Meet Sabrielle Augustin | Composer + Educator + Founder Of Asmeriecharm Studio LLC
We had the good fortune of connecting with Sabrielle Augustin and we’ve shared our conversation below.
Hi Sabrielle, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
Starting my own studio was deeply influenced by my upbringing and personal experiences. Since I was young, I’ve always been inspired by my father, who runs his own company, and one of my mentors who also founded her own production company. Seeing them take charge of their paths really encouraged me to think independently about my own.
After graduating from Berklee College of Music, I began my career as a composer for educational games and animated films. Even then, I enjoyed setting up my own workspace and designing business cards… small things that made me feel like I was moving toward independence. But despite enjoying collaborations, I often felt constrained by the industry’s predefined roles that didn’t fully reflect my potential.
The idea for Asmeriecharm Studio came to me somewhat randomly in 2018, while I was writing my first interactive educational storybook, Emeradia. At first it was simply meant for my students, but as I worked on it, I realized I wanted a personal space where I could freely combine my passions for music, storytelling, and education.
A turning point came after encouragement from a close friend to take the leap, even though I had no prior business experience. What I did have were the skills and passion I had built over more than a decade in the industry. Despite setbacks and challenges, I learned how important it is to protect your vision, to stay authentic, and to carve a space where your creativity can flourish.
Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I’m Sabrielle, though as an artist I go by SabrielleMelodies. I’m a composer, creative director, and educator who has always believed music is a form of storytelling. While it may not be an official genre, storytelling feels like the truest way to describe my work. For over a decade, I’ve written music for video games, animation, and educational projects, and more recently I’ve shifted my focus toward creative paths that feel more aligned with who I am becoming.
My relationship with music began at age three with the violin, spending much of my childhood immersed in orchestras and classical traditions. When lessons weren’t possible, I taught myself piano and its since become the heart of my voice as a composer. My influences ranges from Bach, Debussy, and Shostakovich to Nobuo Uematsu, Joe Hisaishi, Yoko Shimomura, Rio Kimmy, Jon Hopkins, Stephen Schwartzand. Honestly, the list is endless. My inspirations shift constantly depending on where life takes me.
Today, I divide my time between composing for creative teams and developing Asmeriecharm, my multimedia storytelling studio. I also direct immersive audiobook projects. My proudest work so far is Emeradia, a storybook that blends music, illustration, and pedagogy. It’s been a
labor of love that was warmly received with over 100 Amazon reviews. Book Two is currently in development, continuing the story where the first left off.
Along the way, I’ve composed and shared more than 300 original tracks on SoundCloud and have recently begun expanding to YouTube through concept art visual stories.
What sets me apart?
I think my diverse experiences and global perspective add something to my work. I’ve lived and worked across several countries, and that has deepened my respect for culture, nuance, and individuality. Above all, I don’t believe in competition for creativity. I love collaboration and supporting others.
Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I want to recognize the friends, mentors, and collaborators who’ve supported me along the way, especially those who contributed to Emeradia with illustration, performance, and design. I’m also grateful to resources like Reedsy for helping me launch my book, and the printing company that guided me through the production process.
I’m excited for new collaborations this year 🙂
Website: https://www.
Youtube: https://www.youtube.
Other: https://soundcloud.
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