by Doug Hanvey | January 19, 2019 | Teaching Piano
It’s been awhile since I’ve written about the essential principles of improvisation. In previous posts I’ve covered the principles of staying present, not-knowing and unity and contrast. Another …Share...
by Doug Hanvey | August 22, 2015 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
An essential element of most music that qualifies as listenable is a balance between musical unity and musical contrast. This is relevant for both composed music and improvised music.…Share...
by Doug Hanvey | May 23, 2015 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
In Foundations of Improvisation – Staying Present, I discussed how being “in the moment” is a precondition for the creative process of improvising. When we are present and ready …Share...
by Doug Hanvey | April 25, 2015 | Teaching Piano
Having taught both piano and mindfulness (at Indiana University Bloomington from 2007 to 2014) I am going to have a lot to say about mindful, present-moment attention and its relationship …Share...
by Doug Hanvey | April 1, 2023 | Learning, Practicing & Playing Piano
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