Musical Improv Crash Course with Michael Yang

The Nova Comedy Collective

Learn how you can make up songs out of thin air! Fun for beginners and advanced performers!

The Foundry

Classes & Workshops

Take your comedy toolkit to the next level with  an introductory workshop or a multi week class! Try your hand at improv, standup, clowning, or more! Class levels range from beginner (LAUNCH) to intermediate (ORBIT) to advanced (DEEP SPACE).

Ever wonder how some performers can make up entire songs on the spot? Now you can learn how! This workshop is a beginner-friendly introduction to musical improv. In this workshop, you will learn the fundamentals of musical improv, such as song structure and improvising lyrics, and also build comfort with incorporating musical elements into their scene work. This course is best suited to students with at least a foundation of prior improv training, but no prior music/singing background is necessary! About the InstructorMichael is an improviser, music director, and songwriter. He's been active in the greater Boston improv scene for 7 years, having played on stage and on keys with ComedySportz, Dirty Disney, Uncomposed, Nova, and more! He also ran the Somerville Musical Improv jam, where people of all different skill levels came together to play musical improv games and sing songs. In his spare time, he releases indie comedy songs under the name LJY and plays in many D&D games. About the LocationThis workshop will take place at The Cambridge Foundry in Kendall Square. This workshop will be in the RED MULTIROOM - take a right as soon as you head in the front doors, and you'll see us! If you need help finding your way, The Foundry staff is amazing, and located right inside at the front desk! About The Nova Comedy CollectiveThe Nova Comedy Collective, is a new theater group committed to creating new spaces and shows for the Boston comedy community to flourish. Rising from the ashes of spaces lost to the pandemic, this new collective of comedians and creators is embracing radical hope, limitless fun, and uncompromising inclusivity.Comedy is for everyone. Our mission is to create live shows and other adventures in creativity that are unique, daring, and authentic. We promote belonging and community, encourage collaboration and continuous learning, and celebrate imagination, honesty, and risk-taking. At The Nova Comedy Collective, we’re always laughing with you.