Introduction to Musical Improv

No singing experience needed! Learn to make up songs on the spot, including melody, rhyme, rhythm—and turn scenes into musical moments.
About this Event

Step into the world where song meets spontaneity in this three-hour introduction to musical improv! No singing experience required! Just bring your creativity and willingness to play. In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of making up songs on the spot, including simple melodies, rhyming, keeping the beat, and how to turn everyday scenes into catchy musical moments. We’ll explore how to listen and support your scene partners as well as the essentials of rhythm, styling, and musical storytelling. Perfect for improvisers looking to add a new dimension to their skills, this class will have you singing, laughing, and creating show-stopping moments in no time! All experience levels welcome.

Daytime workshops at the Big Couch Binge offer something for improvisers of all levels, from those just starting out to seasoned performers looking to enrich their skills.

And, don't forget about our multi-workshop passes that provide a discount when taking more than one workshop on either day. See our full event page for workshop bundles.

About the Instructors - Lynae Leblanc & Carly Stroud

Lynae Leblanc is a former child model for a portrait studio next to the Long John Silvers in the most downtrodden wing of the Tacoma Mall. She is also a Big Easy nominated actress that has performed, produced, taught and directed sketch and improvised comedy in the New Orleans area for over 20 years and was the founder/directer of The National Comedy Company from 2005-2011. Her original live cartoon sketch comedy show Drunktoons featured her subpar animation and voice work and was a hit at the two comedy/theater festivals that thought it was a good idea to let comedians get wasted on stage. Currently, she coaches Sorry We’re Singing improvised musicals at Big Couch where she performs regularly with the Big Big Show, Spicy Bits, and Nerd Night, and co-directs sketch comedy.

Carly Stroud has been improvising since 2005 and performing even longer! She studied at The Second City and embraced their online curriculum during the pandemic. She helped to establish her college troupe, Lincoln’s Security Detail, and is the co-founder of Capital City Improv in Springfield, IL with her husband, Drew. Since moving to New Orleans, she has become a regular player with Big Couch, performing with various troupes such as Nerd Night, Sorry We’re Singing, and her favorite… We’re Partners.