Clear, friendly explanations and recorded examples introduce each musical principle and encourage individual creativity. Masteryear Publishing is proud to present this guide to musical skills long considered mysterious and practically unteachable.
Step by step, author Michael Pollock explains the thinking process behind comedy accompaniment and musical direction in clear, simple language. Each concept is illustrated by audio examples, featuring actors from The Second City Los Angeles and Michael at the keys.
The best comedy troupes in the world have live keyboardists. The musicians who can provide this kind of expert accompaniment and direction are relatively rare. Want to learn? Get the ony book in existence that opens the door.
Click on an arrow below to listen to a track from the included CD. These 2 tracks demonstrate contrasting examples of a useful exercise for an actor and a musician. It’s called “I Want to be Loved.” The participants improvise together and create an underscored monologue.
Monologue improvised by Shulie Cowen
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Monologue improvised by Mark Gagliardi
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