Risk of failure:
Fragile skills fall apart in performance
Solution:
Use named phrases as path to improvisation. Continually try new things. Develop a series of go-to ideas that are rock-solid.
Learn Prism for ECTC 2017
Learn Prism for ECTC 2017
Status:
Due Date:
170214
Description
Prepare "Prism" by Kaoru Watanabe for possible performance at ECTC.
Goal: make it seem so confident it's like I wrote the piece. Become the go-to player for Prism in LA for Kaoru.
Ideas
- comping
- muting
- odd-time movement
- teko
Plan
1) break composed part down into sections, memorize
2) develop base groove on naname with multiple gears
3) practice improvising rhythms over base groove
4) develop named phrases
5) attempt arrangement
6) practice
7) send Kaoru video
Pitfalls
Risk of failure:
Only half-prepared due to procrastination.
Solution:
Set due-dates for tasks. Postpone "naname solo" Practice Target.