Sara Landeau
Sara is a guitarist, bassist, drummer, educator, music program coordinator, producer, engineer, music director, songwriter, and artist living in NYC. She currently plays lead guitar in punk-pop-dance-feminist NYC band THE JULIE RUIN featuring Kathleen Hanna (Le Tigre, Bikini Kill), Kathi Wilcox (Bikini Kill, Casual Dots) , Carmine Covelli (Bridget Everett and the Tender Moments), and Kenny Mellman (Kiki & Herb). Around 2003, Sara opened Brooklyn Music Studio for Women & Girls in Greenpoint, Brooklyn NY, providing private and group instrument lessons year round. This has been an ongoing community and educational series, affiliated with the Girls Rock Camp Alliances.
Latest Posts
Moog Theremini: Hands-On Review
The newest addition to the Theremin family — called the Moog Theremini — is the third of the...
NAMM 2022: The Latest in Music and Audio Gear
NAMM is back! And although Winter NAMM (North American Music Manufacturers) 2022 was been moved to June 3rd-5th...
New Neumann NDH 30 Headphones Offer Smooth Sound
Neumann is excited to announce the latest Flagship model of their esteemed headphone series: the Neumann NDH 30...
Sennheiser Releases XSW In-Ear Monitoring Complete System
Set yourself free from cables with the new Sennheiser XSW In-Ear Monitoring Complete System. Sennheiser, a world leader...
Which Headphones Match Your Rolling Stones Style?
The Rolling Stones and V-MODA have partnered to release a new line of headphones celebrating the 60th anniversary...
Guitar Anatomy: Understanding the Parts of a Guitar
Guitars are made up of tone-woods, strings, hardware (metal and plastic), and electronics. These all work together to...
Drums Anatomy: Understanding the Parts of a Drum Kit
A drum kit is made up of drum shells, assorted cymbals, and metal hardware to keep everything in...
Adorama Music Introduces New Brand, Boroughs Guitars
Hot on the heels of Adorama Music — which was launched last year — comes Boroughs Guitars, a new...
Best Guitar Recording Accessories for Beginners
Recording equipment can often be cumbersome to travel with, overly complicated for beginners, or time-consuming to put together....
7 Streaming Accessories Every Creator Needs
Whether you’re a professional creating videos for a streaming platform, want to upgrade your online image in conferences,...
Orange Announces New Super Crush 100 Watt Amp
For fans of Orange Amps and their inimitable classic sound comes the Orange Super Crush 100 Watt series, introducing features...
Here’s What You Missed at Summer NAMM 2021
Make no mistake about it…The music industry is quickly revving back up. After more than a year unable...
How To Set Up A Small Performance Space
There isn’t one correct way to set up your home rehearsal or performance space. Every room has its...
New Fender Ultra Luxe Stratocasters & Telecaster Take Ultra Series to the Next Level
Fender has done it again, impressing us in 2021 with a new series called the Fender Ultra Luxe...
Home Recording Studio Equipment Setup for Beginners
Looking to create a home studio but don’t know where to start? We cover the essential equipment for...
In-ear vs On-ear vs Over-ear Headphones
These days we’re listening to music on smartphones more than ever before. Unfortunately, those same phones’ internal speakers...
Fender Unveils New American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Acoustic Guitars
Fender unveiled the original Jazzmaster guitar in 1958 to appeal to professional jazz guitarists. The offset-waist body made...
15 Essential Guitar Effects Pedals
Whether you’re just starting out or filling up your pedalboard, you’ll find this list of essential, must have...
How to Choose Audio Cables for Your Electric Guitars
Although they’re not as flashy or fun as guitars, amplifiers, or effects pedals, you won’t make much music...
Roland's New Digital Keyboards and Pianos Deliver Authentic Instrument Feel
Ready to play more music this year? Capture inspiration with Roland’s new cool, clever, and compact series of...
The Best Audio Recorders for Capturing Quality Sound
Looking for the best audio recorder for a project? Whether it’s recording audio during video shoots or dialogue...
NAMM 2019: Sennheiser Announces XS Wireless Series 2.4 GHz MI & A4V Audio Transmitter and Receiver Sets
The audio experts at Sennheiser have just announced the new XS wireless MI & A4V Audio Transmitter and...
How to Record a Song: Gear and Steps to Get Started
Find out what you need to record a song right at home—starting from setting up your own recording...
Fender Introduces the New American Performer Series: See the 6 Guitars & 3 Bass Models Here
Merging the timeless Fender look and its modern features, the company has just released its latest series: the...
15 Holiday Gifts for Music Lovers
Get musical this holiday season and give your friends and family the gift of melodies with these gifts,...
The Long-Awaited Garry Winogrand Documentary Highlights the Iconic Street Photographer
Garry Winogrand: All Things are Photographable is the first cinematic survey of Winogrand’s work, including selections from over...
IBC 2018: Adobe Announces New Creative Cloud Editing Upgrades
This week at IBC 2018, Adobe unveiled the new features coming to Creative Cloud. Highlights include Adobe Sensei-powered...
The New Boss VE-500 Vocal Performer Pedal Is a Must for Singing Guitarists
The advanced VE-500 Vocal Performer pedal, a multi-effects stomp box for singing guitarists, is a powerhouse. The settings...
Apple Is Now Offering Free Photo Editing Classes by Phone
Want to take your photos — and your Photos app — to the next level? If so, Apple...
How to Break Out of a Creative Rut
Looking for inspiration? Sometimes we need new tools to help us get through a creative rut. All it...
Adobe Announces Their '2018 Rising Stars of Photography,' a Global Mix of Perspectives and Talent
This week, Adobe announced their choices for the “2018 Rising Stars in Photography,” an annual spotlight celebrating up-and-coming...
How to Combine Live and Virtual Instruments
Virtual instruments are great. There’s no arguing the merits of having a virtual cornucopia of drum samples and...
Fender Unveils the New Player Series: Here's What You Need to Know
Fender recently surveyed guitarists and bassists around the world, asking them questions to discover what they would change...
10 Sound Artists to Look Out For
The term sound art is a slippery one, constantly morphing and leaking into formats as diverse as experimental...
Building Your Pedal Board 101: Setting Up Your Effect Signal Chain
The desire for innovative sounds has intrigued musicians in every culture since the dawn of time. Oscillating the...
InSound: Protest Songs Written by Women
Last month, organizers of the Women’s March shared their call for a “Day Without a Woman” on Instagram:...
InSound: 10 Ways to Get Out of a Creative Rut
Are you feeling uninspired lately? If so, don't beat yourself up - instead, be proactive and realize that...
InSound: 9 Last Minute Gifts for Musicians Who Have Everything
In this holiday edition of InSound, Julie Ruin guitarist and Adorama Learning Center contributor Sara Landeau tells us...
InSound: 4 Women Who Pioneered Electronic Music
Part of a regular Adorama Learning Center series, Sara Landeau’s ‘InSound’ explores the best in audio gear, how-to’s...
InSound: Pro Tools 101 for the Tech-Averse Guitarist
If you’ve never used real recording software before, Adorama audio expert and The Julie Ruin guitarist Sara Landeu...
InSound: Touring with the Julie Ruin
Part of a regular Adorama Learning Center series, Sara Landeau’s ‘InSound’ explores the best in audio gear, how-to’s...
InSound: Girls Rock Camp - A Workshop on Pedals
Last week I taught a workshop at Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls in Brooklyn. Although this camp...
InSound: Interview with SHE SHREDS Magazine Founder Fabi Reyna
Fabi Reyna is the editor in chief of the world’s first and currently only print magazine dedicated to...
InSound: Best Tips and Accessories to Maximize Your Music Practice Space
Part of a regular Adorama Learning Center series, Sara Landeau’s ‘InSound’ explores the best in audio gear, how-to’s...
InSound: Infamous Guitars in Rock and Roll History
From Prince’s Cloud Schecter featured in "Purple Rain," to John Lennon's favorite guitar used in the Revolver recordings...
InSound: Touring and How To Avoid Last Minute Disasters
You can’t take everything you want on tour. Items need to be micro-sized or get traded in for...
InSound: Preparing Your Pedal Board for Tour
Setting up a guitar pedal board can be overwhelming for a beginner, or even a seasoned guitarist. In...
InSound: Meet Sara Landeau, Music Geek and Guitarist for The Julie Ruin
Meet our newest audio expert, Sara Landeau, as she guides us through her favorite gear, how-to’s , and...
