Musical Ensemble Summer 25: Time-Travelling Tunes & Tales!
12 Mondays from the 28th April to 21st July, 16:00-18:00 UK time.
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April 28th @ 16:00 - July 21st @ 18:00
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Free – £395.00
Musical Ensemble Summer 25: Time-Travelling Tunes & Tales! ⏳🎶🚀
Welcome to the Musical Ensemble Summer 25 course, where we’re stepping into the swirling vortex of time to create a musical adventure that leaps across history!
About Us:
The Musical Ensemble is a globally connected group of passionate performers who have been crafting musical magic online since the onset of the pandemic. With members from all over the world, our ensemble thrives on a shared love for musical improvisation and the drive to explore diverse creative genres.
What to Expect:
A one-of-a-kind opportunity to jump through time—from the distant past to the far-off future—through the power of musical storytelling! This course will have us belting out prehistoric ballads, swinging through the roaring ‘20s, rocking out in the ‘80s, and maybe even rapping our way into a cyberpunk future. We’ll explore different musical styles throughout history while also playing with time jumps in our narratives—where cause and effect, past and future, and alternate timelines collide!
What You’ll Learn:
🎶 Compose Time-Twisting Tunes: Create songs inspired by different musical eras, from medieval madrigals to disco anthems to futuristic synthwave bops!
🎭 Master the Art of Time Travel Storytelling: Experiment with flashbacks, flash-forwards, and parallel timelines to craft thrilling musical narratives that bend reality.
🎤 Bring History (and the Future!) to Life: Develop dynamic characters who live in different time periods—cavemen crooners, Victorian opera divas, rebellious rockstars, and space-age pop icons.
⏳ Collaborative Creativity Across Time: Work with fellow performers to weave together a show that defies the laws of time, culminating in a spectacular final performance where past, present, and future collide in song!
To apply to join the Musical Ensemble for Summer 2025, please email heather@andalsoimprov.com
Ready to jump into the Time Machine and make musical history? We can’t wait to see you in the Stone Age… or maybe the year 3000! 🎶🚀✨
12 Mondays from the 28th of April with a 1-week break after 6 weeks and a show in the final week, 16:00-18:00 UK time
Music Ensemble is an online 12-week course – Payment Options:
- You are signing up for a 12-week course. If needed, you can spread the payments by using PayPal and selecting Pay Later or Pay-in-3 at checkout.
- If you don’t use PayPal and would like to spread the payment for the course, pop us an email, and we will set up an invoice schedule.
- Two Scholarship tickets and unlimited Concessions tickets are available on every course; no proof is required. Please check our Course Policies for full info.
This course is for experienced improvisers, level 6+ on the AndAlso training pathway, or 3+ years of regular improv practice with an alternative provider. Email heather@andalsoimprov.com if you’re unsure if this course is right for you.
Testimonials
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Heather and Joe are the best! I took an online class with them and it was awesome. They are both incredibly talented, adaptable, encouraging and kind. The class gave me lots of great tools to use in musical improv shows.
Kim
Most amazing teachers: inspiring, supportive, challenging and hilarious. Can't recommend Andalso improv courses highly enough
dhunt202005
I have been learning improv from Heather and Jules at AndAlso since 2014. I have always loved their approach, non judgemental and also equipping you with skills and tips to improve. Some of my all-time favourite exercises were from their... read more
Fabian
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Great in so many ways. Just experience it, you will understand!
Elderberry
AndAlso Improv offerings open new doors into what's possible with improv theatre. What's delightful about their approach is how it centers around what's enjoyable and unique to the individual improviser's personality, tastes and weirdness. I recently finished a 12-week online course... read more
Muneeb
Since starting improv classes with AndAlso I have laughed in ways I didn't know were possible, I've become so much braver and more confident, and there is so much more joy in my life. I feel lighter and happier all... read more
Rebecca
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We spent two lovely evenings watching the shows. It was a joy to watch talented people who were so quick witted and funny Absolutely loved the venue, atmosphere and the vibe, everyone was so friendly. It was so lovely to be able... read more
Maggie
I’ve been lucky enough to take classes with Heather, Jules, and Joe (both online and IRL). Absolutely fantastic. ❤️❤️❤️
Jen
Living abroad, I'm only able to do improv online with AndAlso Improv. But it has been amazing, Heather is a generous and encouraging teacher. I've learned so much even with her only being a little square on my screen. Hope... read more
Justine
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Brilliant empathetic instructors who make classes interesting and fun!!!
Mary
I can’t praise AndAlso too highly! All the teachers know their artform inside out, and share their insights with enthusiasm, warmth and humour. I’ve done many of their classes over the years, and they’re always ridiculously fun, and beneficial in ways... read more
Simon
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Kirby
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So I've been doing improv now with AndAlso for nearly two years. It's been the best decision I've made in that time and one of the best I've ever made in general. Courses have not only provided an incredible amount of... read more
Aidan
Just completed the “Slow Burn” intensive workshop with Jules Munns. Jules is a very well organized, articulate and experienced teacher. He considers each participant’s wishes for growth in improv skills and follows through with that in the course. The workshop... read more
Carolyn
AndAlso offer me an opportunity to do improv online with warm, enthusiastic and knowledgeable teachers. They foster a kind and supportive atmosphere.
Frank
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Come for the improv, stay for the incidental life lessons. Andalso Improv online musical improv classes have made me a better friend and a happier human. It's also made me realize that singing has probably always been about community sharing... read more
Linda
So far I've completed two terms and an intensive, and I have nothing but praise for this school and its teachers. If you're wondering if improv is for you, grab one of their taster sessions or dive into a 1a.... read more
Jo
I did a really effective and exhilarating intestive week of workshops with AndAlso. I am sure I will be back for more. Highly recommended.
Matt
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Superb Superb Superb. If you're looking for an addiction that is healthy for the mind, body and soul. Go no further than AndAlso Improv. It is for everyone and all inclusive. Two and a half hours of belly aching laughter is guaranteed... read more
Martin
Taking classes with AndAlso is one of the best moves I've made. I regularly laugh till I cry; I've learnt so much - both in terms of improv skills but also about myself; the teachers are exceptional at creating a... read more
Emma
Amazing improv community with fab teachers who run brilliant classes and put on inspiring improv shows.
Ryan
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All my Improv experiences have been excellent - the teachers are the perfect mix of fun and informative. The workshops feel like a very safe space.
Jack
Wonderful team and experience! I've made friends, built confidence and i'm simply much funnier than i used to be! Just completed my second term and am signing up for the next one. Highly recommended.
Sam
I flipping love what improv with AndAlso has given me. Not only a fabulous inclusive community but also skills and fun and utter joyful playfulness which I carry into my work and home life too. These talented facilitators are serious about having... read more
Kerri
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I've now completed four improv courses with AndAlso over the last year or so, starting from a base of zero improv knowledge or experience. No regrets! It's masses of fun and all the tutors I've had are funny, proactive and... read more
A
All the lessons I've had with AndAlso (and the retreat I went on), have been fantastic, I’ve learnt so much from them. It’s 90% hilarity and 10% deep and meaningful/emotional. Whether you want to do improv for fun, learning or... read more
Rosy
I've thoroughly enjoyed the classes and courses I've attended with And Also. The brilliant teachers and fellow students have helped me to grow and develop my improv skills whilst having a lot of fun in a really supportive environment with... read more
Carrie
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Love the variety, love the play. Every session is different yet has a grounding theme. I open up and learn more about my confidence to interact with others and let funny appear. No need to even be funny… the sessions... read more
Anna
Really fun and friendly classes with outstanding teaching
K
I have taken many musical improv classes over the course of the past 5 years. Heather and Joe are, by far, my absolute favorite team to work with—I have grown so much in my time with them!! My listening and... read more
Sharon