JOIN WAITING LIST! | Dive into Collaborative Vocal Improvisation | Six-week Course

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

Six sessions: Thursday evenings, 6pm to 7.45pm – 15th Jan to 19 Feb – Only 12 places total, now only 1 place available!

CVI is the playful art of creating spontaneous vocal music from our collective imagination. You’re invited to come as you are, and discover the joy and tenderness of weaving our voices together as part of the growing CVI community.

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
• Receive access to (optional) online CVI jams if you wish to keep your practice up between the weekly sessions

Participant Testimonials

“I thought I wasn't a singer but now I know that I am, because we all are! A beautiful way to connect and play and let go of everything! The transformation has been huge for me and I can feel it filtering into other parts of my life."

"Becca and Xander hold the space incredibly, responding to the needs of the group, and I've learned SO much. I just want to do more!”

"This course is facilitated with such passion and skill that no matter what experience you bring you will be stretched, feel the joy of collaborative improvisation, and also feel safe and held with all the vulnerabilities that come with it - the highlight of my week!"

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.

CoLoop Live Sessions **New for 2026**

This January's course includes free access to CoLoop, a specially designed platform for jamming CVI online with others in the wider CVI community. All you need is a computer, a microphone and headphones. Although it is entirely optional, it can really help with sustaining your practice in between the weekly sessions.

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 CVI facilitator, recording artist, vocalist, beatboxer and music coach. His work delves into experimental uses of the voice, weaving together live looping, beatboxing and vocal improvisation. He is currently a teacher on Briony Greenhill's Singing Circle course.

💰 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:

• £155 – Standard
• £125 – Low-Income
• £95 – Unwaged / Concessions

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

If you can't make this course but would like to be informed about future courses or CVI events, please join our mailing list.

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

🗓 Thursdays: 15th, 22nd & 29th January + 5th, 12th & 19th February
⏰ 18:00–19:45

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