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Practical information with an array of interesting historic examples which helps to promote creativity in the reader. Among the most interesting, the idea that creativity is the result of hard work. The example of Mozart, although a prodigy, is compelling. HIs father Leopold began his son's musical education very early in life, and succeeded in capturing his son's interest and imagination. Some think that Mozart had a miraculous gift, but Tharp points out that Mozart wrote 25 symphonies before he wrote a symphony of great success and musical value.
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Twyla Tharp describes the role of discipline and ritual (habit) in creating the focus necessary to sustain a consistent flow of creativity in any endeavor. Her experience is a forceful guide for those involved in creative pursuits to actively live the discipline of creating and practicing the habits that serve their needs. The details of her disciplined process reveal the immense amount of research, refinement, and hard work that build her products, standing in stark contrast those who believe that creativity consists of a sudden bolt of inspiration that just "happens" if you wait long enough. We are each creative in our own ways, differing in the ways in which we express that creativity and the degree to which we adhere to a disciplined process. I recommend this book to anyone who is ready for a reality check about how they are engaging in a creative process.Read full review
I bought this for a dance class and then dropped the class so i haven't read the book but I heard it's great. So hopefully I get to read it later. I can't believe I have to write 100 characters for this review. i don't have much to say about it.
full of great ideas
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Well known Choreographer tells about her creative process- applies well to processes of any kind of artist. Reflects a positive, creation-affirming outlook. I bought this book because I was racking up library fines from checking it out and keeping it to read 'just one more day'.
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