Old Town School – On The Road

Dispatches from the road from our wayfaring travelers.

Ideas on Improvising

Here are some interesting takes on improvising, and by extension, writing, that I’ve jotted down from various master classes:

Ben Street - find the people you want to work with and make music with. Accept the level that you’re at.

Angelica Sanchez - Sometimes it’s okay to step on someone’s toes when you’re improvising – just come in and make a statement. Don’t listen to yourself – listen to the group.

Jerry Granelli - If you wonder why you’re playing in an improvistional setting – stop – listen instead of playing.

Dave Douglas - Don’t back away from making a statement. Let it be there. Don’t be afraid of silence. Silence is part of sound. It’s not about technique, but about intention and clarity.

Filed under: Banff International Workshop 2009, Canada, Notes from Alison, Uncategorized by Alison | June 3, 2009 | Comments (1)


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  1. Maria on June 8, 2009 2:24 pm

    Hi!

    Ben Street’s comment is especially helpful right now, I forget that sometimes

    Love,

    Maria :)

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