Cultivating Creative, Motivated Students - Part 2: Improvisation
In the first article, we talked about using multimedia to foster creativity and motivate your students. (If you missed it, click here.) In part 2 of this 3-part series, we will be discussing improvisation. Don’t be afraid of this one, either! Musical improvisation is not just for jazz musicians, it’s for all musicians. It’s the basis of composition and experimentation, and it’s necessary to find one’s expressive voice. Imagine a child who learns to speak English but can only