All things related to reflective practice: stopping, reflecting on one’s creative practice, noting in detail workflow that was undertaken, and considering other options that may be integrated in to one’s practice
Doctorate of Creative Industries Project 1 (Research 2016) Precis Continuing on from my previous blogs in this series; as I am now at the end of my second year of my post-graduate academic research studies, I felt it is important to revisit and develop my Charter of Values and Beliefs v1 of goals, values and beliefs for both myself and my music...
A Few Months Past Four…. A Few Months Past Four….©David L Page 2016 Verse 1: I recall going to kindy A neighbour drove me with their children, My local street kids – one the same age as me.. And his little sis They dropped us off for the day…. It was in a local church,...
My journey continues…. (Page 2014) This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Year 2015: 2nd Observation Part k As part of the professional doctorate program I had entered, we were inducted into the world of academic research study. Whilst I was a relative open book in terms...
Design of Research Study This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Significance of this research study for the industry, field and discipline The significance of this research can be categorised into three areas: a blended philosophical approach additional to the current academic literature; the expansion of research...
Design of Research Study This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Existing theory and research studies had already been completed within the industry, field and disciplines As part of my preparing for my research study, I investigated a broad range of literature – industry-based text-books, and academic-based...
This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Pausing for a moment of reflection….. Music-making Music-making is not a choice for me; it is a necessity. I have made music over many decades, in any different forms. I have practiced music for over four decades in multiple social and...
This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Reflecting.. (2015b) To say that music is an integral part of my life I believe understates the importance of it for me. Music has been the one constant in my life, central to my being, accompanying me wherever I am,...
In addition to formal industry training, imitation and scaffolded experience, a third essential aspect of training and developing ones’ creative practice, is reflection (Burgess 2013, 35; Schön 1983, 3; McKee 2003; Roth 1989). Lawrence-Wilkes & Chapman (2015) encourage practitioners irrespective of their level within an industry or field: “Reflective practice provides an opportunity to enhance professional...
My journey begins…. (Page 2014a) This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2014b) for the previous blog. Year 2015: 1st Observation Commencing the doctoral program, I had a relative clear idea of my proposed research study problem. I say relative as, as I have progressed through the many twists and turns of...
A year to remember…. (Page 2014a) This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2014b) for the previous blog. My life – music-making and education & learning My journey in music-making commenced a number of decades ago. I made music via physical instruments. I strummed chords on a guitar or piano, hummed or...