SoulSinging

SoulSinging is an innovative group singing journey that is equal parts choir, singing class, and supportive community. This is the most comprehensive singing program Resound NW has ever offered. Experience the power of singing together!

What is SoulSinging?

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. 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.

What to expect at SoulSinging:

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 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

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 20 years, Daniel has also held faculty positions at the Conservatory of Music at Wheaton College [read more]

Available Classes:

CLASS A (Ongoing)

Time: Wednesdays 5:30-7:00pm

Level: Beginning/Intermediate

Investment: $165 per month

CLASS B (Ongoing)

Time: Wednesdays 7:30-9:00pm

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

Investment: $165 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.

SoulSinging Student Levels:

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.

What our students are saying:

"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 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...the entire group is extra warm and supportive so that anyone will feel successful." - Nancy S.

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 Portland, Oregon.
More questions? Contact Resound NW.

SoulSinging in action:

Below are a few captured performances of the SoulSinging classes in action! Enjoy.

"Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love. It will not lead you astray." - Rumi