Dealing Quote by Jan Garbarek
“Sometimes it works, sometimes it fails, but that's what we face when we're dealing with improvisation.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing improvisation in jazz, 2010
Improvisation is unpredictable; success and failure are both inherent parts of the creative process.
In simple terms: Improvisation has ups and downs.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty in creative work.
Themes
creativity
uncertainty
music
Mood
contemplative
inquisitive
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- live performance
- composition
- teaching
- collaboration
Key Concepts
jazz
improvisation
Questions to Reflect On
- What strategies help when improvisation fails?
- How can failure improve future improvisations?
A Different Perspective
Not all improvisation leads to meaningful outcomes.
