Sarah Belle Reid, Performer – Composer

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. To listen / watch: * Audio-only: click on the play button in the audio player above, or: * Video: watch the embedded video below or check it and previous episodes out on our YouTube Channel 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 Sonic Meditations by Pauline Oliveros The Postcard Project An esoteric discussion on virtual spaces, music and future predictions Alternatives to musical notation Sarah’s own creative output – check out Sarah’s discography here Virtual modular synth platform: VCV Rack Sarah’s free VCV Rack course Tag a Keyboard Player: Todd Barton Desert Island Discs: Self-titled – Doc Cheatham and Nicholas Payton, Not In Our Name – Charlie Haden, Electronic Works 1958-1995 – Else Marie Pade Pimp your Band T-Shirt: Spit Key links: Buy some keyboard related merchandise Drop us a line via the website, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Twitter,