Ep#105: Looping, Improv & Breaking The Classical Rulebook with Rebekah Reid

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ What if classical music wasn’t meant to stay in its box? In this episode of Girls Twiddling Knobs , we meet violinist, composer and loop pedal artist Rebekah Reid , who’s pushing the boundaries of what classical performance can be. Blending classical, jazz and electronic music, Rebekah uses live looping and improvisation to create layered, genre-defying performances that feel both ancient and futuristic. 🎻 We explore how she carved out her own artistic identity, the joy and vulnerability of solo performance, and how to stay creatively free in a world that often expects musicians to stay in their lane. ✨ If you’re a musician, composer or creative who’s felt the pressure to “stick to the rules,” this episode will inspire you to start breaking them—with intention. 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE 🔗 Connect with Rebekah: Website >> Instagram >> 🎛️ Beginner-Friendly Gear Links Boss RC-1 Loop Station >> TC Electronic Flashback 2 Delay Pedal >> Roland SPD::ONE Percussion Pad >> Korg microKORG Synthesizer/Vocoder >> Yamaha P-45 Digital Piano >> Logic Pro (Mac DAW) >> Valhalla Supermassive (Free Delay/Reverb Plugin) >> TAL Reverb 4 (Free Plugin) >> --------------------------------------------------- Girls Twiddling Knobs has ended, but you can stay connected to Isobel's artistic work here. Girls Twiddling Knobs was hosted by Isobel Anderson and produced by Isobel Anderson and Jade Bailey from Nov 2020-Jan 2026 and will remain live on all major podcast platforms throughout 2026. We are grateful to the British Library who have archived the podcast in their Sound and Vision Collection. Learn more about the Girls Twiddling Knobs legacy here . Watch this episode on YouTube Explore more episodes here . Listen on Spotify .

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This episode is 72:51 long.

This episode was published on Mar 26, 2025.

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