Crash Course: Musical Improv

In the organizer's words:

Ready to turn your improv scenes into show-stopping musical moments?

In this 3-hour crash course, you'll learn how to create improvised songs that are catchy, hilarious, and full of heart - no musical training required.

Buckle up and join one of Berlin's most experienced musical improvisers and a legendary pianist for a fast-paced crash course: Musical Improv.

We'll learn by doing, singing, moving, and collaborating with other improvisers and a live pianist.

It'll be exciting, loud, and a ton of fun, no matter how beautifully (or terribly) you think you can sing.

You'll learn how to:

• Build a pop song on the fly
• Craft poetic verses and catchy choruses
• Turn a scene seamlessly into a full-blown musical number
• Support fellow improvisers with backup vocals and backup dancing
• Communicate with a live musician
• Create a group musical montage

Sound like a lot? It is! But don't worry, we've got you covered.

Requirements:

• A love of music and improv
• Basic improv experience (Level 1 or equivalent)
• Strong level of English
• No singing or musical background needed

Not sure if you meet the requirements? Just get in touch!

What to bring:

Comfortable clothes you can move in - Water - A pen and paper

Only 16 spots available, so grab yours and get ready to make some musical magic!

About the instructor:
Blake Farha is a professional voice actor, improviser, and lifelong singer-songwriter. He's taught hundreds of improv workshops, from drop-ins to corporates for companies like Google, Facebook, and N26. With over 6 years of musical improv experience, he's a founding member of Kaleidoscope, with whom he sold out dozens of shows in Berlin, and is now the founder and director of Xylophone, Berlin's hottest musical comedy.

About the pianist:
Roy Hughes is a classically trained pianist turned electronic renegade who's taught at top universities, performed all over the world, and scored over 40 films.