Critical Response Process - getting USEFUL feedback on your creative work!

330 South 4th Street,Columbus OH 43215

17 September, 2022

Description

We don't intend to hurt or confuse each other when we offer comments to our students, friends and colleagues after a recital or concert. (Well, a few actually do. Ugh.) Sometimes, people truly don't know what to say or how to talk about about a performance or an offering of creative work. Even seasoned music teachers can fall short of delivering useful feedback in the music studio or backstage after a student's performance. How many times have we been on the receiving end of a meager and disappointing, "Nice job," after we've poured our hearts out onstage for a solid hour or two, having given 110%? Some comments can leave the artist feeling deflated, discouraged, and in need of a recovery period before trying again. Dance artist and choreographer, Liz Lerman, recognized the problem of giving and receiving artistic feedback 25 years ago. It led her to develop a four-step process, now known as the Critical Response Process or CRP. In short, CRP is a method of delivering feedback on creative works in progress. It is designed to leave the maker (creator of the work) eager and motivated to get back to work. HOW CRP WORKS Participants sit in a circle, and they assume three roles: 1) Artist - one person who shares a creative work in progress 2) Responders - peers who deliver feedback 3) Facilitator - person who manages the four steps of CRP, and keeps everyone on track. This person sits next to the Artist, ensuring a safe and respectful space for that person. (CRP for musicians may involve a fourth person as accompanist, who may or may not participate in the four steps.) The Process CRP consists of four, sequential steps. They are designed to give the one sharing work a lot of control over what is offered in the way of feedback. Guided by the Facilitator, CRP helps to ensure that the Artist receives comments that are useful, and directly related to the Artist's own questions. Ultimately, the Artist is prompted by the Responders to solve the Artist's own creative dilemmas without "fix-its," which are suggestions or solutions from the Responders. This sometimes results in profound insights and break-throughs for the sharing Artists. Step 1 - Statements of Meaning Step 2 - Artist as Questioner Step 3 - Neutral Questions Step 4 - Opinion Time WHO SHOULD COME? Any musician (musical theatre, classical, orchestral, vocal) who makes creative choices. Any musician who thinks they have no creative choices available to them. Teachers of musical artists. ************************** This workshop is facilitated by Susan Schwarz, Founder & CEO of Anahata Music Project. Susan is in her 17th year of facilitating CRP, working with performing artists, teaching artists, educators, and entrepreneurs. Whether you are new to CRP or well-practiced at it, you are sure to benefit from this workshop on the Critical Response Process! Susan Schwarz, Founder & CEO - Anahata Music Project Critical Response Process workshop facilitator