| Spot on, Dave.
One of Bud's oft repeated nuggets is to always practice as if you're performing.
I always suggest that my students follow a simple guideline when practicing:
1) Make a plan
2) Execute the plan
3) Evaluate the execution
4) Make a new plan based this evaluation
5) Execute again with revisions
(Repeat steps 3-5 until it comes to a fast boil. Stir and serve)
The point is that all practice/performance must start with the head, not with the inhale. Freely improvising combines all of the above.
Many thanks and I look forward to watching this for more comments. . .
EC |