Sarah Belle Reid, Performer – Composer
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Show Notes
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 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
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
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