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Free Play by Stephen Nachmanovitch — WisdomDeck honest review

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Free Play

by Stephen Nachmanovitch

Improvisation in life and art: the muse, practice, obstacles, the power of mistakes, playing. A violinist's deep, generous meditation.

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you want a structured method.

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Three things you will actually use

Play.
Mistakes are material.
Practice is the performance.

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Improvisation as a way.

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