About this Event
Do you love making up songs in the shower or in the car? Ever find yourself singing along to karaoke, wishing you could create your own lyrics on the spot? Have you always wanted to try songwriting, musical improv, or musical theater, but weren’t sure where to start? Been curious about improvised songs, but unsure where to begin?
Join us for musical improv! It’s all about creating songs together as a group. It’s improv with music! In this two hour workshop, you’ll learn how to turn an idea into an improvised song using verse and chorus structure with a group. All experience levels are welcome. Really!
Whether you’re new to musical improv, songwriting, or just want to practice verse-chorus songs in a structured way, this is your welcome mat.
You don’t need any experience with improv, singing, or theater. We’ll guide you with playful group warmups, clear examples, and step-by-step games that make it easy to try.
You’ll try out your song ideas with low-pressure group singing and lots of support. Musical improv games and theater exercises will make it fun and easy to experiment and create together.
We begin with one big musical community warm up, meet everyone, and get playful. Then, you’ll split off into a smaller group focused just on learning verse-chorus songs, where you’ll create, experiment, and learn together.
At the end, we regroup with the practice group, who will share what they’ve been working on. You’ll get to cheer them on and see what’s possible with more practice. Then we all come back together to play one big musical game as a group.
After you attend once, you’re invited to join the practice group every second Saturday of the month with Highwire Improv!
What is Musical Improv?
Musical improv is like a game where you and your friends make up songs right on the spot. You don’t need any prepared lyrics or music; instead, you create them as you go. It’s a mix of acting and singing, where everyone collaborates to create fun and surprising songs that fit the moment.
It might sound tricky, but with the right mindset, simple guidelines, and a bit of practice, it’s easier than it looks. Think of it like creating a first draft—using patterns like adding a chorus and taking turns helps you shape your spontaneous songs.
This event is free, and any donations will go towards Baltimore Musical Improv (a fiscally sponsored non-profit organization)!
Who Should Attend?
This workshop welcomes all writers, improvisers, songwriters, and musical theater enthusiasts—whether you’re into musical theater, pop, rock, folk, or any other genre. Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to experiment with new song making games.
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Parking and Entry
There is a decent amount of free street parking around the meeting venue, as well as a free parking lot on the corner of St. Paul and 20th Street.
Someone from the group will wait outside at the entrance before (and a little bit after) the start of the event to welcome you in. If you are running late, you can message the group WhatsApp (details below) and someone can let you in. Alternatively, ring the doorbell!
CHAT WITH US! JOIN OUR GROUP CHAT:
Join our WhatsApp community. You can connect in our chats via these two “magic links”
- MIM Chat, for sharing memes, musical improv videos, events, asking questions, etc
- MIM Volunteers Chat, for helping make our events happen (venues, messaging, spreading the word, deciding what content to cover, etc)
- Everyone is invited to join MIM Chat.
- Some of you might ALSO want to join MIM Volunteers Chat (we could use help!!) Become a co-organizer!
ABOUT HIGHWIRE IMRPOV
Highwire Improv’s mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice — in Baltimore and around the world — through improvisational theater. Learn more at https://www.highwireimprov.com
ABOUT BALTIMORE MUSICAL IMPROV
Baltimore Musical Improv is a nonprofit collective dedicated to spreading the joy of musical improvisation throughout the city.
Fiscally hosted by the 501(c)(3) Fractured Atlas, our mission is to bring people together to experience the excitement and creativity of this unique art form.
Whether you're an experienced performer or just starting out, we offer occasional workshops, attend musical improv shows, and form groups to put on our own performances.
Learn more at https://baltimoremusicalimprov.org
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
St Mark's Lutheran Church, 1900 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, United States
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