Julie Harris (MLP 2014 Grad) came to MfP through a convergence of a Clint Goss (MLP Grad) Native American flute workshop and a Glen Velez concert. At the Glen Velez concert, she met Julie Weber, …
Seasons Greetings to our MfP Community!
As we enter our milestone 40th year, we realize more than ever that our MFP experiences change us all, from the inside out. Built on the pioneering work of David Darling and co-founder, Bonny Insull …
Always Know That We are Total Music and We Must Sing Our Story
By David Darling (This blog post was originally published in Music for People’s Connections Newsletter – Fall/ Winter 2009-2010.) Please don’t waste time wondering if you are worthy… it is a waste of time and …
Connecting, Uplifting, Joyful, Deep, Playful, Vulnerable: Lana Turner’s Six Words for MfP/MLP
Lana Turner, from Montréal, is on the Leadership Track of the Musicianship and Leadership Program. This track helps participants learn effective group facilitation skills alongside developing music improvisation skills. HOW DID SHE WIND UP IN …
Finding Healing through Musical Community
MLP Member Profile: Abby Cahn We all come to Music for People at different times in our lives, for different reasons. We find MfP a healing place, a place for everyone in their own way …
Announcing MLP Dates for 2025-2026
The dates for the Musicianship and Leadership Program for 2025-2026 are: Intro Session/Graduation:Sept 14 Module 1:Oct 5Nov 16Dec 7 (Home Play) Module 2:Jan 25 (Date Change)Feb 15March 29 (Home Play) (Date Change) Module 3:April 19May …
What’s It Like to Come to Art of Improvisation?
Check out this video with photos and feedback by participants at the 2024 Art of Improvisation workshop. And join us at Art of Improvisation 2025 from July 27th to August 1st, 2025!
Inspiration & Delight: Maori composer Dame Gillian Whitehead
MfP’s Bill of Musical Rights #7—The European tradition of music is only one sound. All other cultures and traditions around the world deserve equal attention. New Zealand composer Dame Gillian Whitehead, of Ngai Terangi and Tuhoe …
Playing in David Darling’s Sandbox: Attending Art of Improvisation for the First Time
The following was originally written in 2003. It recently emerged during an ‘archaeological dig’ through a stack of papers and notes. I THINK it was published in Music for People’s Connections newsletter, which we used …
New Streaming Tracks from Collab Lab
We are proud to announce that three additional tracks from our Collab Lab workshops are now streaming. Look for Music for People Collective on your favorite streaming platform, which includes YouTube, Apple Music, Amazon Music, …