of interest and access materials and resources that would not normally be available at home. All programs are managed and monitored by our experienced Learning and Engagement staff.