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.
COMING SOON! Forever-Free Workshop: Introduction to Partimenti
Many musicians who discover partimenti feel the same thing: curiosity, followed by confusion. Because partimenti was historically taught as an oral tradition, the earliest steps were rarely written down. This post explores why that gap exists and introduces a new, forever-free workshop designed to rebuild those missing first steps.
A New Chapter for the Partimenti Workshop
The Partimenti Workshop is entering a new phase, with updated curriculum, new teaching materials, and a renewed focus on creative musicianship. Here’s a look at what’s evolving and where the work is headed next.