Improvisation–the theatrical form where dialogue and action are made up on the spot–is suddenly all the rage. It seemed like many of my colleagues and clients lately are taking improv classes. So, I ...

Find out about improvisation and different styles of music. Learn about how Snarky Puppy, Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis use improvisation in their music. Have a go at improvising your own piece of ...

Fingers graze a keyboard, poised to play. A trumpet rises to the lips. Drumsticks perch in the air, ready to fall. The improv begins, and this combo of jazz musicians instantly creates a piece of ...

An international research team investigated the brains of 16 jazz pianists while they played a piece from memory, improvised based on the melody, and freely improvised based on the chord changes. The ...

Most actors know that to have a chance at a professional career they need to study acting and audition techniques. But, I strongly believe based on all the professional work I booked as an actress and ...

A year after I began improvising, it started messing with my head. But in the best way imaginable. Two decades ago, I stumbled into an audition for my college improv team. I didn’t really know what ...

How do you deal with a crisis? What do you do when a sudden change disrupts routines? In order to thrive in times of uncertainty, you need managers and employees who can think on their feet and act ...

Improvisation — whether in jazz or comedy — may seem like a modern invention. But we also rely on the skill in our daily lives, from our commute to our relationships: it's been there for us. Improv is ...