Sound Jams Official Jam #1

Welcome to the very first Sound Jam!
A music-making challenge for everyone, whether you are just starting or a master producer.

Dates

Starts: Friday May 29th at 9:30 PM CST
Ends: June 9th at 12 AM CST

The theme will be revealed at the start of the jam!

What’s the challenge?

• Create one original music piece based on the hidden theme.

• No limits on genre, tools, or style.

• Go wild with your creativity!

Theme

Children’s Toys

Think back to the sounds of childhood where imagination ran wild and anything could be a musical instrument.

This theme invites you to explore the playful, whimsical, and sometimes chaotic world of toys. Your challenge is to craft a track inspired by or incorporating the sounds, textures, or emotions tied to children’s toys.

Inspiration & Ideas:

• Toy instruments: toy pianos, xylophones, plastic drums, music boxes, or Fisher-Price soundboards.

• Noisy nostalgia: rattles, wind-up toys, squeaky ducks, clickers, talking dolls, robot beeps.

• Sound design: recreate toy-like sounds using synths or samplers.

• Samples: Record or process real toys for percussive or melodic elements.

• Mood: playful, eerie, chaotic, innocent, nostalgic, or surreal.

This is a theme that can go light and whimsical or unexpectedly deep and emotional. Think music from a toy's perspective, or even soundtracks to imaginary play worlds.

Who can join?

Everyone!
Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned audio wizard, this jam is for all skill levels.

Submissions

Participants will submit:

• An audio file (your track)

• A cover image

• A title and description

Voting & Ranking

After the submission deadline:

• Everyone can vote on tracks

• Entries will be ranked by community vote

This jam is all about fun, discovery, and music love. No pressure, all levels of experience are welcome!

Ready to jam? Mark your calendar and bring the noise!