Do you joyfully sing in the shower, but singing in front of others is out of your comfort zone? This workshop is designed for anyone who wants to build confidence in their singing voice in a supportive environment. Rather than diving headfirst into musical scenes, this workshop will gently guide improvisers into vocal technique, group and harmony singing, developing our musical ears, common song structure, and using improvisation to collaboratively write a comedic song. Although this workshop is designed with beginners in mind, experienced musical improvisers are welcome.

Estar Cohen (The Second City NY) is a comedian, educator, and award-winning musician based in New York City. Since relocating from southeast Michigan to NYC in 2023, Cohen has become a cast member of the inaugural Second City NY House Company and a regular performer at venues including the Upright Citizens Brigade, Brooklyn Comedy Collective, and The Magnet Theater, among others.

As a bandleader and vocalist, Cohen has shared their music at acclaimed festivals such as Newport Jazz Festival and Detroit Jazz Festival, earning recognition from organizations including The ASCAP Foundation and the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice.

Cohen is also a dedicated teaching artist, recognized for practices shaped by compassionate awareness and playful connection. Their experience teaching improv, songwriting, and music spans both their private studio and organizations such as the University of Michigan and Youth Arts Alliance.

Workshop Location:
hear.say brewing – 2350 W Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

We offer improv classes and occasional sketch and stand up offerings from top local and visiting instructors. Classes take place in hear.say theater or our new training center.