Abstract spiral with four flowing ribbon-like currents, symbolizing imitation, improvisation, reading, and composition.
Pedagogical Reflections, Practice Reflections

From Imitation to Creation: Rethinking the Path of Musical Learning

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Music learning isn’t linear. From imitation and improvisation to reading and composition, every stage feeds the next. This article explores how the great masters — and today’s students — grow by cycling through these four currents of practice.