A well-performed song can really spice up an improv performance. But even seasoned improvisers sometimes shy away from singing. In this workshop we focus on creating and performing improvised songs, and the good news is that anyone can do it! We will prove in this workshop that each of us has been so immersed in (western) pop music, that we all unconsciously know ‘the rules’ of pop music. This workshop will help you unlock this unconscious knowledge. No prior musical improv experience is needed. You don’t need a good singing voice, you can be tone-deaf and rhythmically challenged. We’ll still make you sing. And shine. Expect to learn:

What you’ll learn

• What to sing about

• How to make a song stick

• How to create song structures

• How to create a variety of melody and rhythm

• When (not to) rhyme

• How and when to sing together in duets and group songs

Who this is for

This is an online class we’re running in place of our normal classes, during the continued lockdown. Our in-person courses will resume where they left off, as soon as we’re able to reopen our venue.

This class is aimed at improvisers who already have a basic grasp of improvisation, and interested in this particular topic. No prior singing experience is necessary, but improvisers who have also got some musical or improvised musical background are very welcome. If you have any questions, then do get in touch!