TED Talks
TED: Why science demands a leap into the unknown | Uri Alon
While studying for his PhD in physics, Uri Alon thought he was a failure because all his research paths led to dead ends. But, with the help of improv theater, he came to realize that there could be joy in getting lost. A call for...
TED Talks
TED: The debut of the British Paraorchestra | Charles Hazlewood + British Paraorchestra
There are millions of prodigiously gifted musicians of disability around the world, and Charles Hazlewood is determined to give them a platform. Watch the debut performance of the British Paraorchestra.
PBS
Can Dungeons & Dragons Make You Confident & Successful?
There are some deeply ingrained stereotypes about Dungeons & Dragons, and those stereotypes usually begin and end with people shouting "NERD!!!" But the reality of the D&D universe is a whole lot more complex. Rather than being an escape...
Curated Video
The Magic of the Theater: Exploring the World of Plays and Performances
In this video, Nova takes the viewers on an adventure to learn about the magic of the theater. Exploring the different roles and genres in theater, Nova explains how plays are created and performed live. The video also introduces the...
Wonderscape
The Evolution of Jazz: America's Musical Art Form
Explore the rich history of jazz, a uniquely American genre that blends spirituals, gospel, ragtime, and blues into a dynamic, improvisational art form. Learn how jazz evolved from its early days in New Orleans to global popularity, with...
Curated Video
Romeo and Juliet Interview: Nurse Improv
In this video, the host and the Nurse character from Romeo and Juliet engage in a candid and improvised conversation before filming an episode about Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet." They discuss their personal experiences and the...
Music Matters
Simple Soloing using the Pentatonic Scale - Music Performance
Never been quite sure what the pentatonic scale is? Know what the pentatonic scale is but not sure how to use it? Want to improvise or compose a really effective piece without having to know much about theory or chords? Get creative with...
Music Matters
The Rules of Harmony and Some Things to Avoid - Keyboard Harmony
These rules will get you writing better harmony. Avoiding these common mistakes, although not absolutely necessary, will often help your keyboard harmony flow much better than before. In this video, we work through some of the ‘rules of...
Music Matters
Improvising Melodies over Harmony - Keyboard Harmony
Starting with a set of chords and finding a melody to fit them on the piano. Building keyboard harmony skills with improvisation but also keeping some of the rules of harmony and melodic techniques in mind. Most people engaged in...
Music Matters
Piano for Beginners Lesson 9 - The Note F, Simple Improvisation & Reading Patterns
In this video we return to the treble clef and add a new note, F. There is revision of the treble clef notes covered so far - C, D, E, and now F - alongside further work on reading and counting rhythm, and playing with both a steady...
Amphio
Improvising in his head
Journalist Paul Morley talks about how Beethoven becoming deaf allowed him to improvise far more imaginatively and break prejudices.
Learning Mole
Pop Fox Theatre - Reactions
Follow Rosie, Xixi and Haha as we explore different ways that we might react in different situations.
Mr Henry's Music World
Piano Lessons for Kids Improvisation
Hey there! Looking for fun, awesome piano lessons for kids ages 6-10? Check out this video!
Science360
How emergency responders improvised to save lives after 9/11 - Full interview
James Kendra, director of the Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware, and Tricia Wachtendorf, the center's associate director, were both present in New York City in the days following 9/11. In partnership with colleagues...
Bridgeman Arts
Men leaving their families and moving into work camps. France, 1943
Clip 3 from the 1940s French documentary Les Cadets du Conservatoire (The Conservatory Cadets), about the story of the Cadets of National Conservatoire in Paris under German occupation in WWII. Men getting their work cards, kissing their...
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In The Loop Interviews
INTERVIEW Gina McKee and Chris Addison on the process of improvisation, and on how the script gives you a safety net at the In The Loop Interviews at London . (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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Cannes Film Festival 2009: Ajami Interviews
INTERVIEW: Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani on basing Ajami on reality rather than fantasy, on character development and improvisation and how it produced its documentary-style. at the Cannes Film Festival 2009: Ajami Interviews at Cannes ....
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INTERVIEW: Jim Broadbent on how they build the character through improvisation
INTERVIEW: Jim Broadbent on how they build the character through improvisation at the Another Year Interviews: Cannes Film Festival 2010 at Cannes . (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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INTERVIEW Rafi Pitts on preparation, film construction, improvisation and his technical obsession at the The Hunter Interviews: 60th Berlin Film Festival at Berlin . (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
INTERVIEW Rafi Pitts on preparation, film construction, improvisation and his technical obsession at the The Hunter Interviews: 60th Berlin Film Festival at Berlin . (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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INTERVIEW: Tamsin Egerton on working with Kevin Smit at the 4321 World Premiere, London UK at London England. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
INTERVIEW: Tamsin Egerton on working with Kevin Smit at the 4321 World Premiere, London UK at London England. (Footage by WireImage Video/GettyImages)
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INTERVIEW Sofia Coppola
on the script/improvisation. INTERVIEW Sofia Coppola at Villa Foscari on September 05, 2010 in Venice, Italy (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)
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INTERVIEW Hugh Jackman on improvisation on set and on Shawn Levy making a different genre movie at the Real Steel Interviews at London England. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
INTERVIEW Hugh Jackman on improvisation on set and on Shawn Levy making a different genre movie at the Real Steel Interviews at London England. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images Entertainment Video)
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INTERVIEW: Chris Rock on improvisation at Madagascar 3 Europe's Most Wanted Press Conference: 65th Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)
INTERVIEW: Chris Rock on improvisation at Madagascar 3 Europe's Most Wanted Press Conference: 65th Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty Images)
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INTERVIEW: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on improv
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on improvisation and collaboration. Produced by Uncensored Interview / ZenCat Productions. INTERVIEW: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler on improv on April 25, 2008 in New York, New York (Footage by WireImage Video/Getty...