Musical Improv Comedy: Creating Songs in the Moment

Jason Alexander
"This complete program approximates all the elements of live performing of musical improvisation in an actual environment. Use it well..."


David Razowsky, Artistic Director, The Second City Los Angeles
"Great book. It's easy to understand, a fun read, inspiring..."


Richard M. Sherman, Academy Award winning lyricist/composer
"...a brilliantly detailed, scholarly, yet totally entertaining treatise on the unique art of creating the improvised song."


Charna Halpern, ImprovOlympic DirectorAuthor of TRUTH IN COMEDY
"This book is a must for musical directors or theaters in the process of training their musical directors."


Book Description
The best comedy improv singers know every trick in this book, a great addition to any performer's library. Clear, everyday language explains each element of an improvised song. Simple building blocks are combined with performance tips to raise a performer's musical improvisation to its highest level. The included CD, featuring cast members from ImprovOlympic West's hilarious Opening Night, The Improvised Musical, provides * examples * exercises * practice accompaniments


From the Publisher
Masteryear Publishing is proud to offer MUSICAL IMPROV COMEDY, the first book of its kind. It is in use by students and professionals at The Second City Training Centers in Chicago and Los Angeles, and Disney Entertainment Productions. The instructional CD and Michael Pollock's clear, friendly writing style make this a truly practical tool for improv performers--a portable music workshop.


About the Author
Michael Pollock is musical director of The Second City Los Angeles. He is a veteran of many improv groups and has played keyboards for a diverse collection of celebrated performers, from Chuck Berry to Roseanne to Kitty Carlisle Hart. His credits include The Drew Carey Show, The Tonight Show and Evening at the Improv.


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