This site and this work was recently reinvigorated and inspired by 18 singers in Ho'okena on Hawai'i's Kona Coast. About a week or so ago, I spent 10 days in a literal paradise called Hale Kai improvising, learning, and growing with my Kumu, Rhiannon.
I could literally go on for pages and pages about how much I discovered about music, teaching, and myself as well as share all the fantastic pictures, videos, and songs we shared, but that's not the point of this.
Rhiannon recently put out a book called Vocal River that comes with a deck of improv cards. A lot of what the Creative Vocal Lab has become is due, in no small part, to Rhiannon, her book, and these cards. I strongly recommend clicking the link above and at least checking them out. They are an invaluable tool for any musician, educator, or interested person.
Rhiannon also released an incredibly clever and well thought out album entitled Flight, that allows you to learn and study with her through guided improvisations and prompts that I still use every single day.
Check it out!
-Evan
PS- here are some Hawaiian translations for those interested:
Mele a Hakuwale - to sing and invent
Kumu - master teacher
Ho'okena - quenched (I've learned that the Hawaiian people take great care when giving a place a name and this one is incredibly accurate.)