Freestyle Hip Hop workshop
Learn how to compose Hip Hop verses off the top of your head, in real time. This workshop will give a short presentation on the practice of Freestyling, the Cipher, the Battle, and some of the basic styles
and registers of Hip Hop expression, to set the stage for a freestyle demonstration, and then breaking up into groups to experiment and learn the art.
details
- when: sunday, april 17th, 2011, from 12:45 pm - 2:15 pm
- to attend: Please see the info page for more information on attending any of the workshops at the 2011 Boston Skillshare.
- facilitated by: Ben Williams
lesson plan
Presentation on Hip Hop and Freestyle, with some thoughts on the cultural potential of this form of art.
Demonstration by host / teacher.
Break out groups for practicing.
Final Cipher (practicing as a larger group).
facilitator experience
Hop Hop enthusiast since the "golden age" of the art form in the early 90's.
Freestyler for the past decade.
Organizer of Hip Hop cultural events and concerts, with a focus on International Hip Hop.
intended audience
Any-and-everyone who is interested in Hip Hop music and cultural as well as spontaneous art more generally.
other resources suggested by the facilitator
Cool ass video footage to inspire!