January 21, 2022

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, January 23 at 2 p.m.

Chris will be Coaching and Ed will be Hosting.

We'll cover using the concepts we've learned in How to Figure Stuff Out. We'll do it workshop-style--without the PowerPoint, so bring what works for you. If you've got a song that has mystery chords, e-mail Chris. We'll crack it open together.

If you've got a tried-and-true system, we're eager for you to share it.

Bring your circle of fifths, if you've got one. If not, you can print one here.

Here's how to get to the workshop:

Click on this link or paste it into your browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457975628?pwd=WVlYelhqbVQ0djh2SUdQNTh0eDRvUT09

Meeting ID: 834 5797 5628

Password: 228275

Next week, January 23, Carl will be Coaching.

January 14, 2022

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, January 16 at 2 p.m.

Sean will be Coaching.

Sean says: We can share songs out of the ordinary. Songs we don't feel that comfortable with, or playing a song with another instrument (other than guitar). Maybe a different guitar, or different genre than the norm.

I'd also like to have a discussion about what the vets would like to see in 2022 for SSV Sundays. Virtual lessons or workshops on something specific?

Here's how to get to the workshop:

Click on this link or paste it into your browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457975628?pwd=WVlYelhqbVQ0djh2SUdQNTh0eDRvUT09

Meeting ID: 834 5797 5628

Password: 228275

Next week, January 23, Chris will be Coaching. We'll cover using the concepts we've learned in How to Figure Stuff Out. We'll do it workshop-style--without the PowerPoint, so bring what works for you. If you've got a song that has mystery chords, e-mail Chris. We'll crack it open together.

January 8. 2022

Despite our previous announcement, we won't be meeting in person on Sunday, January 9 at 2 p.m.

We will meet virtually on Zoom!

With new infection counts higher than ever before, we're playing it safe.

Carl will be Coaching, with Ed Hosting.

WELCOME BACK TO A NEW YEAR!! 2022

So what are your Musical resolutions for 2022?

What do you want to accomplish in 2022?

. How can SSVPDX help?

What are chord progressions?

A little history.

Rules to know.

Numbering chords

Popular ones.

What are your favorite chord progressions?

Where did you learn them? Or did you steal them?

Do you have a song you play or wrote with that progression?

Who has a song? Who has a song of good cheer/happy?

Here's how to get to the workshop:

Click on this link or paste it into your browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457975628?pwd=WVlYelhqbVQ0djh2SUdQNTh0eDRvUT09

Meeting ID: 834 5797 5628

Password: 228275

Next week, January 16, Sean will be Coaching.

December 26, 2021

Despite what our Reminder said last week, we will be dark for the next two weeks--no workshops on December 26 and January 2.

Whatever holiday you're celebrating, we wish you the best one ever!

We'll be back on January 9, 2022 with an Artichoke + Online workshop. See you then!

December 12, 2021

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, December 12 at 2 p.m.

Carl will be Coaching. Trish will be hosting.

Just a reminder for the Reminder: This week's workshop will be online only. Our next in-person + online session will be on January 9.

Anne will join us for the first hour. She is on East Coast.

She has a young daughter (7).

She will begin a short overview of her world in music.

She will ask how the participants use their voices.

Topics:

Breathing Basics

Vocal Styles.

Activity-Ask everyone to take 3/4 minutes to try an exercise.

Here's how to get to the workshop:

Click on this link or paste it into your browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457975628?pwd=WVlYelhqbVQ0djh2SUdQNTh0eDRvUT09

Meeting ID: 834 5797 5628

Password: 228275

Next week, December 19, Chris will be Coaching. For our last SSV Short Take of 2021, we'll cover using the concepts we've learned in How to Figure Stuff Out. If you've got a song that has mystery chords, e-mail Chris.

December 4, 2021

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, December 5 at 2 p.m.

Robert will be Coaching. Ed will be hosting locally, with Trish Hosting remotely.

‘Tis the season of sharing! We’ll be in person at Artichoke Community Music and on Zoom, sharing and sharing alike. Bring your songs, originals or covers, poems, stories, anecdotes, and good cheer. We’ll be there and see you there!

Here's how to get to the workshop:

In-person:

Artichoke Community Music

2007 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR 97202

Map

Please note that our kind hosts at Artichoke Community Music require proof of COVID vaccination on the premises, so please be prepared to show your card if you're planning on joining us in person. Otherwise, we'll be happy to see you on Zoom.

Remotely, via Zoom:

Click on this link or paste it into your browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457975628?pwd=WVlYelhqbVQ0djh2SUdQNTh0eDRvUT09

Meeting ID: 834 5797 5628

Password: 228275

Next week, December 12, we'll welcome Anne Weiss for her first SSV Workshop as Guest Coach. This will be a Zoom-only event.

November 27, 2021

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, November 28 at 2 p.m.

Carl will be Coaching. Ed will be hosting.

Thinking about Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving I think about getting together with the people, people we care about in our worlds.

Songs that you think about Thanksgiving?

Spotify had no songs listed when I googled "Thanksgiving?"

I was surprised I eventually found a couple songs about Thanksgiving on YouTube.

Here is a song by Mary Chapin Carpenter called Thanksgiving.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofWZLrNiPeM

I had a question? Where were all the songs about Turkey, Cranberry Sauce, Apple pie and Green bean casserole.

So do you have a favorite Thanksgiving song? Maybe we should write one, what do you think?

Here's how to get to the workshop:

Click on this link or paste it into your browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457975628?pwd=WVlYelhqbVQ0djh2SUdQNTh0eDRvUT09

Meeting ID: 834 5797 5628

Password: 228275

Next week, December 5, we'll be on Zoom and in-person at Artichoke Music. Robert will be Coaching.

November 20, 2021

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, November 21 at 2 p.m.

Chris will be Coaching. Trish and Ed will be hosting.

We will review the Chords Short Take in preparation for taking the plunge into vocal harmony.

And we'll share some songs, as usual; songs that are anything but usual!

Here's how to get to the workshop:

Click on this link or paste it into your browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457975628?pwd=WVlYelhqbVQ0djh2SUdQNTh0eDRvUT09

Meeting ID: 834 5797 5628

Password: 228275

Next week, November 28, we'll be on Zoom and welcome Guest Coach Anne

Weiss.

The next in-person SSV workshop at Artichoke Music will be on December 5.

November 12, 2021

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, November 14 at 2 p.m.

We will be in-person at Artichoke Community Music and on Zoom

Carl will be Coaching. Trish and Ed will be hosting.

It will be a Haiku Sunday. See this pdf.

Please note that our kind hosts at Artichoke Community Music require proof of COVID vaccination on the premises, so please be prepared to show your card if you're planning on joining us in person. Otherwise, we'll be happy to see you on Zoom.

Here's how to get to the workshop:

Click on this link or paste it into your browser:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83457975628?pwd=WVlYelhqbVQ0djh2SUdQNTh0eDRvUT09

Meeting ID: 834 5797 5628

Password: 228275

November 6, 2021

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, November 7 at 2 p.m.

We will not have a live session this week, either at Artichoke Community Music or on Zoom.

We invite you to join the Reveille Retreat, currently in progress:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/98386664331?pwd=dTAvZi9uN0ZmeXJReWRrc1Zycm5KZz09

Meeting ID: 983 8666 4331

Passcode: 115621