Musical Improv Comedy: Creating Songs in the Moment

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This book uses clear, everyday language to clarify each element of an improvised song. Simple building blocks are combined with performance tips to bring your musical improvisation to its highest level.

The included CD provides 47 tracks of examples, exercises and practice accompaniments, featuring the author at the piano and cast members from Improv Olympic West’s Opening Night: The Improvised Musical.

Improvise a solo based on any audience suggestion Create a song in any musical style Play musical improv games with expertise Perform in duets, trios, quartets and ensemble numbers

Listen to samples from the included CD: Backup vocals

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Musical Direction for Improv and Sketch Comedy

Musical Direction for Improv and Sketch Comedy by Michael Pollock

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

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