Guide to Improvising Music and Authentic Group Leadership from Music for People
Philosophy, Games and Techniques developed by David Darling, Bonnie Insull, Mary Kynsh and Participants in Music for People Workshops.
Written and Compiled by James Oshinsky. 10th Anniversary Edition Return to Child contains the exercises, games, and techniques developed by cellist David Darling, flautist Bonnie Insull, world music specialist Mary Knysh, and the participants in Music for People workshops. It is written to promote the humanistic and inclusive philosophy of Music for People, a nonprofit organization offering improvisation workshops in the USA and Europe.
The book has three main sections:
- The first outlines practices for developing as an improviser in solo, small ensemble and large group settings, and in a wide array of musical styles.
- The second focuses on how to impart improvisation activities to others in ways that are encouraging and supportive.
- The third section contains a selection of articles demonstrating how Music for People’s approach can be integrated into other existing musical formats, such as classroom music experiences and community drum circles.
Interviews and analysis of the teaching style of David Darling and other MfP teachers is included.
192 pages. Paperback
