Ep. 30 of Themes and Variation features Peter Martin, jazz pianist and composer, educator, and founder of the e-learning site, Open Studio.
Tag: improvising
Rock your next solo with these tips, stories, and resources to help you perform better in the moment. For more improvising inspiration, check out Soundfly’s free course The Improviser’s Toolkit.
Why Improvisation Should Be Part of Every Young Musician’s Training
Based on neuroscience research, improvisation can deactivate the self-judgment in your brain, and help you engage more creatively with music.
How to Let Your Notes “Breathe” in Improvisation
In this excerpted lesson from Soundfly’s The Improviser’s Toolkit, Mahea Lee explains why it’s important to let your notes “breathe” a bit.
Songs to Inspire Change (with Speech and Keenan The First)
We’re talking about inspiring change in Episode 13 of our podcast, “Themes and Variation” with guests Speech Thomas and Keenan The First.
What Songs Make You Want to Practice?
That’s the question we’re asking, answering, and passing along in Episode 12 of our podcast, “Themes and Variation” with Ian Barnett (Mallow).
What Songs Were Defined by Their Solos?
That’s the question we’re asking, answering, and passing along in Episode 11 of our podcast, “Themes and Variation” with Kirk Hamilton.
Why Improvisation Is Great for Seasoned Musicians and Those Learning Music Alike
Some general thoughts on why improvisation is healthy and encouraged for musicians of all levels and types to experiment with.
The Basics of the Dorian Mode for Guitar
A lesson on how to use one of the most exciting and practical scale modes for soloing on the guitar in jazz, blues, rock, and fusion.
How Music Can Relax the Autistic Mind
A beautiful journey to find the keys to communicating with an autistic client, and helping him to relax in the most stressful moments.
Talking Points: Ryuichi Sakamoto & Alva Noto Explain Working with Images and Sound
In this edition of “Talking Points,” composers and electronic artists Ryuichi Sakamoto and Alva Noto discuss the nature of collaboration and improvisation.