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Musicianship and Leadership Program to Make Online Debut Sept. 14

In Music Improvisation by jan_mfpSeptember 3, 2020

Music for People’s signature training program fosters self-expression, creativity and community Musicians of all levels wanting to improve their improvisation and group facilitation skills are invited to register for Music for People (MfP)’s popular Musicianship …

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Vocal Expressions with Dawn Tyler Watson

In Blog, Interviews, Music Improvisation by jan_mfpJuly 23, 2020

2020 JUNO Award winner Dawn Tyler Watson will explore the emotional aspects of singing at “Art of Improvisation.” The cover says it all.  “When I found out I had won, I screamed really loud,” says …

Making Music, Music Improvisation / November 22, 2018

Video: Music Is for Everyone – Thomasina Levy

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Bill of Musical Rights, Making Music, Music Improvisation / November 21, 2018

Video: Improvising with a Looper – Jim Oshinsky

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Bill of Musical Rights, Making Music, Music Improvisation / August 11, 2018

Video: Move with Your Music – Mary Knysh

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Music Improvisation / May 21, 2018

Video: The World Is Full of Music – Music for People Techniques

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Music Improvisation / May 18, 2018

Video: Silence Is My Friend – Music for People Techniques

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Music Improvisation / May 18, 2018

Video: Solo/Ostinato Ensemble – Music Improvisation Techniques

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A Voice Teacher Sings Out for the Art of Improvisation

In Music Improvisation by jan_mfpJune 29, 2017

It was in late July 2013, when I (a classically trained singer and voice teacher) felt the wonderment of my first AOI experience with Music for People. Eager for another new and inspiring adventure, I …

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Improvisation: Bridge to Our Inner Music

In Music Improvisation by jan_mfpJune 10, 2017

My husband is sitting at the piano, arms crossed, elbows to finger-ends pressing down the keys, forehead resting on his arms, dead tired after a long, stressful day. “That’s a great sound,” I say. “Do …

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