Soundscaping for health, relationships and success (Udemy.com)
Unleash the power of sound to improve all your outcomes in life
Created by: Julian Treasure
Last updated January 2014
What you will learn
- Understand the fundamental relationships between, sound, vibration and our universe
- Learn about the difference between vision and sound, and how they are both processed by our brains
- Become aware of noise and its impact on our health, our education and our economy
- Learn how to take control of the noise around you
- Design for experience
- Understand how and when music should be used
- Output appropriate and thoughtful sound
- Become capable of using sound to calm and sooth, and the best practises for sound health
- Understand the benefits of generative sound
- Audit the sound around you
- Learn how to create soundscapes for specific affect
How it compares
Against the other 662 rated Udemy courses in Health & Fitness on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.3 out of 5higher than 8% of them
- Reviews1,249#118 of 663 by number of reviews
- Length1.1 hoursshorter than 85% of them
- Last updatedJanuary 2014earlier than 99% of them
Course Description
Look around you. Most of what you see was designed by someone. Now think about the soundscapes you have experienced today. The odds are, most of them have been accidental and unpleasant. Sound profoundly affects every area of our lives, from our health to our productivity.
The word 'soundscape' was coined by the Canadian composer and author Murray Schafer. Schafer used the word to describe all of the sound around us. 'Soundscaping', the verb, describes the process of consciously designing that sound; taking responsibility for it and creating sound that is appropriate, effective and intentional. This skill can be applied anywhere; in your home, in your office, in your schools.
My mission is to make the world sound beautiful. I've spoken about this topic on the TED stage in my talk Why architects need to use their ears. As founder of The Sound Agency, my company works with some of the world's biggest brands to increase their sales and customer satisfaction by improving the way they sound. Now I share this knowledge with you to help you master the art of soundscaping.
Instructor Details
- 4.3 Rating
1,249 Reviews
Julian Treasure
Julian Treasure is a sound and communication expert. His vision is for a world that listens consciously and speaks powerfully.
Julian is author of the books How to be Heard: Secrets for Powerful Speaking and Listening and Sound Business. His new book Sound Affects is published in March 2025 (UK) and June 2025 (US and other countries).
His five TED talks about sound and communication have been watched over 150 million times and his latest talk, How to speak so that people want to listen, is the sixth most watched TED talk of all time.
Julian is a media commentator on speaking and listening skills, and has been featured by the likes of TIME Magazine, The Economist, The BBC, and The Times, as well as leading podcasts such as Diary of a CEO.
Julian has worked with major brands worldwide to improve the way they sound. Their pioneering methods have improved customer happiness, raised sales, and even lowered crime rates, and their work has made headlines internationally.
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Reviews
By Davashi Shabazz on 4/16/2025
I want to express my deep dissatisfaction with the instructor's conduct during this course. Regrettably, there were moments where the instructor displayed racial tones and perpetuated stereotypes, creating an uncomfortable and unwelcoming learning environment. Such behavior is entirely inappropriate and stands in direct opposition to the principles of respect and inclusivity that should define an educational setting. At the beginning of the course, while discussing noise, the instructor addressed the topic of neighboring noises. However, when referring to an African American young child in a photo, his tone revealed clear disdain as he said, “and him.” This comment, coupled with the choice of the image used, strongly implied racial bias. If proper research had been conducted, it would have shown that multiple music genres—including heavy metal, hip-hop, pop, and country music—have faced scrutiny for promoting violence and negativity. It was unnecessary for the instructor to single out this particular image or use that tone to illustrate his point. Such actions were both disrespectful and uncalled for.
By Anonymized User on 10/13/2023
looks dated, need to refresh with the current trends
By Norma Franco on 4/8/2021
I have completed all three courses by Professor Julian Treasure and love each one of them. He is very informative, uses appropriate/understanding language, tone, and gestures. I learned a lot personally and professionally. I wish he taught more courses on Udemy. Thank you Professor Treasure. Best wishes.
By Donna Thornton on 10/17/2020
Good course. Thanks
By Martin Escobedo on 9/26/2020
Great training
By Zane Alexzander Bailey on 9/19/2020
I found the course very enjoyable and it taught me things I did not know before
By Lilia Mora on 9/15/2020
Great insight on soundscaping!
By Herbert Roberts on 9/6/2020
THIS COURSE IS INFORMATIVE.
By Hannes Woolls on 8/20/2020
very nice course, never knew sound is so important
By Shanon Washington on 8/18/2020
Excellent
By Willie Sledge on 8/14/2020
Very good match for me , this will help me with life skills and I have learned to pay attention to my environment; there is a great many natural sounds that come from every where!
By Janine Durr on 8/4/2020
good facts
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