Improv Jam at the Village Zendo
October 25, 2026 · 4 PM
Zen Center Village Zendo, St Johns Ln, New York
A beginner-welcoming musical improvisation gathering with a half-hour instructional session followed by a participatory jam using Music for People techniques.
Learn simple improvisation techniques from 4:00–4:30, then play with other musicians in a jam until 6:00; no prior experience is needed.
**Improv Jam at the Village Zendo** 260 W Broadway #1G, New York, NY 10013 **Entrance located in back of building on St. Johns Lane. Cannot be accessed via the main entrance of the building on W. Broadway.** (212) 925-9423 [https://villagezendo.org/](https://villagezendo.org/) Directions: [https://goo.gl/maps/Kkwi4VNux7qrzLtBA](https://goo.gl/maps/Kkwi4VNux7qrzLtBA) If you need help accessing the building please text Todd at 315-569-3635 **Agenda** 4:00-4:30 - Instructional Session - learn simple, fun techniques for freeing up your sound 4:30-6:00 Improv Jam This is a musical jam that welcomes all, from beginners to professionals. Basic instruction is provided for those who are new to music or new to music improvisation. Prior experience is not necessary. Renew your musical and creative inspiration, increase your skill and self-confidence in improvising, receive a multitude of enjoyable practice techniques for continued musical growth and play with other creative, supportive musicians. Based on [Music for People](http://www.musicforpeople.org/wp/) techniques this open kind of improvisation is a great fit for beginners and professionals alike. Inspiring and fun for performers, singers, teachers, dancers, and amateur musicians. No experience needed! If you want to develop and deepen your relationship to music by playing together, this gathering will give you the space and time needed to dive into the world of rhythms, melodies and harmonies.