Description
Improv can be scary…and freestyle rapping can be even scarier! SO LET’S TRY IT! Finding your flow and spitting out lyrics is like “…the feeling of freedom, of seeing the light It’s Ben Franklin with a key & a kite. You see it, right?” (psst…that’s a line from Hamilton the musical)
In this all level class, students will learn the basics of freestyle rap. Get out of your head and into your flow!
Students will learn in a safe, nonjudgemental environment where support is our number one rule.
Prerequisite: No Experience Required. All levels welcome.
Class Dates:
Thursday – 2/28
Class Cost:
$35 (2 hours of instruction total)
$25 for current improvhi students (must currently be enrolled in a class)
Class Times:
7pm – 9pm
Class Location:
All classes will be held at Happiness U at SALT in Kakaako
691 Auahi Street Honolulu, HI 96813 – Second floor down the hall from Hungry Ear
Parking:
Metered, street or paid garage
Instructor: Jonah “Big Mox” Moananu
About The Instructor:
Jonah “bigMOX” Moananu is an Artist Educator, songwriter, and vocal recording artist specializing in singing and rapping. He has been a Teaching Artist with the Alliance for Drama Education for 17 years, creating innovative curriculum for grades K-12 having taught at public and private schools across the state. Musical Director of T-Shirt Theatre, and PowowSchoolofMusic mentor. 1/4 of the NaHoku Hano Hano nominated rap group “Angry Locals,”, 1/2 of the “Prolific Unknowns”, as well as lead vocalist for the Jedi jazz collective “theBentos”. Reigning undefeated Island Freestyle Rap champion, and 3rd season of American idol semi-finalist.
All students should review the improvhi house rules before starting their classes.