In many music ensembles there are hierarchies and a focus on the vision of the bandleader. This thesis explores the possibilities of creating conditions for improvisational co-creation and follows the common development-process of an improvising trio. Emphasis is placed on democratic interplay and a collective expression without compromising with each musician’s personal sound.

Through structured and free improvisations, the trio discovered and developed their musical language, limitations and possibilities. Self-recording, listening to it and discussions about what was experienced, perceived and what potential variations there might be alongside with a non-judgmental attitude served as a powerful tool to raise awareness and to develop the trio. The work resulted in a live streamed concert consisting of a freely improvised piece of music. 

By focusing on process-oriented solutions that involves and activates the whole ensemble, the trio has been able to develop an interplay and expression that is nonhierarchical, spontaneous and has potential to change.