Musical Improv with Velvet Wells
Montreal Improv is pleased to host the excellent Velvet Wells for two online musical improv workshops on Saturday, July 17th. Each workshop costs $30 CAD, although purchasing both as part of the early-bird combo costs $50 CAD (keep scrolling for the combined option at the bottom of this page).
Buy for yourself or pay it forward and purchase a spot that will go to someone else!
Start Singing Before You’re Ready
In this introductory workshop, Velvet will patiently guide you past anxiety and uncertainty to voice your Shower Swagger. Sharing mirroring, timing and vocalizing tactics, Velvet will help stay present in future improvised musical moments
Who’s It For: Anxious improvisers or complete beginners
Saturday, July 17th, 11 AM-1 PM EDT / online via Zoom / ages 18+
Singing In Zoomison
Musical improv doesn’t have to be a solo adventure. Like a good karaoke night, Velvet will lead you through exercises and scenes to help you make and support everyone’s musical offers. We will share songs in groups of twos, threes, and maybe more!
Who’s It For: Intermediate-level improvisers*
Saturday, July 17th, 3-5 PM EDT / online via Zoom / ages 18+
*Not sure if this is you? Send us an email at classes@montrealimprov.com
Velvet Duke (he/him) is a world-beloved Black, autistic, queer, velvet voiced, multi-faceted creator, facilitator, and community leader.
Velvet is a graduate of The Improv Place (Masterclass in Teaching) and Second City Toronto Training Centre (Musical Improvisation Conservatory), and he has taken master classes with Jill Bernard, John Gebretatose, Natasha Boomer, Ken Hall, and Mick Napier.
Velvet facilitates virtual workshops through international improvisational theatres including Edinburgh International Improv Festival, The Nursery Theatre, Vintage Improv Festival, and Highwire Improv. He also runs improv workshops through Guelph Black Heritage Society and Black Improv Alliance.
Find out more about Velvet here.