January 13, 2026

Welcome!

Join us for some in-person inspiration on Sunday, January 18 at 2 p.m.

We'll be in the upper classroom, as usual. Bring a song or two to share! Or just listen!

Here's where:

Artichoke Community Music

2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

Map

We won't be Zooming for this event.



Last week on Zoom:

Participants:

John L (co-host), Just right for me, 18, Cypress of Medina

Cherakea, New to the group

Deb, Time for me to go, Play me, Dump him

JMichaels, It's so easy loving you, Ba moui ba, Let it snow (a rocked out version)

David M, Heaven was always unlikely, Smiling out loud, Some left over Sun, Borrowed light

Art, Fly me to the Moon, a few power chords

Trish (host) Empty tables, I don't mind

Lots of tunes played.



Cherakea is new to SSV and said she enjoyed listening to the music and hearing all the different skill levels. She and I stayed after to talk a bit more about her needs and expectations.

And from the folks at the SSV home office:

Hey songwriters!

Join us for a master class meet up!

Mondays

3pm PT, 4pm MT, 5pm CT, 6pm ET

Click here to join the Master Class Zoom Meeting



The weekly session with our partners, Warrior Beats is on pause. We'll let you know when it's back up and running.

Look for us on Zoom on January 25 and February 1. Our next session at Artichoke will be February 15. Join us!