Monika Herzig

• Doctor of Education
• Professor of Artistic Research at Jam Music Lab University

This research investigated the impact and effectiveness of sustained improvisation training. Improvisational skills are critical for identifying problems and entrepreneurial success and have been recognized as valuable tools for managing turbulence and change within organizational contexts. Notably, there is a strong connection between high scores...

While numerous models examine the linkages between improvisation and innovation, the factors that moderate this relationship at the team level are unknown. Consequently, this study builds on principles and insights from the jazz jam session framework used by jazz musicians and regression analysis to examine the nature of the improvisation process a...

The worldwide lockdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic initiated an economic crisis, especially in the performing arts world. With all events cancelled for many months and limited options to return to live performance in the future, the arts community had to respond quickly. The jazz model, specifically improvisational training, has been discussed...

The concept of improvisation and the “Jazz Model” for Entrepreneurship as a gathering of creative minds with the goal of creating a new outcome is frequently used in the entrepreneurship literature. Especially the unique setting of a jazz jam session exemplifies a successful model of group creativity. Herzig and Baker (2014) identified seven factor...

This study documents the development of a classroom game simulating the effects of contractual arrangements on the economic relationships between artists, record labels, and consumers. The game was tested with multiple revisions in classroom settings over a period of three years by using surveys, interviews, session videos, and teacher observations...

Being honored to contribute to this special Festschrift and express gratitude to David, chapter author Monika Herzig refers to David as, “my brilliant, generous, funny, and inspirational colleague at Indiana University.” Herzig chose to write a personal salute to David and a celebration of community, as her expertise is the collaborative and improv...

This paper builds on the analysis of factors observed at jazz jam sessions facilitating team creativity and improvisation as a model for managing organizational innovation. The model was established through detailed observations, surveys, historical research, and interviews. Even though the jazz metaphor has been used as a model for organizational...

A Living Jazz Legend, musician and composer David Baker has made a distinctive mark on the world of music in his nearly 60-year career-as player (chiefly on trombone and cello), composer, and educator. In this richly illustrated volume, Monika Herzig explores Baker's artistic legacy, from his days as a jazz musician in Indianapolis to his long-term...

Computer printout. Thesis (D. Mus. Ed.)--Indiana University, 1997. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 194-204) and interviews with jazz pianists Bill Dobbins, Bill Cunliffe, Clare Fischer, Phil DeGreg, Jeff Hellmer, Mark Levine, and James Williams (leaves 205-308).

Typescript. Thesis (M.A.)--University of Alabama, 1991. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 52-56).