# Event Details - **Event Name**: Advanced Study: Musical Improv - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Learn how to perform a fully improvised musical comedy, making up scenes and songs on the spot with live accompaniment. Wednesdays.About this EventIn this 7 week course, you'll learn how to perform a fully improvised musical comedy, making up scenes and songs on the spot with live accompaniment. You'll learn the building blocks of an improvised song, and how to use them to create songs that sound like they were written. You’ll learn to sing with others on stage to produce banging group numbers, solos, and duets. We'll cover melody, lyrics, rhyming, when to start (and stop!) singing, and together explore the unique opportunities for comedy presented by musical improv.Show dates (subject to change):Saturday, June 6thSaturday, June 27thPREREQUISITE: Improv 101 or instructor approval. Singing experience is helpful but not at all required (if you can sing happy birthday without making people wince, you’ll be fine, we promise).Please read our and before signing up for a class or workshop.INSTRUCTOR: Matthew Schmitz (Broken Records)ACCOMPANIST: Steven DeConto - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/durham/advanced-study-musical-improv/100001986951702028 - **Event Categories**: comedy, Entertainment, Workshops, Music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 286.88, max: 312.5, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Durham - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Mettlesome at Golden Belt - **lat**: 35.9915856 - **long**: -78.89006069999999 - **full address**: Mettlesome at Golden Belt, 800 Taylor St, Durham, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Advanced Study: Musical Improv - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/af5413fbe7c03e56d12b241e2baa3678aafde856f3f549d779cf38a8a0551362-rimg-w1200-h1200-dcefeef3-gmir.jpg?v=1776296822 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Advanced Study: Musical Improv being held? - **A:** Advanced Study: Musical Improv takes place on Wed, 13 May, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Wed, 24 Jun, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Mettlesome at Golden Belt, 800 Taylor St, Durham, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Advanced Study: Musical Improv? - **A:** Ticket prices for Advanced Study: Musical Improv range from USD 287 to USD 313 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityEarly BirdUSD 287 + USD 12 feeAvailableClass RegistrationUSD 313 + USD 13 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Advanced Study: Musical Improv? - **A:** Advanced Study: Musical Improv is organized by Mettlesome Lab. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Advanced Study: Musical Improv is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Durham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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