Thinking Music
Notes on partimenti, musical creativity, improvisation, and learning to think in music.
These essays explore historical traditions of musical training, practical tools for improvisation and composition, and reflections on how musicians learn to create.
Play Comes First
Play isn’t the opposite of serious musical study — it’s often what makes real learning possible. This post reflects on how musical play, structured by simple rules, can unlock creativity, deepen understanding, and make music-making feel alive again.