Audacity is free, open source software for recording and editing sounds.

Why use Audacity?

1. It’s FREE!!
2. Very easy to use audio editor
3.  It’s FREE!

What you can do with Audacity (or any Audio Editing Software) in the Classroom

General Music Classroom
Create Podcasts
Teach Song Form
Music History Listening
Remixing – Play original then play the remix
Create an Electronic Portfolio of student work
Record compositions
Endless uses to unlock creativity in the classroom

Instrumental/Vocal Lessons and/or Performing Ensembles
Record Instrumental/Vocal Lessons
Record Performances
Create an Electronic Portfolio of student work
Record compositions
Endless uses to unlock creativity in the classroom
Slow recordings down for transcribing (Jazz)

How to use Audacity
Audacity Manual

What you should be able to do in Audacity.
1. Import Audio/MIDI Files
2. Edit Files – Cut, copy, paste, etc.
3. Add new tracks (Audacity is multi-track)
4. Record audio (microphone internal or USB)
5. Change speed of file – slow down or speed up
6. Change Pitch of file – for vocalists