Tip : Keep your ears open while you improvise with the band
Improvisation is all about using your developed, musical ear to listen to the people you’re playing with.
It’s easy to get caught up in what you are playing, thinking only about your own instrument and which notes to play when, but good improvisation always takes into account the musical whole.
If you make an effort to pay attention to the rest of the band instead of just your own part, you’ll all contribute to the groove together, the parts will all be cohesive, and your performance will be all the better for it!