231: Creative Improv for Classical Musicians, with Laura Nerenberg

<p class="p1">We’re joined by violinist and Suzuki pedagogue, Laura Nerenberg. Laura is founder of <a href= "http://laura-nerenberg.squarespace.com/?utm_source=mupod_shownotes&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=mupodcast"> Rideau Falls Violins</a> where she teaches based on the principle that all children are born with the potential to develop a high level of instrument ability and creative ability.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Laura shares the inspiring story of how she learned to combine improvisation and classical violin - and how improvisation has impacted her teaching.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">In this conversation we talk about:</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">• Laura’s upbringing learning violin with the Suzuki method - and some of the myths and misconceptions people have about Suzuki’s ear-based approach.</p> <p class="p1">• How Laura didn’t realize until later in life that she had learned a lot about improvisation growing up with a jazz-pianist father.</p> <p class="p1">• The Creative Ability Development framework which empowers learners to improvise from the outset, and in a way that focuses on listening and personal expression.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">Even if you’ve never improvised, or you’re an avid improviser keen to learn more, you’re going to love this conversation.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>Subscribe For Future Episodes!</strong></p> <p class="p1"><a href= "http://musicalitypodcast.com/subscribe-itunes">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href= "http://musicalitypodcast.com/subscribe-android">Android</a> | <a href= "http://musicalitypodcast.com/subscribe-stitcher">Stitcher</a> | <a href="http://musicalitypodcast.com/subscribe-rss">RSS</a> | <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/MusicalU?sub_confirmation=1">YouTube</a></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1"><strong>Full Show Notes and Transcript:</strong> <a href="http://musicalitynow.com/231"><span class= "s1"><strong>Episode 231</strong></span></a></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p