About us
Hey Creative Musicians!
As many of you know, I love improvising. Several years ago, I became involved with an organization called Music for People (https://www.musicforpeople.org/wp/). It's not a socialist edict ;) but rather an organization dedicated to music improvisation as a means of self expression.
What does that mean? It means to be aware that culturally for us music is an art that intimidates everyone, that you have to be "gifted" or an "expert" to be any good at it and enjoy it. Anyone can create art (draw, paint, write poetry etc.) but somehow not sing a song, or pound out a rhythm unless you spend months even years in training behind closed doors.
I don't believe this to be true. I feel we are doing ourselves a great disservice to deny ourselves access to music, when it can be a really fun means to express ourselves and connect to one another. It can be a great way for someone curious about studying music to get their feet wet, and equally valuable to the seasoned musician stuck in a rut of expectation and judgement to free oneself and truly explore.
So I've started a regular gathering in Buffalo to create a community of like minded folks interested in getting creative musically. I'd love to meet and see who is out there, what your interests are, and perhaps jam a bit. Here's the mission statement:
Buffalo Creative Music Group is a group dedicated to exploring improvised music as a form of self expression, and creating community through music. Using activities inspired by the organization Music for People (https://www.musicforpeople.org/wp/) we hope to share and introduce music making to all who are curious and inspired in the Buffalo community.
Buffalo Creative Music Group is committed to providing a safe, fun, judgement free place for making music of all genres. Buffalo Creative Music Group is open for experienced musicians wanting a new creative outlet, inexperienced musicians exploring their own music for the first time, and everyone in between.
We'll explore melody, rhythmic feel, ensemble playing and exploration of styles and harmonies using simple fun exercises and forms. Lots of jamming and musical fun will be had by all!
Upcoming events
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Adventures In Improvisation Free Intro Session
Benten Music Center, 292 Summer St, Buffalo, NY 14222, USA, Buffalo, NY, USFriday November 20th Buffalo Creative Music Group is hosting a free intro session to our Adventures in Improvisation Weekend Workshop!
Mary Knysh, program director for Music for People, will be leading a fun filled, inspiring workshop that introduces the concepts and philosophy of Music for People.
If you're curious about what we do, this is a great way to jump in!
If you've come to our gatherings this is an amazing opportunity to work with an amazing facilitator and go deeper.Experience...
-Self Expression without Judgement
-Strong Interpersonal Connection
-Creative Inspiration
-Opportunity to Let Go and just PLAY!
-Community BuildingThe session is free, but registration is required.
Register Here: https://musicforpeople.org/events-music-improvisation-workshops/nov-2026-buffalo-ny/This session is an intro to the Adventures in Improvisation Weekend Workshop with Sessions all day Saturday November 21 and a half day Sunday November 22nd. Register for all 3!
Buffalo Creative Music Group is dedicated to exploring improvised music as a form of self expression and community building.
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Adventures in Improvisation Saturday Workshop
292 Summer St, Buffalo, NY, USHey Creative Musicians!
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to have fun, jam and share music with our vibrant supportive community all weekend!
This event page is for the SATURDAY WORKSHOP with Mary Knysh and Leanne Darling from 9:00am-5:00pm (with breaks for lunch) at Benten Music Center.
You can register for just Saturday or the whole weekend!
***Early Bird Discount through November 8th and Student/Teacher discounts!***
Registration required.Whether you are a singer-songwriter, a table drummer, a shower singer, a trained musician, or someone who just loves music, come discover the fun and joy of improvised music! Join Music for People and the Buffalo Creative Music Group for a powerful workshop where we will explore the joyful healing practice of musical improvisation.
Through simple exercises, non-judgmental activities and a supportive community, you’ll discover how spontaneous music-making can enhance your personal creativity, foster emotional well-being, and create powerful connections with other musicians.
Music for People is an organization that teaches music improvisation as a means of self-expression. Music for People workshops are based in the Northeast but happen throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. They are open to everyone, from complete novice to expert musician. The goal of these workshops is to create a space where every person expresses themselves and connects with others fully through music.
Program director and facilitator Mary Knysh has led workshops around the world as an international teacher/trainer with Music for People, an Orff Schulwerk clinician and teaching artist for the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, Young Audiences of NJ, and New York BOCES.
Facilitator Leanne Darling is director of the Buffalo Creative Music Group, a classically trained violist and adjunct professor at the University of Buffalo. Both have dedicated themselves to encouraging others to create a new way of listening and playing that is free of judgement and full of inspiration.
For further information and to Register visit https://musicforpeople.org/events-music-improvisation-workshops/adventures-in-improvisation-buffalo-ny/
Video about Music for People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcAr4XKIuuE&t=4s2 attendees
Adventures In Improvisation Sunday Workshop
292 Summer St, Buffalo, NY, USHey Creative Musicians!
Don't miss this amazing opportunity to have fun, jam and share music with our vibrant supportive community all weekend!This event page is for the SUNDAY WORKSHOP with Mary Knysh and Leanne Darling from 10:00am-1:00pm (with breaks for lunch) at Benten Music Center.
You can register for just Sunday or the whole weekend!
***Early Bird Discount through November 8th and Student/Teacher discounts!***
Registration required.Whether you are a singer-songwriter, a table drummer, a shower singer, a trained musician, or someone who just loves music, come discover the fun and joy of improvised music! Join Music for People and the Buffalo Creative Music Group for a powerful workshop where we will explore the joyful healing practice of musical improvisation.
Through simple exercises, non-judgmental activities and a supportive community, you’ll discover how spontaneous music-making can enhance your personal creativity, foster emotional well-being, and create powerful connections with other musicians.
Music for People is an organization that teaches music improvisation as a means of self-expression. Music for People workshops are based in the Northeast but happen throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe. They are open to everyone, from complete novice to expert musician. The goal of these workshops is to create a space where every person expresses themselves and connects with others fully through music.
Program director and facilitator Mary Knysh has led workshops around the world as an international teacher/trainer with Music for People, an Orff Schulwerk clinician and teaching artist for the Pennsylvania Council of the Arts, Young Audiences of NJ, and New York BOCES.
Facilitator Leanne Darling is director of the Buffalo Creative Music Group, a classically trained violist and adjunct professor at the University of Buffalo. Both have dedicated themselves to encouraging others to create a new way of listening and playing that is free of judgement and full of inspiration.
For further information and to Register visit https://musicforpeople.org/events-music-improvisation-workshops/adventures-in-improvisation-buffalo-ny/
Video about Music for People: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcAr4XKIuuE&t=4s1 attendee
Past events
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