Resound NW: A Place To Sing

Resound NW: A Place To Sing A place to sing! Resound NW is a music studio providing voice lessons and classes to singers of all

Resound NW is a music studio providing voice lessons and classes to singers of all levels in Portland, Oregon.

09/08/2026

🎤 Artist Spotlight: Mak Kastelic 🎶

Mak Kastelic is a powerhouse in Portland’s theater scene—musical director, vocal coach, performer, and collaborator. From leading stages citywide to teaching at Resound NW, Mak’s impact is everywhere, including as founding music director of Kiki & The Cuties.

See Mak at the 3rd Annual Portland Q***r Arts Spectacular—just 18 days away! Tickets: portlandqueerarts.foundation/spectacular

09/08/2026

A quick look back at our studio gathering from this past May! So proud and honored to see our students share their wonderful performances!

We host Studio Gatherings every 2-3 months and they are a fantastic opportunity for students to share what they've been working on, and for prospective students to come and see our community in action! They are free to attend. :)

Our next studio gathering is in late October. Stay tuned for details!

Have you been wanting an opportunity to practice singing for a small group of people? Song Studio is the perfect opportu...
09/02/2026

Have you been wanting an opportunity to practice singing for a small group of people? Song Studio is the perfect opportunity to share what you've been working on with one or two highly experienced voice teachers, and a room full of warm, encouraging fellow singers. Sign up for one or several of our Fall Song Studio classes!

Friday September 25 from 7-9pm
Daniel Buchanan and Kristin Van Sickle

Friday October 30 from 7-9pm
Daniel Buchanan

Friday November 20 from 7-9pm
Courtney Freed and Daniel Buchanan

Friday December 18 from 7-9pm
Claire Hudkins and Mak Kastelic

$40/class or free with one of our monthly premiere plans. Come and observe a class for free!

Learn more: www.resoundnw.com/song-studio

Are you building a performance career and want to set yourself up for success? Would you like to be able to communicate ...
07/30/2026

Are you building a performance career and want to set yourself up for success?

Would you like to be able to communicate your song clearly with an audience?

Do you experience anxiety about singing in front of a group?

If you responded with "yes!" to any of these, get yourself signed up for Performance Practices! The next class is Tuesday August 11th from 7p - 9:30p at Resound NW.

All levels and all styles are welcome in this class. Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions!

"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.

SIGN UP: www.resoundnw.com/performance-practices

Our August Song Studio class is facilitated by the unstoppable Mak Kastelic and Daniel Buchanan!In a casual, warm, and e...
07/29/2026

Our August Song Studio class is facilitated by the unstoppable Mak Kastelic and Daniel Buchanan!

In a casual, warm, and encouraging atmosphere, join a small group of singers to practice performing in front of an audience. We'll spend the first few minutes warming up, and then each performer will sing for the group. Constructive feedback is provided by the two facilitators, and enthusiastic support is supplied by the group!

WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:
"...I literally walked out recharged, joyful and smiling from ear to ear! Everyone in the class, and especially Daniel Buchanan, the instructor, made me feel welcomed...Honestly, I expected the class to be intimidating, but it was far from that...I never knew that singing could bring so much joy!" - Natasha K.

Come observe class for FREE, or participate for $40.

Sign up here: www.resoundnw.com/song-studio

Do you know someone who has always been curious about acting? (Maybe it's YOU!)This Fall, Caitlin Lushington -- acting c...
07/25/2026

Do you know someone who has always been curious about acting? (Maybe it's YOU!)

This Fall, Caitlin Lushington -- acting coach and our studio administrator -- is offering an introductory acting class. Take a look:

EVERYBODY CAN ACT!

Tuesday evenings
Sept. 08 – Oct. 20th | 6:30 – 8:30p
Resound NW 1532 SW Jefferson, Portland, OR

Investment: $280 ($40/week)
Payment plans available at no extra cost. Reach out and I’ll set it up for you!

SIGN UP: www.caitlinlushington.com/workshops

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 warm, encouraging, playful atmosphere.
- Each class begins with a check-in and warm-up.
- Games / exercises highlighting particular performance skills
- Improvised or semi-scripted scene work.
- Closing reinforcements or takeaways.

SIGN UP: www.caitlinlushington.com/workshops

Have you been working on a song that's meaningful to you? Does it feel fantastic practicing in your living room, and the...
07/24/2026

Have you been working on a song that's meaningful to you?

Does it feel fantastic practicing in your living room, and then all your bravado disappears in front of an audience?

Are you overthinking what to do with your hands?

Are you hitting a wall figuring out how to convey the story in the way you want to?

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.

WHEN: Sept. 20th, 2026 from 2:00p-4:30p
WHERE: Resound NW 1532 SW Jefferson St, Portland
INVESTMENT: $50
FACILITATORS: Caitlin Lushington + Stephanie Lynne Smith
LEARN MORE: www.resoundnw.com/acting-through-song

Do you experience anxiety about singing in front of a group? Would you like to be able to communicate your song clearly ...
07/23/2026

Do you experience anxiety about singing in front of a group? Would you like to be able to communicate your song clearly with an audience? Are you building a performance career and want to set yourself up for success?

If you responded with "yes!" to any of these, get yourself signed up for Performance Practices! The next class is Tuesday August 11th from 7p - 9:30p at Resound NW.

All levels and all styles are welcome in this class. Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions!

"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.

SIGN UP: www.resoundnw.com/performance-practices

It's not too late to join! Just 2 spots left for Song Studio this Friday July 23rd!In a casual, warm, and encouraging at...
07/22/2026

It's not too late to join! Just 2 spots left for Song Studio this Friday July 23rd!

In a casual, warm, and encouraging atmosphere, join a small group of singers to practice performing in front of an audience. We'll spend the first few minutes warming up, and then each performer will sing for the group. Constructive feedback is provided by the two facilitators, and enthusiastic support is supplied by the group!

WHAT PARTICIPANTS ARE SAYING:
"...I literally walked out recharged, joyful and smiling from ear to ear! Everyone in the class, and especially Daniel Buchanan, the instructor, made me feel welcomed...Honestly, I expected the class to be intimidating, but it was far from that. It was warm, heartwarming and...deeply inspiring!...I also learned some excellent tips on how to improve your posture and sustain your voice while public speaking or singing. I never knew that singing could bring so much joy!" - Natasha K.

Come observe class for FREE, or participate for $40.

Sign up here: www.resoundnw.com/song-studio

See you at the studio!

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1532 SW Jefferson Street
Portland, OR
97201

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