“Yes, and” is often cited as one of the core rules-of-thumb in improvisation. Author Jeffery Sweet says that “yes, and” is a synthesis of one of Viola Spolin’s core philosophies: never deny someone’s ...

In a rare 1984 interview, Frank Zappa spoke about improvisation, spontaneity, and his process of creating guitar solos.

And one of my favorite solutions is improv. Improvisers talk about the concept of “yes, and…”, a core tenet of improv, which means accepting what has been offered and building on it.

Most radio talent are programmed to fill their content clock with a precise formula, while they underestimate the importance ...