Subject: April Classes and our May Studio Gathering! ✨

Hello friends,

There are just three spots left for Song Studio on April 24th with Paul Louis Lessard and Daniel Buchanan! To join, fill out the form on our website, here.

Plus, there are still a few spots available for the April and May Performance Practice sessions! if you're looking to cultivate confidence and presence in your performance, this class is for you. Learn more below.

Students! If you would like to perform at our next studio gathering on May 3rd, this is a great time to let your teachers know, and they can help sign you up. Details on the gathering, below.

Hope you are enjoying the early Spring sunshine. See you at the studio!

Warmly,

Daniel Buchanan

P.S. Are you new to our newsletters? 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 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. Song Studio is available as a class option for Premiere Plan members.

WINTER/SPRING DATES:

Friday April 24 from 7-9p

Led by Daniel Buchanan and Paul Louis Lessard

3 spots left

Friday May 29 from 7-9p

Led by Daniel Buchanan and Stephanie Smith

6 spots left

Come observe class for FREE, or participate for $40. Sign up using the button below!

March - July

Taught by performance coach Stephanie Smith, Performance Practices is a class that helps you navigate the art of performance.

In this class, you will learn:

Ways to manage performance anxiety.
How to communicate with your audience.
How to set yourself up for success as a performing artist.

All levels and all styles are welcome in this class.

One-off classes: $40/class.

7-week series: $280/series.

STUDIO GATHERINGS

May 3 from 2-5pm

Join us for our next studio gathering, featuring our private 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. They are also a great opportunity for those new to our studio to come see what we're all about! Audiences will be invited to join in on the sing-a-long songs.

Good things to note:
WHEN: Wednesday May 3rd from 2-5p
WHERE: Resound NW 1532 SW Jefferson St.
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!

We will see you there!

STUDENT/STAFF EVENTS

April 4th

It's the show we all need right now! Sam Ray Kinney provides this awesome hour of humor to benefit the Newport Performing Arts Festival. Featuring a tribute to the late great Tom Lehrer, this show is just what the soul needs. Special guest Erin McGrath brings her own flavor of comedy to round out the program. Free to watch and attend. Donations to the Linda Knighten Scholarship Fund for NPAF are greatly appreciated!

Apr 04, 2026, 2:00 PM | UU Congregation of Salem
5090 Center St NE Salem, OR 97317

Donate: https://www.newportperformingartsfestival.org/give

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April 18 - 20

UNBOUND: A BOOKISH MUSICAL | Spring 2026 Developmental Workshop

PSU Boiler Room Theatre | Portland, OR

unbound: a bookish musical returns this spring for its first full-length developmental reading — featuring new songs, new scenes, and expanded ensemble storytelling. This workshop presentation includes material from the entirety of Acts I and II and represents the most complete version of the show to date. This is an advanced staged reading — lightly staged, music-driven, and story-centered — offering audiences a chance to experience the work as it continues to grow.

Saturday April 18 at 3:30 pm | Doors at 3:00 pm

Sunday, April 19 at 7:30 pm | Doors at 7:00 pm

Monday, April 20 at 7:00 pm | Doors at 7:30 pm

Tickets

April 18, 19, 26th

Classical Broadway with Northwest Piano Trio

Apr 18, 2026, 3:00 PM
Charlene Larsen Performing Arts Center, 588 16th St, Astoria, OR 97103, USA

Apr 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
Cannon Beach Community Church, 132 E Washington St, Cannon Beach, OR 97110, USA

Apr 26, 2026, 4:00 PM
Historic Alberta House, 5131 NE 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97211, USA

The 11th season of the Northwest Piano Trio continues with a program of commissioned pieces specifically for this event! "Classical Broadway” is a collaboration between the Northwest Piano Trio and Ping & Woof Opera featuring guest artists Jocelyn Claire Thomas & Zachary Lenox performing the songs of Broadway. This event is free to attend and open to the public, but donations at the door and online are graciously accepted to help continue this wonderful community series.

Northwest Piano Trio:
Esther Shim, Violin
Hannah Hillebrand, Cello
Stephanie Lynne Smith, Piano

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WE'VE GOT MERCH!

We are super excited to announce that we've got MERCH! Take a look and carry a little bit of Resound with you, wherever you go.

Soft, comfy tshirts
Pull-over hoodies
Crew neck sweatshirts
Tote bags
Mugs
Baseball caps
Bucket hats

This is a new endeavor, so please don't hesitate to reach out and ask questions if you're looking for something in particular! Send your merch questions to info@resoundnw.com.

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