Subject: Two spots left for July's Song Studio Class!

Plus, check out our upcoming Performance Practices classes!

Hello friends,


Our July Song Studio class has just TWO spots left -- snag yours while you still can! Thursday July 23rd at 7pm.


Performance Practices has a number of single classes being offered this Fall! These classes tend to fill quickly, so sign up while there is still room!


Acting Through Song is a new class we're offering this Fall, which focuses on using acting techniques to emotionally inhabit the song you're working on. Perfect for singers of all levels!


And our annual Summer Music Picnic is set for August 22nd. If you're new to Resound, this is a great way to meet our community and see what we're all about!


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

July 23 | August 14

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.


SUMMER DATES:

Thursday July 23 from 7-9p

Led by Claire Hudkins and Daniel Buchanan

2 spots left


Friday August 14 from 7-9p

Led by Mak Kastelic and Daniel Buchanan

8 spots left


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

August 11 | September 10 | + See Dates Below

Join one of our upcoming single Performance Practices class with the inestimable Stephanie Lynne Smith!


Learn to navigate the art of performance, along with:

- 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. Email us at info@resoundnw.com if you have any questions!


FALL DATES:

Tuesday August 11 | 7-9:30p

Thursday September 10 | 7-9:30p

Thursday October 22 | 7-9:30p

Tuesday November 10 | 7-9:30p

Tuesday December 15 | 7-9:30p


"Stephanie Lynne Smith is an extraordinary performance coach. She holds the deepest respect for each individual while having the uncanny ability to help unlock each person’s potential—all wrapped around with a bit of 'magic'." - Lani F.

Sunday September 20th

You’re working on a song that means something to you. You can hit all the notes and it sure sounds good, but how do you bring the meaning of this song to life? How might you bring emotion, intention, and clarity to the story this song wants to tell? And of course, the question everyone wants to know: What do I do with my hands?!?! 


In this class participants will learn how to apply acting techniques to more fully inhabit a song they are working on. You’ll unpack the text of your song and learn how to invest in the imaginary circumstances of your song’s story. We’ll explore nervous system regulation techniques for keeping you grounded and calm during performance, and you’ll celebrate and support your fellow participants’ performances with playful and engaging exercises. 


This class is ideal for:

  • Early career performers who want to deepen or refresh their approach to a particular song

  • Intermediate/advanced singers who are curious about adding an additional layer of performance to their work. 

  • Lifelong singers who want to approach their song skills from a different perspective

You’ll walk away with:

  • A variety of techniques for embodying the story and meaning of your song

  • Clarity on how to engage with emotional material in a sustainable way

  • An approach that works well with your unique learning and access needs

  • A profound sense of relief that indeed, you do know what to do with your hands. :)

"Thank you so much for such a wonderful class! I just wanted to share that you exceeded all my expectations as an instructor. I always felt like I was in good hands, and every time I thought I knew something you came back with so much more depth of knowledge and experience. I especially appreciate your intentionality around creating a supportive space adapted to our individual goals." -Nick Nielsen, actor

NEW STAFF!!

Please join us in welcoming the warm and wonderful Kristin Van Sickle to our teaching staff! We are so delighted to have her as part of our excellent team of teachers.


ABOUT KRISTIN:

Music and storytelling have been at the heart of Kristin Van Sickle's life for as long as she can remember. As a vocal coach, educator, director, performer, and producer, she has spent more than twenty years working professionally in the arts.


Kristin creates a supportive environment where growth, curiosity, and creativity can thrive, whether a student is preparing for their first audition, landing a leading role, pursuing a college theatre program, or purely singing for the joy of it. Kristin has experience working with students with a variety of learning and access needs, including neurodivergent students and trans voices.


Her availability for June and July is now posted, so please take a look and book a lesson by clicking the button below.

STUDIO GATHERINGS

Saturday August 22nd

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: Saturday August 22nd from 2:00p - 5:00p
WHERE: TBA
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

July 18

Miss Smith Presents Richard Jung in Life, Love and What Comes Next

Saturday, July 18, 2026
3pm Presented in Two Acts
Oak Grove United Methodist Church
14700 SE Rupert Drive
Portland, Oregon 97267

Richard Jung is at it again! This solo show has an impressive mix of Jazz, Broadway, and arrangements specifically for him. Tune in on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3pm Pacific for this fantastic concert to benefit Newport Performing Arts Festival. Featuring Stephanie Lynne Smith on piano and special guest Hannah Hillebrand. Streaming live on the Miss Smith Presents YouTube Channel.

To donate, go to www.NewportPerformingArtsFestival.org

Final Show! July 18

"The Simple Truth" by Ken Yoshikawa

An epic five-act verse tragicomedy written in the shadow of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. It tells a story of sovereignty, grief, and ecological preservation in a mythic and poetic setting of the fictional Mediterranean city-state of Bonavia, home to the notorious and renegade sea-captain Antonio.


Sword fights! Queer love stories! A giant sausage! Performed around a real campfire in a variety of outdoor locations close to you -- all shows FREE except the final weekend, which is an overnight camping trip July 18 - 19.


Featuring acting coach and Resound's studio administrator, Caitlin Lushington. Learn more and choose your location below.

Sept. 8 - Oct. 20th

You’ve always been curious about acting. You’re looking to expand your confidence, practice self-expression in an encouraging environment, get out of your shell, revitalize your creativity, shake things up, recover from burnout, or wake up your inner kid – perhaps someone has said to you, “Have you ever tried acting?”


This seven-week course introduces you to foundational elements of acting, and highlights the ways these skills can transform your confidence, relationships, and daily life. Using games, exercises, and improvisation, you will develop skills integral to an actor’s craft, such as active listening, creating ease in your physicality, trusting your instincts, responsiveness to your scene partner, and communicating intention. 


In the latter half of the class, you’ll apply these skills to a series of short, semi-scripted scenes that you will create based on themes or topics relevant to your own life. Together, we will explore how acting becomes a vehicle for practicing the personal and community transformations you would like to see in the real world.


This is a class ideal for:

  • Beginners with little to no performance experience.

  • Intermediate/advanced performers who want to learn to use performance practices for personal and/or community transformation. 

What to expect:

  • A facilitator full of joy, enthusiasm, and insight!

  • Each class beginning with a check-in and warm-up.

  • Games / exercises highlighting particular performance skills.

  • Improvised or semi-scripted scene work (created by you!)

  • Closing reinforcements or takeaways.

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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