Tune Up! Musical Improv Practice Group

Schedule

Sat Nov 08 2025 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

St Mark's Lutheran Church | Baltimore, MD

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Join Tune Up! A monthly practice group for anyone doing musical improv, whether you’ve taken one workshop, joined a class, or performed!
About this Event

Join Tune Up! It’s a monthly practice group for anyone doing musical improv, whether you’ve taken one workshop, joined a class, or perform regularly.

You’ll get playful and gentle coaching from experienced peers and performers who love sharing what they’ve learned and cheering you on. Each session is a chance to share skills, try new things, and build your craft in a fun, low-pressure space where it’s okay to mess up. That’s how you learn!

Every second Saturday of the month with Highwire Improv, we meet to try new things, sharpen your skills, and build strong musical improv scenes with your teammates.

If you’re a coach or facilitator, you can practice leading and teaching the group. It’s also a great space to build your practice team or try out a new role in the group.

You’ll get to decide what to focus on with the group. Some days it’s song formats or group movement. Other times we dig into emotional commitment, listening, or long-form improv: storytelling scenes that build into something bigger. You’ll get feedback and tools to take your songs further with core skills like rhyming, openings, and song types.

At the start, we warm up all together with the Verse Chorus Song Workshop in one big musical community. At the end, we come back together again. You’ll share what you’ve been working on in a joyful mini-show for our beginner group.

First time trying musical improv? You’re welcome here too. We run a friendly intro-level improv song circle in a second room, at the same time and place. It’s designed just for first-timers. There’s a separate sign-up, so make sure you register for the event that fits. Bring a friend who’s new! We start and end as one group, so you’ll still be part of the full musical improv community.


​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.

By attending, you agree to Highwire Improv's .

​We prioritize the physical, artistic, and psychological safety of our community members, and recognize we all have a part in actively building a safe and supportive environment.

​We encourage you to report any feedback. You may do so anonymously to Highwire Improv; please submit using SuggestionOx.

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!

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​Join our WhatsApp community! You can connect in our chats via this Google Form!

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​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

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