My personal philosophy on being an accompanist for musical improv comedy.

A practical guide to why steady, predictable rhythm is the foundation of strong musical improv accompaniment and more confident performers.

A practical guide to recognizing song cues in musical improv and knowing when to launch a scene into music.

A practical guide to understanding diatonic and borrowed chords, Roman numeral analysis, and how chord progressions function across keys.

Explore practical four- and eight-measure chord progression ideas for musical improv accompaniment.

A practical guide to how accompanists can use musical choices to communicate structure, tone, transitions, and comedic game to their performers in musical improv.

A practical guide to coordinating with other accompanists in musical improv, from dividing roles and signaling keys to setting expectations and communicating boundaries.