COMMUNITY
HIFI
Sound shapes how we feel, connect, and belong.
Community HiFi is cultivating a deeper appreciation for the sounds that surround us. Through education, advocacy, and mindful listening, we’re helping communities create and explore sonic environments that nurture health and belonging.
Welcome
We believe that sound shapes our lives in profound ways. From the rustle of leaves to the rhythm of a busy street, the sounds around us influence how we feel, connect, and belong. Community HiFi is here to help you discover the power of mindful listening and healthy soundscapes. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we’re building a movement that celebrates sound as essential to our well-being.
Field Notes
How To Start Recording the Soundscape Around You?
I’ve been making field recordings for most of my life, and the question I get asked most often isn’t about gear. It’s some version of “where do I even start?” People assume the answer involves an equipment list. It doesn’t.
How Do Different Cultures Understand and Value Sound?
A few years ago I was leading a soundwalk through a park, the kind of walk where we stop every so often and just stand still and listen. One participant, who had grown up in rural Finland before moving to the States, said something that stuck with me.
Sound Diversity: Why a Varied Soundscape Might Be a Healthy One
Stand in an old growth forest and close your eyes. You will not hear one sound. You will hear dozens, layered on top of each other. Wind moving through different heights of canopy. A woodpecker working a snag somewhere off to your left. Insects at a pitch just under the birds.
Featured Soundscape
Upcoming Events
Interested in Volunteering?
We’re looking for curious people who care about sound and community. Maybe you want to lead a soundwalk, help with events, or share what makes your local soundscape special. No experience necessary, just an open ear.
Want to join us? Let’s talk about how you can help.