2 hours
St Mark's Lutheran Church
Free Tickets Available
Sat, 19 Jul, 2025 at 12:00 pm to 02:00 pm (GMT-04:00)
St Mark's Lutheran Church
1900 Saint Paul Street, Baltimore, United States
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 werenβt sure where to start? Been curious about improvised songs, but unsure where to begin?
Join us for musical improv! Itβs all about creating songs together as a group. Itβs improv with music! In this two hour workshop, youβll 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 youβre new to musical improv, songwriting, or just want to practice verse-chorus songs in a structured way, this is your welcome mat.
You donβt need any experience with improv, singing, or theater. Weβll guide you with playful group warmups, clear examples, and step-by-step games that make it easy to try.
Youβll 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.Β
We begin with one big musical community warm up, meet everyone, and get playful. Then, youβll split off into a smaller group focused just on learning verse-chorus songs, where youβll create, experiment, and learn together.
At the end, we regroup with the practice group, who will share what theyβve been working on. Youβll get to cheer them on and see whatβs possible with more practice. Then we all come back together to play one big musical game as a group.
After you attend once, youβre invited to join the practice group every second Saturday of the month with Highwire Improv!
βMusical improv is like a game where you and your friends make up songs right on the spot. You donβt need any prepared lyrics or music; instead, you create them as you go. Itβs a mix of acting and singing, where everyone collaborates to create fun and surprising songs that fit the moment.
βIt might sound tricky, but with the right mindset, simple guidelines, and a bit of practice, itβs easier than it looks. Think of it like creating a first draftβusing patterns like adding a chorus and taking turns helps you shape your spontaneous songs.
βThis event is free, and any donations will go towards Baltimore Musical Improv (a fiscally sponsored non-profit organization)!
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βThis workshop welcomes all writers, improvisers, songwriters, and musical theater enthusiastsβwhether youβre into musical theater, pop, rock, folk, or any other genre. Just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to experiment with new song making games.
βBy attending, you agree to Highwire Improv's .
βWe 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.
βWe encourage you to report any feedback. You may do so anonymously to Highwire Improv; please submit using SuggestionOx.
βParking 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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βABOUT HIGHWIRE IMRPOV
βHighwire Improvβs mission is to steward a community of artists committed to growth, collaboration, joy, and justice β in Baltimore and around the world β through improvisational theater. Learn more at https://www.highwireimprov.com
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ββABOUT BALTIMORE MUSICAL IMPROV
βBaltimore Musical Improv is a nonprofit collective dedicated to spreading the joy of musical improvisation throughout the city.
βFiscally 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.
βWhether 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.
ββLearn more at https://baltimoremusicalimprov.org
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Tickets for Improv Singalong! Musical Improv Workshop can be booked here.
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Free Registration | Free |
Donation | Free |
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