Learning to Improvise, Part 2
Deep Listening is a way of life for musicians. It should be a way of life for the rest us.
A Shift in Perspective Opens Possibilities
Einstein once said, “we cannot solve our problems with the same thinking that created them.” Often the greatest creativity occurs when we change our perspective. Einstein literally [...]
A-Players don’t make an A-Team
A sole focus on creating a team comprised of A-Players can result in “silo-mentality.” Team-building exercises won’t bring your team to a state of collective virtuosity – [...]
Bringing Humanity into the Picture
I just spent a weekend with my collaborator, Annie Fullard, who is the first violinist of the Cavani String Quartet (CSQ). A weekend in the life of a teaching artist is very full. From the time I [...]
What Motivates? Fear or Love?
I recently saw the movie Whiplash, which is about a young drummer who attends a renown jazz music conservatory in Manhattan. His dream is to become the next Buddy Rich. His talent is noticed by [...]
Reintegrating the Shadow – Reclaiming our Dismembered Parts
I have been participating in 12 days of #Quest2015 (see more at Tracking Wonder) and decided to post my response to Day 9 of #Quest2015 on this blog as it is relevant to collective virtuosity. [...]
Collective Virtuosity – An Introduction
We live in a world of clichés that are embedded in the psyche of Corporate life. Leaders repeat mantras about quarterly profits and the bottom line. Everything has to be “faster, better, and [...]
