Suzanne Ciani Explains Synthesizers, Montreal Gets an F- at Quarantine (Patreon)

How's everyone doing? Yesterday we finally had weather that was actually reminiscent of Spring! Unfortunately, the entire population of Montreal, having seemingly suffered a collective amnesia, were doing their best to be the absolute worst at this whole help-stop-the-pandemic-thing. People were lining up in droves for ice cream across the street - ICE CREAM, you guys - and not even good ice cream but basic garden variety whatever ice cream (yea, I'm looking at you Bilboquet. overrated) It was ridiculous and embarrassing. Hard fail, MTL. 

But here we are today and it's cold and overcast and if you didn't have any concept of what time it was (which many of us don't, understandably) you'd maybe guess it was a Sunday in November. I happen to know that Sundays in November are perfect for learning (or if you're me, re-learning) about synthesizers. And if there is anyone who is going to teach anybody about the world of synthesizers, that anyone should definitely be the magnificent Suzanne Ciani (who btw is worth meeting any day of any month of any year)  She is an actual synth God. Seriously. Watch how she explains so clearly what she's doing with an openness and eloquence unmarred by pretension or superciliousness that so many stude-dudes-with-Attitudes have. It's all invitation and zero gatekeeping. Yes, I know this clip was technically taken from a kids' show but WHO AMONG US doesn't sometimes need things explained like we are 5? She is absolutely masterful. I love her, can you tell? I LOVE HER. And you will too. 

P.S should you feel inspired to venture into a little synthesizing of your own after watching this clip then I highly recommend downloading the MiRack app. It's free and super fun to use.