Free Play by Stephen Nachmanovitch
This international bestseller from Stephen Nachmanovitch delves into the essence of spontaneous creativity and explores why we create and the joy that comes from unleashing unhindered creative energy.
Free Play inspires readers from any field to tap into their creative powers. It reveals how inspiration arises, how it can be blocked, and how to liberate it to express our authentic voices in any form—be it writing, painting, dancing, or playing music. Nachmanovitch, a renowned improvisational violinist, shares his insights from performing and teaching internationally. A pioneer in free improvisation, he has lectured and led workshops at numerous universities and appeared on various media platforms.
Free Play is a must-read for anyone looking to understand and enhance their creative potential.
"Improvisation, it is a mystery. You can write a book about it, but by the end no one still knows what it is. When I improvise and I'm in good form, I'm like somebody half sleeping. I even forget there are people in front of me. Great improvisers are like priests; they are thinking only of their god." ––Stephanie Grapelli, Preface.
Paperback; 241 pages; 5" x 8"
This international bestseller from Stephen Nachmanovitch delves into the essence of spontaneous creativity and explores why we create and the joy that comes from unleashing unhindered creative energy.
Free Play inspires readers from any field to tap into their creative powers. It reveals how inspiration arises, how it can be blocked, and how to liberate it to express our authentic voices in any form—be it writing, painting, dancing, or playing music. Nachmanovitch, a renowned improvisational violinist, shares his insights from performing and teaching internationally. A pioneer in free improvisation, he has lectured and led workshops at numerous universities and appeared on various media platforms.
Free Play is a must-read for anyone looking to understand and enhance their creative potential.
"Improvisation, it is a mystery. You can write a book about it, but by the end no one still knows what it is. When I improvise and I'm in good form, I'm like somebody half sleeping. I even forget there are people in front of me. Great improvisers are like priests; they are thinking only of their god." ––Stephanie Grapelli, Preface.
Paperback; 241 pages; 5" x 8"
Binding | Glue |
Skill Level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |