The SoundHouse is a music education facility that explores the possibilities of combining music and computer technology within the context of the performing arts. It is a place where young people can explore music-making, learning technical skills and concepts in the areas of composition, sound design and recording using computer technology, in a variety of fun-packed multimedia experiences for children and adults.

The SoundHouse is housed inside the Baxter Theatre Centre and has the support of the University of Cape Town, the Western Cape Education Department and various other music industry role players. An appreciation of music through the use of electronic keyboards and computers is the key focus of our teaching programmes. Apart from teaching music composition, recording and sound technology, an understanding of the role of music within the arts industries such as dance, drama, theatre and film is instilled. The SoundHouse is proud to have been serving the community in and around Cape Town since 1998, and hope to continue to bring creative joy to as many children, young people and adults as possible.

The SoundHouse concept was developed in Australia by visionary music educators at the Victorian Arts Centre in Melbourne and the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney. This innovative project, established in 1998, was the first SoundHouse outside Australia. Australia has an established network of Soundhouses. There are currently SoundHouses in six countries and the list keeps growing.