Musical Improv For First Timers | Valley Village - Studio City
About this Event
Sing. Laugh. Play.
Think you can't sing? You're exactly who this class is for.
Musical improv isn't about having a perfect voice—it's about saying "yes," trusting your instincts, and discovering that creating songs can be just as natural as having a conversation.
In this fun, supportive two hour class, you'll learn how to create songs on the spot, build confidence, craft memorable lyrics, and turn ordinary improv scenes into unforgettable musical moments. Through easy-to-learn games and exercises, you'll discover simple song structures, musical storytelling, character songs, ensemble numbers, and the joy of making music together.
No musical training is required. Whether you're an improviser, actor, singer, or someone who's simply curious, you'll leave with practical skills, greater confidence, and a whole new way to play.
What You'll Learn
- Create songs from nothing—without overthinking.
- Simple rhyme and lyric techniques anyone can use.
- Easy song structures for solos, duets, and ensemble numbers.
- Character-driven singing and emotional storytelling.
- Musical listening, teamwork, and stage confidence.
- How to stop judging yourself and start enjoying the moment.
- The secrets that make improvised musicals work.
Why Learn from Bill Chott?
has been performing and teaching improvisation for more than 30 years and was there at the beginning of modern musical improv. He was a founding member of Cleff Notes, one of the first fully improvised musicals at Chicago's Improv Institute, a founding member of Opening Night: The Improvised Musical, and later performed with the internationally acclaimed Baby Wants Candy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
In addition to helping pioneer the art form, Bill's film and television credits include Wizards of Waverly Place, This Is Us, The Ringer, Galaxy Quest, and Saturday Night Live. Thousands of students have learned from his encouraging, play-first approach to improvisation.
If you've ever thought, "I could never do musical improv," this class is designed to prove you wrong.
Come discover that the most memorable songs are the ones you'll never sing the same way twice.
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