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 29th @ 16:30 - July 22nd @ 18:30
Free – £395🎵🎭 Musicology: Deepen Your Musical Improv Through Rhythm, Lyrics & Storytelling! 🎭🎵
Are you a musical improviser looking to explore the profound connection between music and storytelling? Musicology is an advanced musical improv and scene study course where a love of music is at the heart of everything. From crafting scenes inspired by lyrics to shaping longform shows like the perfect mixtape, this course will help you unlock new dimensions of creativity and musicality in your improv.
About the Course:
Led by Heather Urquhart (Showstoppers, The Maydays) and Joe Samuel (The Maydays, The Concept), this course goes beyond musical improv fundamentals and dives into the deeper structures of music and storytelling. We’ll explore how rhythm shapes drama, how lyrics can spark whole worlds, and how shifting tempos and moods can create unforgettable improvised performances. Think of it as a musical improviser’s laboratory—where we experiment, refine, and push the boundaries of what improvised music can be!
What You’ll Learn:
🎶 Scenes Inspired by Music: Use lyrics, melodies, and musical themes as jumping-off points for compelling improvisational scenes.
🎭 Rhythm & Dramatic Structure: Explore how tempo, beats, and musical phrasing can guide narrative pacing and emotional arcs.
📀 Improvised Concept Albums: Experiment with creating full-length musical pieces that feel cohesive, from concept albums to themed longform shows.
🎤 Mixtape Mastery: Learn to shape a longform improv show like the perfect mixtape—balancing variety, flow, and emotional impact through dynamic musical choices.
What Makes This Course Unique?
This is not just a singing class—it’s a deep dive into the intersection of music and improvisation, designed for those who want to harness the full potential of music in storytelling. Whether you want to sharpen your ability to craft meaningful, music-driven scenes or dream of improvising an epic concept album, this course will challenge and inspire you.
Ready to take your musical improv to the next level? Join us for a course that celebrates the power of music, rhythm, and storytelling!
12 Tuesdays from the 29th of April with a one-week break after six weeks. Sessions run from 16:30 to 18:30 UK time (with a possibility of moving to 17:00 til 19:00 UK time, venue dependant.)
Musicology 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.
Testimonials
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A week of the most joyous, educational, non-stop, intensive, musical improv. Heather, Jules, and Joe work at the top of the game as professional improvisers and as master teachers.
Max
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
I took Heather's workshop and it was amazing!
Oded
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Brilliant empathetic instructors who make classes interesting and fun!!!
Mary
Take your improv skills to the next level in a safe, supporting and nurturing environment.
jenice
I travel every Summer from Belgium to take intensive improv classes with AndAlso. Jules Munns' teaching and coaching style brings out characters that are fun to play and watch, and that feel more real but are also more comedic and... read more
Mathias
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I really enjoyed the Show and I saw that people have developed their Improv skills creativity and confidence massively in recent months. I laughed a lot:)
Julia
Very well run local, inclusive improv community doing courses and shows. I strongly recommend it!!
Liam
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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A perfect meld of learning, listening and laughter. Thanks Jules and Heather for a joyful weekend in a beautiful place.
Victoria
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
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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A wonderful week of musical improv with Heather. Highly recommended. An outstanding coach.
Rachel
Really fun and friendly classes with outstanding teaching
K
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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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
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
World class improv classes and productions
Mustafa
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Simply excellent. I've taken a lot of improv courses over the last 10 years. AndAlso has some of the most knowledgable and most caring instructors out there. They know their stuff.
Tom
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 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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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'm fairly addicted to doing courses and starting improv is one of the best things I've ever done. Met the most amazing community of people, grown in confidence, and realised I'm actually pretty awesome! The teachers are incredible. If you're... read more
Polly
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
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Brilliant classes, courses & retreats superbly taught in a super fun & supportive environment. Highly recommended!
Nathan
Most amazing teachers: inspiring, supportive, challenging and hilarious. Can't recommend Andalso improv courses highly enough
dhunt202005
If you want to learn new skills, build your confidence and do this whilst having the best time then Heather, Jules and all at Andalso are the people to meet. Their courses have helped me develop and thrive in a... read more
Duncan
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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
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
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