Music people call it sound. Neighborhoods call it noise. We bring practical solutions to both. Sound Music Cities brings expert strategy and solutions for sound issue management. For music ecosystems – be they fragile or brimming with economic development potential – proper management of sound issues is not just about turning levels down. We created Sound Music Cities because finding a balance requires sound, practical policy solutions that can be efficiently implemented and speak to multiple stakeholders. Sound Music Cities has spent the last decade developing practical solutions for sound issue management in one of most influential music cities in the world. We work with local and municipal governments, venues, entertainment districts, music festivals and neighborhood associations, and other community leaders to create plans of action to negotiate the intersection of music economies and the built environment. We solve existing sound issues and craft strategies to avoid future ones through policy, training, and bridge-building best practices.