This is a low-pressure, high-encouragement space to practice hosting, hype your peers, and build stage presence. No experience necessary.
Institute of Cultural Affairs
4750 North Sheridan Road Chicago, IL 60640Whether you're a rapper, musician, poet, comedian, or just someone who wants to feel more confident with a mic in hand—Emcee Skool is for you.
What You’ll Learn:🎙️ How to host with confidence and clarity🎙️ Tips for smooth transitions between artists and sets🎙️ How to engage a crowd without overthinking it🎙️ What to do when things go off-script🎙️ How hosting can open doors to more gigs and visibility
Why Emcee Skool?Because not everyone gets a safe space to practice grabbing the mic. We're here to change that. This is for anyone, especially creatives who wants to build their voice, find their flow, and hype up a room.
Perfect for:✅ Rappers & musicians✅ Poets & performers✅ First-time hosts & seasoned emcees✅ Anyone looking to get more comfortable speaking in front of people
Hosted by:Phenom.Lyrical Workouts that get your mind flexed and your bars up + real-time feedback in a supportive environment
Street parking available only.
Not at all! This space is for everyone—from first-timers to seasoned performers.
Nope! While it's great for rappers and musicians, it's open to poets, comedians, creatives, and anyone who wants to build mic confidence.
Yourself, your energy, an open and something to jot down notes.
No, this is a workshop. We’ll be practicing in a supportive space, not performing for a public audience.