In my writing, I primarily focus on a mixture of modern and classical styles, often emphasizing my roots in folk guitar music when appropriate. Folk music speaks to a person’s base desires, and when paired with filmic character development it can be a powerful tool in establishing empathy.
After composing a memorable and atmosphere-appropriate theme, I realize the cue through virtual instrumentation. Much of my work incorporates a hybridization between recorded live instruments and MIDI software so as to achieve a full and honest sound.
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Sarah holds a B.A. in Music from the Mahurin Honors College at Western Kentucky University and a Certificate of Completion from the Film Scoring Summer Program in Varna, Bulgaria. She published her thesis Sound and Emotion: The Use of Music in the Cinematic Experience in May 2019.
She currently lives in Los Angeles, CA.