Vocal Improvisation
Open evenings & weekend workshop with Giulia Matteucci
Giulia Matteucci is a leading figure in the contemporary vocal improvisation scene. She weaves together voice, attention, and live group interaction. In the Czech Republic, her approach and work can be experienced for the very first time.
In her practice, Giulia explores the voice as a tool for communication, play, and discovery, without the need for prior musical training. She creates a safe and open space where music can arise spontaneously from the present moment and from mutual listening.
During her time in Prague, Giulia will offer open evening vocal improvisation sessions and a weekend workshop, drawing on the practice of Collective Vocal Improvisation (CVI).
Registration: To register for the weekend workshop or the open evening sessions, please use the online form.
Open Vocal Improvisation Evenings
An open space for collective vocal improvisation and shared music-making, without sheet music or predefined structures.
You are welcome to join with your voice, to listen, or simply to be present. No previous experience is required.
Dates: Fri 20 March & Sat 21 March, 7:00–8:30 pm
Entry: voluntary contribution on site.
Registering in advance helps us better estimate the group size so that we fit comfortably in the space.
Weekend Workshop
A deeper exploration of vocal improvisation as a shared musical process, with time for listening, responding, and creating together.
The workshop is intended for participants with experience in singing; prior experience with vocal improvisation is not required.
Dates: Saturday & Sunday, 21–22 March 2026
10am–1pm – lunch break – 2:30–5:30pm
Group size: approx. 12–16 participants
Fee: Early bird: 130 € (until 1 March), Regular: 155 €
A payment receipt is issued upon request.
About the facilitator – Giulia Matteucci
Giulia Matteucci is a singer, vocal improviser and facilitator of vocal improvisation and circlesinging, based in Italy. Her work is grounded in collective voice practice, listening and presence, creating spaces where music can emerge through interaction and shared attention.
She works with groups in a variety of contexts, from open improvisation settings to longer-term workshops and courses. In Bologna, she leads her own Laboratorio di Voce e Musica and created the annual course Canto Improvvisato, dedicated to the exploration of vocal improvisation. She is also the founder of the Circle Singing Bologna project.
Giulia studied Music Performance and Production in London and jazz singing in Ferrara. Over the years, she has deepened her practice through continuous work with groups and through learning processes in Italy and abroad. giuliamatteucci.it
Venue & organisation
Husův sbor CČSH, Wuchterlova 5, Prague 6 – Dejvice, in the Komenský Hall
Language: English. Czech translation is available if needed.
Terminology
Collective Vocal Improvisation (CVI) is a practice of collective voice work based on listening and shared music-making.
Registration
To register for the weekend workshop or the open evening sessions, please use the online form.
If you have any questions or would like further information, feel free to contact katerina.ekodomov@gmail.com.
The open evening sessions are open and offered on a voluntary contribution basis. We kindly ask you to register via the form so we can estimate the group size.
The weekend workshop has limited capacity. Payment details will be sent after registration, and your place is confirmed once payment is received.
In case of cancellation after 1 March, the workshop fee cannot be refunded. The place can be transferred to another person.
About the host – Kateřina Hodková
Music has been part of my life since childhood. Alongside my main professional work, I have long been engaged with music in different forms, including work with the voice, which has also led me to organize this event in Prague.
Together with Giulia, we are currently attending the two-year Taketina Teacher Training. As part of this learning process, we will also open a free Taketina session, offered as an invitation to a gentle experience of rhythm, voice and movement.
Further details will be shared soon.
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