In this episode of Heard It Through The Grooveline, host Will Bennett, founder of Grooveline Music Education, is joined by Joana, an expert in sound painting and improvisation. Joana shares her journey from aspiring to be a doctor to becoming a professional musician, emphasizing the transition from classical training to exploring jazz and improvisation. The discussion delves into sound painting, a unique technique for musical improvisation developed by Walter Thompson, explaining its principles, applications, and how it can be an effective tool for music education. Joana offers insights into how parents and educators can introduce sound painting to children, fostering creativity and improvisation skills. The episode concludes with Joana sharing her own music and improvisational work, highlighting the practical applications of sound painting in professional settings.

00:00 Welcome to Heard It Through The Grooveline

00:45 Joanna's Musical Journey: From Childhood to Professional Musician

02:37 The Shift from Classical to Jazz and the Power of Improvisation

07:53 Discovering Sound Painting: A New Musical Language

12:43 Sound Painting in Practice: Engaging Students and Musicians

17:25 Bringing Sound Painting Home: Tips for Parents and Learners

22:13 Exploring Resources and Joanna's Musical Works

26:32 Closing Thoughts and Episode Wrap-Up

Website: joanacarvalhas.com

- Instagram: @the.tiny.musician

- Album 'Indoor Thoughts': https://open.spotify.com/album/5nwOjrxHBM5TA18aPQr3Lp?si=hQnwEntKS_iwYGldJz6jjg

- Video playing live my song 'Porto Wine Cocktail': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAfqmklnLvo&list=PLLuwaBwn3YGcNVVa4dWBOWecqJ7g8aQ7X&index=2

- Videoclip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xG3AoZ-baPA

- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9tyAZ10NM9Ja6DcWyI2kAw

- Some videos from soundpainting:

- https://www.instagram.com/p/Cw8qLcNvNTH/?img_index=1

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