Traditional Iranian music is not based on musical scores. Instead, traditional melody types are passed down orally. In his new book “Traditional Iranian music — Orality, physicality and improvisation, ...

We’ve all heard phrases like, “If you fail to prepare, prepare to fail.” But to be an effective communicator, you need to be able to not only prepare, but also improvise. And to succeed in a job ...

Improvisation is not about winging it. It is about listening closely, accepting what is offered, and responding with ...

Makaya McCraven is helping push jazz forward, writes Ammar Kalia, as the drummer and producer outlines the radically creative process at the core of his music and performance. In the room is where it ...

If you’re an introvert like me, you know the feeling: You’re in a meeting, quietly taking it all in, when the head of your organization lobs a curveball question at you. Suddenly, in your head, it’s ...

Sometimes therapy sessions don’t work. I’ve seen quite a few therapists in my day. Sometimes I've had an instant connection and rapport with my therapist, where I’ve been able to open up immediately.

My first in-person course after being vaccinated was not, as I anticipated, one I was teaching. Rather, I was a student in an improvisation class I took over the summer. When I was doing research for ...

Effective communication is the backbone of high-quality health care. Whether between clinicians and patients or among interdisciplinary teams, the ability to exchange information clearly, ...