Saxophonist, composer and bandleader Steve Coleman welcomes you to M-Base Ways — a members site dedicated to the study of spontaneous composition and sophisticated musical principles. Here you will find instructional video packages, documentary content, and advanced concepts exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and the creative process.
AI-Assisted Spontaneous Composition
A new direction at M-Base Ways — using artificial intelligence as a tool for exploring and developing spontaneous composition. This ongoing work documents the process of integrating AI into the creative practice.
Video Instruction Packages
These instructional packages deal with different aspects of spontaneous composition — rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and creativity. All videos are filmed in HD and include accompanying PDFs.
P001 — Rhythm
P002 — Melody
P003 — Figit Time
A preview of our lesson package dealing with spontaneously composing within unusual rhythmic forms: