SoulSinging
Experience the power of singing together!
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Now Enrolling - Join SoulSinging!
Update April 2021: SoulSinging continues to meet during the COVID-19 pandemic! We have options to join class virtually as well as in person. Contact us for more information about enrolling in SoulSinging during this time. We'd love to have you!
What is SoulSinging?
SoulSinging is an innovative group singing journey that is equal parts choir, singing class, and supportive community. While exploring exciting and diverse musical styles, this group empowers participants to be holistic, mindful singing artists. Focusing on the skills and attention required to create dynamic ensemble performances, participants will learn the potency of singing together.
SoulSinging includes the following:
Ultimately, we will learn that we are not alone. We will learn that there is endless possibility with our singing. And we will unlock the full potential to express ourselves through our voices.
We look forward to taking this journey together!
SoulSinging is an innovative group singing journey that is equal parts choir, singing class, and supportive community. While exploring exciting and diverse musical styles, this group empowers participants to be holistic, mindful singing artists. Focusing on the skills and attention required to create dynamic ensemble performances, participants will learn the potency of singing together.
SoulSinging includes the following:
- Weekly classes with engaging group and solo singing and occasional public performances
- Diverse musical styles rich in harmony, rhythm, and inspiring lyrics, such as folk music from around the world, classical choral music, contemporary pop, musical theater, jazz, and group improvisation
- Opportunities to hone your skills both as an ensemble singer and as a solo artist
- A supportive and safe cohort of people with whom to learn and take new risks
- Extensive individual and group coaching from the Resound NW staff to work on your musical skills. The Resound NW staff has years and years of experience teaching voice and performing professionally. We have taught hundreds and hundreds of people from all walks of life to sing.
- Observe the measurable progress happening with your voice and the voices of the other students in your group
Ultimately, we will learn that we are not alone. We will learn that there is endless possibility with our singing. And we will unlock the full potential to express ourselves through our voices.
We look forward to taking this journey together!
There are 3 SoulSinging classes meeting weekly:
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Class A:
Time: Wednesday evenings, 5:30-6:30pm Level: Beginning/Intermediate |
Class B:
Time: Wednesday evenings, 7:30-8:30pm Level: Advanced |
Cost: $150 per month
How To Register:
Enrollment for SoulSinging is on a rolling basis with a month-to-month commitment. Students may join with a minimum of a four week commitment (pending availability). Each month includes 4 classes, performances, workshops, or other singing experiences.
How To Register:
Enrollment for SoulSinging is on a rolling basis with a month-to-month commitment. Students may join with a minimum of a four week commitment (pending availability). Each month includes 4 classes, performances, workshops, or other singing experiences.
Testimonials
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"Daniel Buchanan and ResoundNW = magic. I am someone who has harbored lifelong fantasies of being some sort of rock star and, at the same time, had near crippling performance anxiety. then, kismet! i won a certificate for a voice lesson with Daniel and he was so wonderful, so supportive, so encouraging, that i made the leap and joined his ongoing SoulSinging group. This is a place of joy, heart, safety and such beautiful music. I cannot recommend him or Resound more highly."
- Liz S. |
"I've been singing with the SoulSinging group at Resound NW for the past year and can't say enough about how much I've enjoyed the music, the camaraderie and the growth I've experienced through Daniel's leadership and teaching. I've had several years of voice lessons in the past, but Daniel takes voice coaching to a totally different level. He can find just the right exercise or technique to get me through a vocal challenge. More than anything, his warmth and positive energy bring out the best in everyone he encounters."
- Carolyn M. |
"I think SoulSinging is superb and Daniel is a complete delight as a teacher. I’m happy to report that this class was even better than I had hoped it would be. The instructor, Daniel, made me feel very welcome from the minute I walked in the door and the sense of community was very apparent as everyone seemed genuinely glad to have me there. I loved the warm up and the round of singing games that were played at the beginning of class. Everyone participated and it was a blast. Daniel has a talent for picking the correct song for your voice so you actually feel comfortable singing your solo and the entire group is extra warm and supportive so that anyone will feel successful."
- Nancy S. |
About the Instructor
Daniel Buchanan has guided hundreds and hundreds of singers to learn to sing. From total beginners to professional performers, Daniel engages his student with care and encouragement, while helping each student to experience dramatic vocal transformation. While maintaining a private voice studio for over 12 years, Daniel has also held faculty positions at the Conservatory of Music at Wheaton College [read more]
Student Levels
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Beginning
Beginning voice students have little or no music training. Some beginning students may have sung in a choir or other musical group or have studied a musical instrument. Other beginners simply have the desire to sing and wish to explore the use of their voice for the first time. Most of these students have limited or no experience reading sheet music. |
Intermediate
Intermediate singers have at least one year of experience singing in a band, choir, vocal ensemble, or other musical group. They have some experience performing in public and display awareness of pitch and rhythm when singing. Other intermediate singers may be new to singing but have extensive experience playing an instrument. Intermediate students have utilitarian knowledge of sheet music and music theory. |
Advanced
Advanced students have taken at least one year of voice lessons at Resound NW or with another experienced voice teacher. They have performed in public numerous times as a soloist or as a member of a musical group, showing keen awareness of pitch, rhythm, musical shape, and tone quality. Although there are exceptions, most advanced students read sheet music well. |
Class Policies
- Enrollment is based on approval of the instructor.
- After monthly enrollment has begun, there will be no refunds or "make-ups" for missed class sessions.
- All classes are held at the Resound NW location in NW Portland.
- More questions? Contact Resound NW.