This blog is a continuation of a series. See here for the previous blog. The Opportunity The here and now always represents an opportunity – an opportunity to change, or not to change. To choose either is a choice, despite what we may tell ourselves. As the image above highlights, life is dynamic, flowing in patterns. However unlike the...
Category: DCI Phase 1 – Identity-driven Practice
Phase 1 of my Doctorate of Creative Industries Research Study Holistic Model of Authentic Practice – Identity-driven
Doctoral Pilot Study – Part 1a
Doctorate of Creative Industries Project 1 This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Background The topic of my Research Study is entitled: Contemporary DIY Music Practice and the Practitioner Self. Through a first-person narrative of my personal journey, critical reflection and reflexive practice, the co-constituted nature of my...
Doctoral Research Study – Part 3
My journey continues…. (Page 2014) This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Year 2015: 3rd Observation Upon further observation and reflection, I realised my praxis consisted of two distinct, yet significant elements – that of my practice, and that of self. Figure I – 3rd Observation (Page...
Reflective Practitioner – Part 8
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...
Me, myself, I – my lifelong commitment to advancing my self & my creative practice
September 2015 Message sent to my HE undergraduate Creative Practice students at the completion of their Trimester studies. “I think the grades and comments are reflective of your personal learning and effort across this Trimester. Irrespective of your grade or overall result, I trust that everyone has an increased awareness of their Creative Arts practice,...
Doctoral Research Study – Part 2h
Design of Research Study This blog is a continuation of a series. See here (Page 2015a) for the previous blog. Aim of Research Study The aim of my Doctor of Creative Industries’ Research Project 1 is to investigate both my DIY music-making practice, and my self as a practitioner during the process of creating and producing...
Reflective Practice – Part 5
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...