studio non troppo : music : facilitation

“Yes, and…” is a technical term used by improvisers, a shorthand way of describing how stories begin to grow. Roughly, it refers to a particular, generative way to respond to a situation or suggestion. The “yes” part is an acknowledgement, made possible by listening. The “and” part is followed by a contribution that builds upon […]

What am I doing that’s difficult? I stand up in the maelstrom–in front of the class, in front of the orchestra–with, or in spite of preparation, and I try to paint the big picture, in real time, with the context and the individuals who are there right then. It could be called performance thought-art.