EDYou FM hosts Audio for Video Production Workshop to boost Skills through sound
Written by EDYOU FM Staff on November 10, 2025
Poor sound can ruin an otherwise spectacular production. Whether in movies, games, songs, or classroom materials, audio quality can make or break the audience’s experience. That simple truth inspired EdYou FM’s Audio for Video Production Workshop held on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the St. Rose’s High School Auditorium, bringing together educators from all across Guyana who were eager to explore how quality sound enhances teaching, storytelling, and digital content creation in modern education.
Among the participants was Ganda Soodoo, a Chemistry and Physics teacher at the Cyril Potter College of Education, who reflected on how the session addressed challenges he once faced. “When I first had to submit audio for assessments at university, any mistake meant starting all over,” he recalled. “Now, I can take raw audio, correct errors, and create smooth, engaging content. This opens new ways for me to teach and share knowledge with students, both in the classroom and online.”
Participants of the workshop
Lokaya Critchlow, also from the Cyril Potter College of Education, shared that the workshop provided valuable insights into using sound effectively in educational materials. “Sometimes we underestimate how much audio affects attention and comprehension,” she noted. “I plan to use these skills to make lessons more engaging and interactive for my students.”
As for Easardi Humel, a Science educator at St. George’s School of Sciences, she said that the workshop underscored how sound design can promote inclusivity. “In our fully digital school, audio is a big part of how lessons are delivered,” she stated. “I have a visually impaired student, and this training will help me create resources that meet the needs of all learners. It’s showing me just how powerful audio can be.”
Carlson Wickham, a lecturer at the Essequibo Technical Institute, highlighted the session’s practical benefits. “Background noise has always been a challenge in my recordings,” he admitted. “This workshop taught me how to improve audio quality, and now I can apply these techniques in my classroom, student projects, and even my freelance work.”
Participants spent the day refining skills such as reducing background noise, balancing audio levels, and editing for clarity and flow. With a hands-on format, complete interactive exercises, and lively icebreakers, the technical learning process became engaging and approachable.
Facilitator Phillip Williams, Head of EdYou FM, emphasized that audio quality is the backbone of any production. “Audio is key,” he said. “You can forgive bad visuals, but bad audio immediately jars the audience. Our goal is to empower educators to tell their stories, create quality content, and raise production standards nationally.” He added that strong audio not only enhances learning but also helps educators communicate ideas effectively in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.
Facilitator, Phillip Williams
The attendees described the atmosphere as friendly, supportive, and inspiring. Many of the participants left with fresh ideas for creating audio-rich lessons and supporting students with diverse learning needs.
The workshop closed on a note of excitement and confidence, with educators eager to apply their new skills and transform classroom experiences. Through initiatives like this, EdYou FM continues to champion professional growth and creative empowerment, equipping educators with the tools to tell stories that not only resonate but also educate and inspire.
By H. LaCruz
