Learn how to Freestyle (Hip Hop)
Freestyling is a form of Hip Hop rhyming where the artist (or novice) creates an improvisational verse that rhymes.
Practice spontaneous lyricism -- without planning, premeditation, or past experience.
Learn about the soul of Freestyling and its influence in Global Hip Hop.
Though freestyling seems to be challenging, I find working with people with no experience to be a fun and creative process!
details
- when: saturday, may 29th, 2010, from 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
- to attend: Please see the info page for more information on attending any of the workshops at the 2010 Boston Skillshare.
- facilitated by: Ben Williams
lesson plan
Introduction to History of Freestyle: "The battle and the cipher"
Thinking about Global Hip Hop and the art of Freestyling.
Demonstration.
Strategies for the beginner.
Working with participants to develop their Freestyling skillz.
facilitator experience
Personal freestyle practice spanning one decade.
Life-long Hip Hop devotee.
Coordinator of Hip Hop initiative at Harvard's Center for Middle Eastern Studies.
Performed freestyles on stage on a few occasions.
Friend of Anna Mudd.
intended audience
General Public, All ages, no experience required