Summary: "Improvisation helps to free us in areas of our lives where we create imaginary boundaries that we dare not trespass." Improvisation is a skill that classical musicians rarely attempt, although everyone can learn. This is because improvisation is in everything that we do (walking into a room, talking to friends, everything in life is improvised!). If we can tap into our natural improvisation with a "soft, relaxed sense of interest," we can transfer that easily to our musical skills. True improvisation comes from our most raw and unfiltered emotions. Learning to improv in such a way can free us musically and personally.
Key concepts: "improvisation has a profound effect on us."
Making connections: This chapter reminds me a lot of what Bobby McFerrin shared in his master class when he was here last year. He is living evidence of the freedom that purely free vocal improvisation can provide to the human spirit. He challenged us to take his 30 day challenge: vocal improvise anything your heart desire, without judgement, for a half hour everyday for 30 days. After reading this chapter, maybe I should take his challenge...
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