{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Sarah Belle Reid - Learning Sound and Synthesis","description":"Sarah Belle Reid is a trumpet player, composer, educator, and sonic explorer whose work combines classical performance, experimental electronics, and modular synthesis. With a background in conservatory training and a fearless embrace of improvisation and technology, Sarah\u2019s music blurs boundaries\u2014merging extended trumpet techniques, custom-built software, and handcrafted synth patches into deeply expressive, often otherworldly performances. It's great to have Sarah back on the Music Production Podcast! We talk about music as a practice, the joys of unpredictability in modular synthesis, and how constraints lead to creativity. We explore her educational approach and the value of creative curiosity. Sarah reminds us that music-making should be fun and playful! Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube Sarah's Upcoming Workshops and Courses: Sign up for Sarah's FREE Live Workshops: How to Finally Start Making Music with Synths (Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Getting Lost in Gear) - https:\/\/www.soundandsynthesis.com\/a\/2148058115\/2H9xLyBG Sarah is about to open enrollment for her very limited and highly-praised Learning Sound and Synthesis Course. Sign up for the priority notification list to get early access and exclusive early-bird bonuses! Learn more here:  https:\/\/www.soundandsynthesis.com\/a\/2148028332\/2H9xLyBG Takeaways: Modular as Playground \u2013 She uses modular synths not to replicate traditional instruments, but to build interactive environments for sonic exploration. Start with Curiosity \u2013 Whether teaching or performing, Sarah emphasizes the power of asking \u201cWhat happens if\u2026?\u201d rather than chasing specific outcomes. Constraints Create Freedom \u2013 Limiting one\u2019s tools or techniques can paradoxically unlock deeper creativity and more personal expression. Improvisation as Listening \u2013 Sarah sees improvisation not as random playing, but as a form of deep listening\u2014responding to yourself, your tools, and your environment in real time. Bridging Tradition and Tech \u2013 With a conservatory background and a DIY ethos, Sarah integrates academic rigor with playful experimentation. Teaching the Inner Artist \u2013 Her courses focus on helping students reconnect with joy, experimentation, and the \u201cwhy\u201d of making music\u2014not just the \u201chow.\u201d Sound as Emotional Language \u2013 Sarah uses synthesis to explore emotion and identity, encouraging others to find their own voice through abstract sound. Every Patch is a Performance \u2013 Even small synth patches hold potential for deep expression. You don\u2019t need complexity to create something meaningful. Links: Sarah's Official Site - https:\/\/www.sarahbellereid.com\/ Learning Sound and Synthesis Course - https:\/\/www.soundandsynthesis.com\/a\/2148028332\/2H9xLyBG Live Workshop - How to Finally Start Making Music with Synths (Without Feeling Overwhelmed or Getting Lost in Gear) - https:\/\/www.soundandsynthesis.com\/a\/2148058115\/2H9xLyBG How to Design Your First Modular Synth Patch Free Course - https:\/\/www.soundandsynthesis.com\/a\/2148028330\/2H9xLyBG Sarah's Instagram - https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/sarahbellereid\/ Sarah's YouTube - https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@sarahbellereid Sarah and Andrew Huang "No Listening" Collaboration - https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=UWPg2Sb1Zas Support Sarah on Patreon - https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/sarahbellereid Sarah on Music Production Podcast #334 - https:\/\/brianfunk.com\/blog\/sarah-belle-reid Eventide MixerLink - https:\/\/amzn.to\/4fGgLvv Onward Chase Bliss - https:\/\/www.chasebliss.com\/onward Brian Funk Website - https:\/\/brianfunk.com Music Production Club - https:\/\/brianfunk.com\/mpc  5-Minute Music Producer - https:\/\/brianfunk.com\/book Intro Music Made with 16-Bit Ableton Live Pack - https:\/\/brianfunk.com\/blog\/16-bit Music Production Podcast - https:\/\/brianfunk.com\/podcast Save 25% on Ableton Live Packs at my store with the code: PODCAST - https:\/\/brianfunk.com\/store This episode was edited by Animus Invidious of PerforModule - https:\/\/performodule.com\/ Thank you for listening.  Please review the Music Production Podcast on your favorite podcast provider! And don\u2019t forget to visit my site https:\/\/BrianFunk.com for music production tutorials, videos, and sound packs. Brian Funk  ","author_name":"Music Production Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/musicproductionpodcast.libsyn.com\/website","html":"