Led by Carl Cole.
- Date: Wednesday 16th July
- Time: 4pm – 5.15pm
- Venue: The Thetford Academy, Croxton Road, Thetford, IP24 1LH
In this CPD, we will look at how free improvisation can provide a non-verbal outlet for self-expression and emotional processing.
The session will be a practical one, with some explorative music activities. In the session we will cover the following points:
- What is improvisation? How traditional improvisation contrasts with “free” improvisation, and how we can utilise both for different outcomes.
- The power of wonder. How play and exploration can provide incentive in the right conditions and the effect it has on the individual.
- The reward cycle. Why do we keep practicing? How do we start this cycle?
- Music as a vehicle for expression and emotional resilience through improving confidence, self-esteem and general wellbeing.
- Understanding musical “freedom”, opportunities for failure and changing perceptions around reasons for engaging with music (with a look at Pete Stollery’s work “Musical Gift/ Musical Intelligence”)
About Carl Cole
Carl Cole is a Musician, Composer and Educator based in Norwich, UK. He has performed across the UK on tour and at festivals with a range of artists in a variety of contexts. He has also delivered sound and music for films, TV and other media, with clients such as Mazda, Barclays, ITV and the United Nations Business Council. Following on from this work, Carl is currently delivering music and sound for a range of audio-visual art installations which have been presented at leading UK arts festivals.
Alongside his work within the industry, Carl is actively involved in Community Arts, often working with groups of people who have not previously had opportunities to engage with music. Some of these groups include: the elderly living with dementia, socio-economically disadvantaged young people, adults and children with mental health issues and families seeking sanctuary in the UK.
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