> But I've also found that what I'm really looking for when trying to improvise, or perform, is having studied and worked on the theory - specifically on the ear training and the process of connecting that to my fingers - to the point where I don't have to think about it any more
"The purpose of all theory is ear training" is actually a Warne Marsh quote, although one that I can't verify. My dad (who is/was a jazz musician) read it in an interview in Coda Magazine in 1976 and while I can find references to the interview I can't find a copy of it online.
My dad used the quote "The purpose of all theory is ear training" as the inscription on his self-published basic and advanced keyboard harmony books. It's certainly a quote I've heard him repeat many times over the years.
"The purpose of all theory is ear training" is actually a Warne Marsh quote, although one that I can't verify. My dad (who is/was a jazz musician) read it in an interview in Coda Magazine in 1976 and while I can find references to the interview I can't find a copy of it online.
My dad used the quote "The purpose of all theory is ear training" as the inscription on his self-published basic and advanced keyboard harmony books. It's certainly a quote I've heard him repeat many times over the years.