Oral history is one of our favorite ways of capturing family stories so this is a resource page for recording and editing audio.  This is an overview page where we provide a variety of quick resources, links to articles and audio tools we regularly use, and that we discuss in our presentations. We hope these tips will help you in the work of recording family stories. Why? Because hearing a voice of someone we love is priceless.

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Recording and editing audio – quick tools

My all-time favorite digital voice recorder - the Olympus WS-852 with built-in USB connection. Click to get it on Amazon.
This is our favorite recorder which has a built-in USB connection

Here are links to our best audio articles:

Transcription resources

These articles share detailed information about transcription tools, methods and resources.

Free Printables and Downloads

Each of these links will take you to a page where you can download free printables:

Helpful articles on storytelling using video, audio or good, old-fashioned writing

Would you like help?

We love meeting with clients one-on-one. In these sessions we can storyboard your memoir, map out a custom plan to tell a life story, or help you get organized.

Life story interviews

Gift certificates:

Available in any amount, life story interview gift certificates are a meaningful alternative to buying “stuff.” We have many families give their parents, grandparents or partner a life story interview for special occasions.

Click here to order or print a gift certificate.

Disclaimer: This page contains a few affiliate links which means if you purchase some of the products with our links, we make a small commission. We really appreciate the support you give us when you use our links.  It’s a tiny part of our income, but it helps!