practice makes progress
Take class with me! I teach adult small-group classes throughout the week that help you hone your freestyle rap skills and build new ones.
Welcome to Freestyle Fitness NYC
This is an international community initiative espousing life and language tools through the vehicle of freestyle rap. This is a place for adults to be their authentic selves, play, and celebrate progress through series of unique mental workouts. We channel the energy of a cypher with the structure of a lesson plan. All skill levels welcome!
Check out our regular offerings below and look out for our deep-dive, specialty intensives like: Smack Talk with Lou Armistead, Wordplay Work/Play with Lex Rush, Type Beat Time Training with Precious Gorgeous, and more.
Work on yourself while having fun. Join our friendly neighborhood rap gym and global village of friendticipants today!
Times listed are in EST/NYC time. Click on any offering to learn more or to book.
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Also available for private sessions!
one-on-ones / private lessons
[What] 60 minute freestyle rap, songwriting, hip-hop deep dive, or beatbox lessons one-on-one. We zero in on your desired focus. Also available for consultations, gig prep, facilitation help and training, and curriculum/ lesson planning support and design
[Price] $150 per 60min session; package rates available
[Where] Zoom (Remote / Online)
[When] Email to schedule
[Class Size] You, BS, and anyone you want to bring along
Contact to Book Private Lesson
weeknight workouts
[What] A month-long freestyle rap class for all levels consisting of practice drills and fun games in a supportive, inclusive environment
[Price] $45/Class (4 week cycle) - $180 total
2 Cycle Pass (8 weeks), plus 30min. one-on-one session - $350 total
[Where] Zoom (Remote / Online)
[When] Mondays or Thursdays 8:30-9:50pm EST, 1x per week
[Class Size] 6 people per class
songwriter stronghold
[What] A month-long songwriting workshop for all skill levels. Practice hip-hop songwriting and rhyme skills in a supportive environment centered around community and accountability to build your song in 4 weeks!
[Price] $45/Class (4 week cycle) - $180 total
2 Cycle Pass (8 weeks), plus 30min. one-on-one session - $350 total
[Where] Zoom (Remote / Online)
[When] Wednesdays 8:30-9:50pm EST
[Class Size] 6 people per class
friday fitness
[What] A weekly drop-in freestyle rap work-out for all levels consisting of practice drills and fun games in a supportive, inclusive environment
[Price] $45/Class (drop-in)
[Where] Zoom (Remote / Online)
[When] Fridays 7pm-8:30pm EST
[Class Size] 6 people per class
3Ds
[What] An in-person monthly drop-in freestyle rap work-out for all levels. Have fun, practice, play, and create in a loving environment
[Price] $70/Class (90min)
2 sessions per day - $130 total (180min) to do both
[Where] Secret Location, Manhattan NYC
[When] Monthly
[Class Size] 10 people per class