MCs, vocalists, and instrumentalists collaborate for an evening of improvisational creation on stage at Maestre Arts.

The Treasure Valley hip-hop/r&b scene is coming up strong! Maestre Arts is opening its doors to MCs, vocalists, and instrumentalists to collaborate in a live setting to create soulful, conscious sounds in our performance studio. If you haven’t had much experience working with live musicians and fellow artists, this is the perfect opportunity to branch out. Here’s what you need to know:

MCs
Bring your written raps or come off the top, it’s your opportunity to share your artistry with an accepting and encouraging community of like-minded creatives.

Vocalists
Bring your lyrics or make them up on the spot. This is an opportunity to practice your riffs and runs, technique, tone, and vibe with a live band.

Instrumentalists
Come work on your groove, musicianship, and even learn a little music theory.

What To Expect:

• Brief lesson/tips on improvisational concepts and the improvisational mindset while signing up to go on stage. You can sign up to perform as an mc, a vocalist, or an instrumentalist. All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged.

• The house band plays for 10 minutes to get the stage warmed up. The band leader will brief all on cues and concepts to keep in mind as the jam progresses.

• Each performer gets 5-10 minutes of stage time. More experienced instrumentalists may be on stage for longer periods.

• A 10-minute break after 60 mins

• 45 minutes of more hip-hop/soul

• The last 15 minutes is a collaborative group cipher in which artists share the stage and create together

• Pictures and video

Cost

$20 for 2.5 hours of education and entertainment
$10 non-performers (You do not have to perform to attend!)

All proceeds go directly back into supporting artists at Maestre.