I use a LOT of improvisation in my educational endeavors . . . from theatre (no duh and a half) to communication to the teaching of hypnosis (improvisational exercises that usually throw folks for a loop at first but which accelerate mastery and creativity big time). Improvisation is your friend. In this worthwhile TedX talk,…
Daily Archives: October 1, 2013
** Special Student Series, Trance-Acting: Actors, Directors, Dancers, and Musical Performers
Your Brain on Comedy
by Brian David Phillips •
For my communication students . . . Chris Bliss explores the inherent challenge of communication, and how comedy opens paths to new perspectives. Chris Bliss is a national headline comedian, with credits including the Tonight Show and the Late Show with David Letterman, as well as an internationally renowned variety artist, opening for superstars from…
** Special Student Series
Viola Spolin
by Brian David Phillips •
For my theatre students . . . a look at Viola Spolin and theatre games. Okay, my communication students will enjoy it as well. Note how this relates to psychology of belief as well as intuition and Stanislavski. Interested in learning more about the authentic powers of the mind? Discover the power of Your Mind.…
** Special Student Series
Using Emotions to Learn Languages Faster (English or other languages)
by Brian David Phillips •
Some very good points regarding the use of positive emotion states to more effectively learn language. Having a positive emotional state increases learning effectiveness. There are some good points here on how you can change negative emotional states through postural change and the like. Worth the listen . . . even more worth the practice.…
