The Metagame
#33 - Richard Bartlett | Training Disagreeableness and Developing Taste
Feb 12, 2025
Rich Bartlett, co-founder of Microsolidarity and The Hum, shares his insights on fostering high-trust communities and non-hierarchical organizations. He delves into the playful journey of musical expression, emphasizing the role of vocalization in creativity. Bartlett discusses personal boundaries in relationships and the transformative power of acting for emotional growth. He also explores cultural shifts in discourse, advocating for inclusive conversations, and shares his vision for a retreat center focused on individual development and community support.
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Quick takeaways
- Understanding music theory enhances skills by simplifying complex structures, making improvisation and composition more intuitive for beginners.
- Using vocalization while playing instruments strengthens the connection between musical imagination and physical execution, enhancing expressiveness during improvisation.
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The Power of Music Theory Reframing
Understanding music theory is pivotal for improving musical skills, and recent insights have highlighted the significance of simplifying complex structures. The book 'Improvise For Real' offers a fresh approach, making it accessible for beginners. By relating fundamental concepts to familiar elements, such as the major scale, musicians can explore improvisation and composition in a more intuitive manner. This paradigm shift leads to a more fluid connection between musical imagination and execution on instruments.
