Sarah Belle Reid, Performer - Composer - The Keyboard Chronicles

Most of our guests are hard to pigeon-hole, but none moreso than Sarah Belle Reid. We delve into Sarah’s fascinating work in modular synthesis, composition and even take a few detours into academia and virtual reality. If you’ve ever thought about learning or jumping into modular synthesis, Sarah has some great guidance as well.

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Discussion topics covered during the show (links will open in new tab):

Sarah’s musical upbringing

Learning trumpet and piano classicly and the transition to experimental / electronic music

Dealing with anxiety and ‘stage fright’ in performance

Discovering and loving modular synthesis

The Serge modular synth

The challenge of learning modular synthesis

Learn more about the MIGSI (Minimally Invasive Gesture Sensing Interface)

Group education and mentoring of synthesis students (you can check out Sarah’s course here)

Dealing with doubts about musical training and ability

Not getting caught up in genre

The Imaginative Listening Project