Is This the Only Skill Musicians Need?

Audiation is a necessary part of any musician's skillset, but almost no one has heard of it! I sat down with author and saxophonist Jordan Ferrin to talk about what audiation is, why it's useful, and how we can start to develop the skill for ourselves. Whether you're an improvising musician or not, this skill will give your musicianship a huge boost, and transform the way you play.
Jordan's article: muse.jhu.edu/pub/3/article/87...
Jordan Ferrin's Storyband: www.jordanferrinmusic.com/the...
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[@djmileski]

Very helpful, thanks guys

[@leighwakeham4890]

I'd never heard of it but it's obvious when you think about it. It brings order out of chaos I guess.

[@joshwakeham]

Exactly. It stops it just being a load of random sounds

[@ChipTheMusicMan]

Good stuff, Josh. Glad you're back in the saddle again 👍

[@joshwakeham]

Thanks Chip! It's good to be back!

[@djmileski]

Yes but, I thought I enjoy a solo when it does things I’m not excepting which engages interest. I suppose it’s a balance of both

[@djmileski]

Not expecting*

[@joshwakeham]

Yeah it is a delicate mix. There has to be a sense of structure/patterns within any line but if it's too close to what we're expecting it can lack the excitement that some surprise can bring