So I've made it to Boston - Smooth flight. Long transfers. Jet lag. Travel.
A lovely city. Gentle. Smooth paced. Hot. Friendly.

I've been here for a little over a week now and have just completed my first week of classes.
On arrival all students completed a placement audition type thing from which we got streamed into classes of similar ability.

I'm really excited about my Avant. Jazz Ensemble. It's all improvised and keeps you very present. Sitting in a moment of time and space with a beautiful selection of musicians from around the world. I hadn't had the chance to meet any of them individually before kicking into a 10 minute adventure of sound. It's so brilliant and exciting to be able to talk to each other through music. There's no language barrier when it comes to playing. It's amazing how easily we played together and were able to shape, share and listen through our playing. Different contexts and ideas combining in a moment. It leaves you feeling energised - the power of the unknown. Not knowing what note or idea is going to come next. Learning to listen. Learning to respond.
Intuition.

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