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Musical Improv Comedy is an exciting program that will provide you with the tools required for improvising within the framework of musical games, invented songs, short form scenes, and full length improvised musical theatre shows.

We’ll first lay down the fundamental tools of this art form and continuously build on your skills each session, covering musical elements such as melody, harmony, lyric, rhythm, and rhyming. We’ll learn how to create content within different song structures, styles, and contexts, we’ll practice how to seize the musical moments of a scene, and then we’ll gradually build all the elements required to create a full length improvised musical show. 

Throughout each level, we will focus on point of view, commitment, truth, choice, group dynamic, support, and movement, which will help build deeper, more connected work, will result in more entertaining performances, and will strengthen your general skill sets for any improvised scene you take part in going forward. 

FAQ

Do I need any previous experience in music or improv?

Absolutely not! Experience in improv, music, and performing is an asset but not required.

How many people are usually in a class?

Typically, there are 8-12 students in each class, with some exceptions. 18 yrs+

Can I repeat any classes?

Yes! Repeating any Musical Improv class is encouraged! In fact, repeating Level 1-5 is offered at a 50% discount, providing availability, and if you’ve taken a class with us within two years.

Where are the classes and shows held?

Venues for classes/rehearsals offered and shows performed are typically in the Montreal Plateau vicinity and will be detailed for each class announcement. Some possibilities include:

  • The Wiggle Room, 3874 Saint-Laurent blvd.
  • Strathearn Centre, 3680 Jeanne-Mance (Studio 428)
  • Theatre Sainte-Catherine, 264 Sainte-Catherine East
  • The House of Actors, 3697 Saint-Laurent blvd.
  • Le Conseil Des Arts de Montréal, 1210 Sherbrooke St. E.

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FREE JAM

Curious about musical improv and want to try a sample without making a commitment yet? Want to get a little warmed up before another musical improv class coming up? These short jam sessions are open to anyone!

Space is limited and prioritized for beginners or those who are feeling out of practice.

No experience required.

FRESH JAM

Jump into the world of musical improv! This class is a fun, low-pressure introduction for absolute beginners. We’ll explore the basics of creating songs on the spot in a welcoming environment, giving you a taste of this art form without committing to a full-length course.

All experience levels are welcome; no prior improv or music experience is needed.

DO-RE-MIMPROV: FUNDAMENTALS

DO-RE-MIMPROV: Fundamentals (formerly “Musical Fun Times”) is the perfect entry point into the art of musical improv comedy. This course is designed to cater to beginners, providing a strong foundation for song-building, improv, spontaneous collaboration, and stage performance. Whether you are curious about musical improv and want to give it a try without the pressure of a show, or you are an experienced improviser looking to sharpen your skills and reinforce your core technique, this class is for you.

Accessible to all levels, this course focuses on getting you improvising, singing, laughing, and creating group musical comedy scenes in a supportive, “free-stylin'” environment. It is the ideal space for anyone ready to begin their musical improv journey, gain practice, and acquire new skills in a truly no-pressure environment.

No experience required. No show.

Highly recommended to take before Musical Improv Level 1 and Do a Ditty.

NEXT DO-RE-MIMPROV: FUNDAMENTALS
TUESDAY, JULY 21, 2026, 7:00-9:00pm

Taught by Adina Katz with John Gilbert on the keys
At Conseil des arts

DO-RE-MIMPROV: FUNDAMENTALS

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JUST SING!

Just Sing! is an opportunity to focus on improvised singing and group music making while strengthening vocal techniques along the way. This is the vibe of a vocal and piano jam without improv comedy scenes or musical theatre context.

Enjoy making music with other humans in a no-pressure environment, while enhancing singing skills. These short sessions are great for someone who’s looking to get more comfortable singing in public, any musical improviser looking to supplement their work, or for anyone looking for something fun and free stylin’ to do.

No experience required.

RHYME TIME

Let’s take the time to rhyme! In this short jam, we’ll practice improvised rhyming through different exercises, games, and then create phrases and songs on the spot, focusing on the rhyme scheme.

These short sessions are great for any musical improviser looking to up their game, for any comedic song writer, or for anyone looking for something fun, creative, and focused to do.

No experience required, though some newbies might find it more challenging.

MUSICAL IMPROV: LEVEL 1

In Musical Improv Level 1, we’ll start to practice improvising music within structures that will make you look like a magician on stage. We will learn the basics of creating songs and applying them to improvised musical scenes. This is a fun form of improv comedy and a collaborative class where we build skills together as an ensemble, with ongoing direction and feedback to help you flourish. This course will provide you with the initial training and foundational skills needed to begin building a strong musical improv practice.

No prerequisite, Musical Fun Times is recommended.

MUSICAL IMPROV: LEVEL 2

Musical Improv Level 2 is where you’ll expand on the skills you learned in Level 1. We’ll explore more advanced musicality, including harmonies, rhyming techniques, and improvised choreography. The class will delve deeper into your scene-building skills and empower you to turn them into glorious musical moments. We’ll continue to grow through fun short-form musical games, and thread it all together with a musical montage of scenes for a final graduation show!

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Musical Improv Level 1 and instructor approval. Priority enrolment is reserved for students who have most recently completed Level 1.

MUSICAL IMPROV: LEVEL 3

In Musical Improv Level 3, you’ll put all the pieces together to build long-form, narrative musicals. You’ll learn how to improvise a complete musical theatre comedy show with a linear story structure, using all the skills you’ve developed so far. We will strengthen your scene work, expand your musical repertoire with new song styles, and learn how to tie every element together. The class culminates in a final, improvised mini-musical performance presented to an audience.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Musical Improv Level 2 and instructor approval. Priority enrolment is reserved for students who have most recently completed Level 2.

MUSICAL IMPROV: LEVEL 4

Musical Improv Level 4 builds on the foundation of Level 3, providing the final components you need to create a complete mini musical narrative show. You’ll dive deep into a greater variety of musical theatre and song types, expanding your repertoire to build a more sophisticated and versatile long-form set. This class culminates in an exciting, improvised mini musical theatre show presented to an audience.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Musical Improv Level 3 and instructor approval. Priority enrolment is reserved for students who have most recently completed Level 3.

MUSICAL IMPROV: LEVEL 5

Musical Improv Level 5 is an advanced course focused on creating genre-specific musical narratives. You’ll build on everything learned in Levels 1-4 by exploring the unique conventions of different musical genres, in both song and story. The class is driven by weekly assigned watching and listening material, which will teach you how to create a stylized, well-rounded performance in any framework. This class will equip you with the knowledge and practice to approach advanced genre work with true versatility.

The Level 5 Ensemble Commitment Because this level is all about deep-diving into specific worlds together, the “magic” happens when the whole ensemble is on the same page. To make our class time as productive (and fun!) as possible, please ensure you have the capacity to commit to the weekly watching and listening assignments. Being “in the know” on the genre of the week ensures we can all jump into the same story from the very first beat!

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Musical Improv Level 4 and instructor approval. Priority enrolment is reserved for students who have most recently completed Level 4.

MUSICAL IMPROV: CONSERVATORY

Hone your skills in the The Musical Conservatory Program, going deeper into the craft by applying everything you’ve learned so far, and tuning up to your group’s unique style. You will explore and design your own conventions and formats as a troupe, and will have the opportunity to perform in an end of term, professional show!

Prerequisite: Advanced musical improv students; successful completion of Musical Improv Level 5 and permission from the instructor.

DO A DITTY

This musical improv comedy class is designed for students to gain tools in creating scenes and songs on the spot within the short-form style of improv. Each week, we will focus on an array of short scenes and improv games, as well as elements to help fine tune your song content, musicality, and performance. We will pull inspiration from different music genres, conventions, emotional drives, patterns, and metaphors. You’ll leave this class with experience and a set of tools to approach a short form musical improv set which will also strengthen your abilities for a longer narrative performance.

Improv experience recommended, musical improv experience not required. Musical Fun Times is recommended but not required as a prerequisite. 

NARRATIVE BOOSTER

Get ready to punch up your narrative technique. Struggling with long-form storytelling or simply wanting to have more fun and play with ease? This two-hour crash course delivers practical tools to elevate your narrative improv. Craft scenes that captivate, learn what to do next. Perfect for improvisers looking for a quick, impactful boost. This is not specifically a musical improv class, but the tools you will acquire will definitely up your minimusical game.

Prerequisite: Previous narrative experience or Musical Improv Level 2

KNOW THE DRILL

If you’d like more practice improvising within the song forms you’ve learned in Level 1, or you’re looking to get back into the Musical Improv long form track, but feeling a little rusty, this is a great re-boot class for you! These are short classes with the focus of drilling the basic song forms so that you can get back to your work with more ease and freedom. Keep yourself sharp and know the drill!

Prerequisite: Musical Improv Level 1

SCENES N’ SONGS

Wanna have a jam with other people who know their song forms and how to bust out the scenes that lead up to them? Feeling like a one-off practice sess? Looking to strengthen your scene and song work within different montage formats, without worrying about long form narratives? Then this class is for you!

Prerequisite: Musical Improv Level 2

NEXT SCENES N’ SONGS
TUESDAY, JULY 28, 2026, 7:00pm-9:00pm

Taught by Adina Katz with John Gilbert on the keys
At Conseil des arts, Music Room, 1210 Sherbrooke E, Montreal

SCENES N’ SONGS

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MUSICAL HAROLD

The Harold is a classic longform improv format that focuses on discovering comedic themes, illuminating patterns, and building strong ensemble connections. Our unique class adds a musical twist, using songs to amplify the joy and playfulness and bring a whole new level of discovery to the heart of the format.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Musical Improv Level 2 and instructor approval.

TUNE IT UP!

Tune It Up! is a flexible and advanced workshop designed for students who have completed Level 4 or higher. The content adapts to the group’s needs, ensuring the work is always fresh. In this session (September 2025), we will focus on new song form variations and detailed feedback on your performance, based on a wide-ranging toolkit of techniques, including acting, singing, staging, support work, and improv choices.

Through this personalized approach, you’ll hone your skills and learn to make more nuanced and intentional choices in your performance.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Musical Improv Level 4 or instructor approval.

SOLO LIKE A STAR

Receive individual attention to practice improvising comedic singing with an experienced coach and a live piano player to accompany you. Each week, we will focus on different elements to help beef up your song content, style, and performance. Inspired by a variety of music genres, emotional drives, patterns, games, and metaphors.

Improv and musical improv experience recommended, though anyone is welcome. Each person will receive individual attention based on their level.

ONE-HIT WONDER
(ONE DAY WORKSHOP)

All are welcome to play for the day and explore the art of musical improv! These fun-filled sessions, where you will learn and practice short form musical ditties and scenes, are appropriate for musical improvisers of all levels of experience. If you’re slightly intrigued or already addicted to Musical Improv, you don’t want to miss out on these one-off workshops! Some One-Hit Wonder classes end with a show for the public, where selected participants from the workshop will be invited to participate. Come jam out and see what the fuss is about!

No experience necessary.

ACTING FOR IMPROVISERS:
GETTING INTO CHARACTER

Get out of your head and into your heart! When you are grounded in a scene, you know instinctively who your character is and how they feel; you won’t have to struggle with figuring out what to do next. You can be bold, free, and have much more fun! We will use The Meisner Acting Technique (repetition exercises), which trains actors to be better listeners, observers, more in touch with their instincts, more sensitive, and in turn respond truthfully to their partners and circumstances, with clarity and direction. This work puts the focus on deep listening, connecting, character point-of-view, behaviour, impulses, and reactions, which will lead to more organic, dramatic, and fun improv scenes. You will also gather some tools and training to help strengthen your technical stage skills, vocal and physical abilities, presence, boldness, and character development. You will receive constant feedback, so students must be prepared to grow. This class has been called “intense, and very worth it!!”

Improv and acting experience is recommended, but not required. 

This class may be repeated multiple times to get more practice with this approach and to strengthen your work.

(FYI this is not a musical class but definitely will help your musical improv work!) 

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