INSTRUCTOR:  Matthew Loren Cohen

• How to make up songs on the spot
• Learn to sing confidently with your own voice
• Explore the mechanics songwriters use to create songs and musicals
• Musical experience NOT required

Matthew Loren Cohen has been teaching musical improv since he co-created The Next Big Broadway Musical! in 1999. In 2011, he began teaching in the Second City Music Improv Conservatory program where he provided instruction in every level, from musical games to formal songwriting. He has also taught for Baby Wants Candy and various festivals. He most recently composed two pieces for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, including “Stay, Mr. Hannity, Stay,” sung by the Broadway cast of Jersey Boys, and “Koch Blocked,”which guest George Clooney called “fantastic,” and he composed the music for NBC’s still-untitled sketch comedy project.

SATURDAYS 2P – 5P

CLASS SESSIONS ON: JAN 14, 21, 28, FEB 4, 11, 18