How to Begin Practicing Improvisation

Episode 14 How to Begin Practicing Improvisation A few episodes back we started talking about the role of improvisation in an artistic mentality. In that episode we went over a bunch of the big-level theory stuff behind what makes improv tick and how it fits into the creative process, but we didn't really go into the nitty gritty of how to get started on practicing it. Well that's what we get into in this episode: going over some practical ways to start incorporating improvisation into your practice time. We talk about the importance of carving out a specific time and space for improvising, the need for a starting point or theme for each practice session, and the need for shutting off our "editor's brain" when we're in the improv zone. Whether you're a songwriter, musician, or creative person of any discipline who is interested in starting to incorporate improvisation into their creative process, this episode is for you! The Honest Songwriter Podcast is 15-20 minutes of regular, open conversation about songwriting, what it's like to be a songwriter, and how to keep improving at the craft of songwriting. New episodes every three weeks! Sign up to stay up-to-date on new music and podcast episodes here: http://bit.ly/sign_up_kedwardsmith By signing up for the email list you'll get early access to new music, exclusive behind the scenes looks at writing process, and stay in the loop on new videos and podcast episodes. You can hear the latest songs released as part of my year-long songwriting challenge at this link: http://bit.ly/kedwardsmith_indie_releases