Subject: Song Studio March 10th with Broadway's Paul Louis Lessard! ✨

Hello friends,

This week we'd like to celebrate Resound NW student Phoebe Mills! Phoebe placed second in her category at the solo and ensemble competition! Congrats Phoebe! (and big thanks to Stephanie for accompanying her!)

Next week's Song Studio on Monday, March 10th with Paul Louis Lessard has a handful of spots left, and just 2 spots are left for The Creative Songsmith on Tuesday, April 1st!

Plus: Join us Wednesday, March 19th for "Days Like This," a Resound NW Studio Gathering featuring music from Ireland. It's free to attend. :)

Warmly,

Daniel Buchanan

P.S. Are you new to our newsletters? Welcome, welcome! Please don't hesitate to reach out and ask any questions you might have about our classes, private lessons, or rentals. We're glad you're here!

CLASSES

Song Studio

Song Studio is an opportunity for our community to come together through singing and provide a supportive environment to practice performing. After a period of group singing and warm-up, this class focuses on individual performances from students.

In this class, you will develop:

Musicianship
Vocal Technique
Musical Style
Performance Skills

Upcoming Classes

Monday, March 10, 7-9pm

Stephanie Smith and Paul Louis Lessard

5 spots left

Friday, March 28, 7-9pm

Daniel Buchanan and Claire Hudkins

7 spots left

**Would you like to observe this class for FREE? Email us at info@resoundnw.com and we'll add you as an observer.**

INVESTMENT: $40/class.

READY TO SIGN UP? Sign up by emailing us at info@resoundnw.com, or add your name to the list, here.

Pssst! Want to be the FIRST to know when Song Studio dates are released? Email us at info@resoundnw.com and request to be added to our roster.

The Creative Songsmith | Tuesday, April 1st

Elevate your music in this interactive and personalized masterclass. Whether you're a budding songwriter or a seasoned composer, this class is designed to help you refine your craft and enhance your songwriting skills. Bring your original song or original arrangement of a cover to the class, and receive constructive feedback. Students are encouraged to accompany themselves, though using pre recorded accompaniment is also welcome.

Who is this class for?

Anyone who has a song they’ve written (or an original arrangement of a cover) and is eager to get feedback to improve it.
Aspiring songwriters looking to take their compositions to the next level.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 1st from 7p - 9p
WHERE: Resound NW | 1532 SW Jefferson St., Portland
INVESTMENT: Early Bird Pricing: $45* $60

2 spots left

STUDIO GATHERINGS

Wednesday, March 19th

We're delighted to invite you to our next Studio Gathering! "Days Like This" will feature music from Ireland, and songs performed by our SoulSinging groups as well as Resound NW students and staff.

Our Studio Gatherings are an opportunity for our students to perform for each other, to share what they are learning in their music lessons, and for friends and family to support their loved ones. Audiences will be invited to join in on the sing-a-long songs!

WHEN: Wednesday, March 19th, 2025 at 7pm

WHERE: Resound NW, 1532 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR

WHO: Friends & family of our singers are most welcome, as is the general public. Our concerts are a great opportunity for prospective students to come and see what we do!

TICKETS: Free! No registration required, just come!

BRING: Something to offer to our Potluck table, if you wish. A snack, main dish, salad, or drink to share is great! Wine is ok, and plates/cups/napkins will be provided.

We will see you there!

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WORKSHOPS WITH STAFF

Sunday March 16th, April 13th

From Resound NW Staff Instructor Courtney Freed:

Courtney Freed (and friends) are offering a fun, welcoming, musical opportunity for jazz-curious singers to workshop their standard song options with live, professional jazz musicians.

Attendees will address technique, interpretation, choosing rep, how to sing in collaboration and more! This workshop will be monthly (on a Sunday) in the NW Portland suburbs from 2:30-4:30pm.

Upcoming Dates include: 2/16, 3/16 and 4/13. Please reach out if you are interested in attending a session! The workshop is $50 and there is a package available for 6 sessions. All levels welcome!

Contact Courtney Freed

STUDENT/STAFF EVENTS

Sunday, March 16

From Resound NW Instructors Merideth Kaye Clark and Stephanie Smith:

The Music of Judy Garland & Barbara Streisand: Happy Days are Here Again

LOCATION: Coaster Theatre Playhouse (Cannon Beach, Oregon)

DATE: Sunday, March 16
TIME: 3:00 p.m.
TICKETS: $20. Tickets available online, at the theatre box office or by calling 503-436-1242.

The lives of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand became inexorably entwined when Ms. Streisand and Ms. Garland sang two American standards in counterpoint — “Happy Days Are Here Again” and “Get Happy”— they were a matched set.

Back by popular demand! The Music of Judy Garland and Barbra Streisand celebrates the music of these two astronomical stars, each interpreters of song with glorious voices that nonetheless hinted at the complicated personal stories beneath.

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