Free Play: Improvisation in Life and Art ranks alongside Kenny Werner’s book Effortless Mastery as an absolutely necessary read for the aspiring jazz musician; however, Nachmanovitch’s Free Play is also applicable to many other disciplines. This inspirational book encourages the reader to explore and acknowledge improvisation in all aspects of work and life.
This corner of Music Ed Magic will be devoted to topics concerning jazz education as it relates to both the teacher and student. Much of the writing will seek to dissect improvisation in both the jazz idiom and as an abstract art form while providing creative and inspiring ways to grow as musicians and teachers.