Dive into Collaborative Vocal Improvisation | Six-week Course

**This course is now sold-out but please join the waiting list and we'll get in touch if a place becomes available**

Dive into the art of Collaborative Vocal Improvisation (CVI) on this six-week course in Bristol.

Six sessions: every Thursday from 16 Oct to 20 Nov – Only 12 places available.

CVI is the practice of spontaneously creating vocal music with others. Resting into the aliveness of our bodies, and fertile silence, we allow improvised song to arise from our collective imagination.

We'll share CVI “forms”, playful structures that allow us to improvise and collaborate with clarity, and develop core skills for creating music with coherence and beauty.

At first, it can feel daunting, so we'll take very good care of ourselves, gently warming up and finding our healthy stretch zones for learning. Once you gain some confidence with the forms and see how much freedom there is in this dynamic, playful, and deeply expressive approach, it can be life-changing.

Over six weeks you’ll:

• Learn the key CVI forms, techniques and practices
• Build confidence to sing from silence into improvised song
• Explore ways of making beautiful, playful and prayerful music together

Course / Singing requirements

This is a beginner-friendly course – no prior improv or CVI experience is needed. We simply ask that you’ve done a little singing before, and feel comfortable holding a tune and a steady rhythm. There’s absolutely no need for music theory – everything is taught through the body and the ear.

At the same time, the exercises are designed to meet you at your own learning edge – so if you already have some CVI or improvisation experience, there will be plenty of space to deepen and expand your practice.

We know singing can feel like a tender and sensitive area, possibly with past painful experiences in the mix, so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you’d like to chat through any concerns.

By the end of the course you’ll have a toolkit of CVI forms and the confidence to co-create magical music in the moment.

✨ Join us to discover freedom, connection and joy in collaborative improvised song.

Accessibility
Please contact us if you would like to discuss any ways in which we can make this course more accessible for you.

Your Facilitators

Rebecca Temple is a trained CVI facilitator with a focus on making intuitive music that flows from your body, regulates your nervous system, and kindles authentic connection. She loves creating community through the alchemy of shared voices, and is committed to making this practice accessible for all bodies.

Xander Stell is a professional recording artist, vocalist, beatboxer, and music coach. His work delves into experimental uses of the voice, weaving together live looping, beatboxing and vocal improvisation to create evocative sonic worlds.

💰 Pricing and Availability
We want to keep this course small, focused and deep 🌱 so we are only making 12 spots available!

We have a sliding scale pricing structure:

• £100 – Standard
• £85 – Low-Income
• £70 – Unwaged / Concessions

If finances are a barrier to your participation please contact us directly to discuss options.

📍 Location and Timings
Upstairs Cinema Room, Pickle Factory
All Hallows Rd, Easton, Bristol BS5 0HL

🗓 Thursdays: 16th, 23rd & 30th October + 6th, 13th & 20th November
⏰ 18:00–19:45

📩  Contact
Rebecca: vocal.bodies@gmail.com
Xander: xander@daethless.com