Finding Your "Brave Spirit" Improvising in a minor
Finding Your "Brave Spirit" Improvising in a minor - Workshop
Key Takeaways:
- HOW TO IMPROVISE IN A MINOR/C MAJOR: Flutists will gain a clear framework for improvising in ANY song in "a minor" or "C Major."
- CONFIDENCE IMPROVISING: Flutists will not only learn what notes to play, but will "break the ice" by playing live with Cabe & Vic!
- BACKING TRACK & SHEET MUSIC W/ INSTRUCTIONS: For advancing students the backing track & improv framework can be used in any key for scale studies!
HOW DOES THIS WORKSHOP ALIGN WITH NFA'S STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION AND THE THEMES OF NFA 2024?
- "Brave Spirit" is written as an homage to Native American flutes and their history as instruments of love, enchantment, & connection with nature. We will discuss how to play concert flute in the style of Native American Flute.
- This workshop is accessible to all skill levels. Pros as well as amateurs & students of all ages are invited to participate.
- Improvisation creates a connection between all kinds of players. Attendees will be invited to close their eyes & listen, to "listen twice & speak once," and to consider how this helps them connect better with a variety of people & musicians in their world.
- The "Brave Spirit" Music Video provides visual inspiration for improvisation. By participating live with Cabe, myself, & the "Brave Spirit" music video, attendees will be creating lasting learning memories.
Who?
- Vic Wheeler: Vic is known for creating magical musical moments. Music is about collaboration, not competition... He empowers flutists to create lasting memories through the use of improvisation. In Austin, Texas he enjoys playing sound baths, kirtans, and with the rock band Cosmic Butterflies!
- Cabe Lindsay (accompanying on guitar) - Cabe is not only a guitarist & prolific song-writer, but also a film-maker, author, animator, & "rad dad!" His songs tell of his life & dreams from his heart to yours... in Austin, Texas, he leads the Cosmic Butterflies band!
Technical Requirements?
- Projector - This class is best with a projector.
- Amplification (optional) - Amplification for voice & guitar - optional, but useful for class sizes 40+
Timing?
- 45 Minutes - This workshop is designed for a 1-hour time slot, with 15 minutes buffer time for set-up & cool-down.
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