This presentation will explore the similarities between interpersonal communication and musicians' communication in jazz improvisation. Stress, uncontrolled emotions, lack of attention interfere with the development of successful interpersonal communication and create conditions for miscommunication with others. Improvisation is a creative, confidence-building activity and has been used successfully to innovate and encourage learning. This presentation will explore the factors that help jazz musicians to communicate through improvisation, such as listening to the interlocutor, responding quickly to information and managing stress, and the possible application of these factors in interpersonal communication. This study was inspired by the interdisciplinary studies (jazz improvisation and communication), their similarities and differences, the creative generation of new ideas, and the understanding of the possible application of these ideas in both disciplines. The strategy of interdisciplinarity helps to understand improvisation within the context of science - communicating in the language of "improvisation" allows to go beyond the traditional boundaries of public speaking, to create a better collaboration with the audience, and to manage their prejudices and comments. This study is based on a comparative method of scientific analysis and synthesis.

Authors:
Daiva Masaityte, Vilnius University, Lithuania

About the Presenter(s)
Daiva Masaityte currentely is a PhD student at Vilnius University, Lithuania.Her research interests include creative communication, aspects of creativity and innovation in organisational management.

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