Adventures in Improvisation – Buffalo, NY

Join Music for People and the Buffalo Creative Music Group for a powerful workshop where we will explore the joyful and healing practice of musical improvisation. Through non-judgmental activities and a supportive community, you’ll discover how spontaneous music-making can enhance your personal creativity and foster emotional well-being.

When: Workshop on Saturday & Sunday, Nov 21 – 22, 2026 with
        Free Intro Session on Friday, Nov 20
Time: Friday 7 pm – 8:30 pm / Saturday 10 am – 5 pm / Sunday 10 am – 1 pm
Where: Benten Music Center, Summer Street, Buffalo, NY

Cost:

2-Day Weekend – Saturday & Sunday
Full Price: $185
Early Bird (Discount through November 8, 2026): $135

Single Day – Saturday
Full Price: $150
Early Bird (Discount through November 8, 2026): $99

Single Day – Sunday
Full Price: $65
Early Bird (Discount through November 8, 2026): $50

Educator Discount
Saturday and Sunday: Price $125
Saturday: Price $75
Sunday: Price $50

Workshop Highlights:

Day 1:
Cultivate deep listening and connection, explore the basics of improvisation, and experience the healing power of sound. You’ll engage in a collaborative atmosphere where each note becomes an opportunity to connect, heal, and co-create.
Day 2:
Dive into advanced improvisation techniques, explore music as an expressive language, and practice facilitation techniques to share this musical play with others. You’ll also gain tools to bring improvisation into your own musical journey.

This workshop is designed to nurture your creativity and foster a sense of community and healing. No matter your musical background, you’ll find a welcoming space to deepen your improvisational skills and explore music’s power to heal.

Workshop Leaders:

Mary Knysh and Leanne Darling from Music for People, guide participants through transformative musical experiences that foster connection, self-expression, joy and healing.

Who Should Attend:

This workshop is for individuals of all musical backgrounds and experience levels. Whether you’re a musician, educator, or someone seeking to explore music as a tool for building community, deepening your own practice, or healing, this workshop offers a welcoming space for all.

Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the joy of musical improvisation and experience the healing power of music!

To Register:

• Choose one of the tuition options below.
• If participants in the workshop want to come to the Free Into Session on Friday Evening, select that option as well.
• If you are able to contribute to our Scholarship Fund, we thank you in advance.
• For questions about scholarships, contact the Music for People office at mfp@musicforpeople.org.