From Data to Sound: A Hands-On Data Sonification Workshop. Join online or in-person

🎉 From Data to Sound — A Hands-On Sonification Workshop

Join us for a unique journey exploring the fascinating intersection of data and sound! This workshop will shift your perspective on data by allowing you to hear it instead of just seeing it.

📜 Overview

Learn to transform datasets into captivating sonic systems, where rhythm, pitch, texture, and behavior are driven by the data itself. This hands-on experience draws inspiration from installations and performances, focusing on practical applications.

To see an example of the thrilling possibilities, check out DATASONICA, the award-winning audiovisual installation that turns environmental data into sound!

🛠 Format

• Hybrid Format: Join us online via Zoom or in-person in London.
• In-person spots: Maximum of 5 participants.
• Zoom link will be shared via Luma 48 hours before the session.

👩‍🏫 What You’ll Do

Participants will work with a dataset to create a functioning sonic system through guided exercises:

• Map data to sound (pitch, tempo, texture)
• Design simple rule-based systems
• Experiment with real-time or generative behavior
• Build a structured sonification concept

🎓 What You’ll Learn

• The fundamentals of sonification and its distinctions
• Meaningful ways to map data to sound
• Designing systems rather than one-off outputs
• How sound reveals patterns differently than visuals
• The place of sonification in real-world projects

🏆 Outcome

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Have a working sonification system or prototype
• Develop a framework for applying sound in your projects
• Gain a fresh perspective on data beyond visuals.

🌟 Who This Is For

This workshop welcomes:

• Designers and creative technologists
• Sound designers and musicians
• Studios focused on immersive or experiential work
• Anyone working with data who seeks new ways to explore beyond charts
  No advanced technical skills are required—just curiosity!

🧰 Tools

Participants will use:

• Ableton Live and other free browser-based tools.
  You'll receive setup guidance before the session.

🔥 What Makes This Different

This workshop emphasizes systemic thinking in a small group setting, ensuring you receive direct feedback and ample space for experimentation.

🎟 Tickets

• In-person (London): £150
• Online: £75
  Paid Substack subscribers receive discounted rates; consider becoming a Substack subscriber for additional perks!

👩‍🏫 About the Instructor

Led by Tiziana Alocci, an award-winning data artist and UAL lecturer, this workshop is rooted in her extensive experience with sound, visuals, and systems, highlighted by collaborations with brands like Gucci, Lufthansa, and The National Gallery. Check out her work on Instagram!

➡️ After the Workshop

Dive deeper with discounted tickets and direct connections to:

• Advanced TouchDesigner + data visualization classes
• Workflows for data-driven installations workshops

📞 Reserve Your Spot

Capacity is limited—once it’s full, it’s full! Don’t miss out!

For more information, please email hello@necessity.ink.

Want to host a workshop? Our studio in Hackney Wick is ready to welcome your guests. Get in touch for a free quote at hello@necessity.ink.