May 7, 2022

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, May 8 at 2 p.m.

Sean will be Coaching and Ed will be Hosting.

Bring something to share!

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, TBA will be Coaching, with Trish hosting!

April 30, 2022

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m.

Carl will be Coaching and Trish will be Hosting.

Where do we find a melody? What do songwriters think?

Quick review of Nashville Numbers.

Bring your new favorite song whether it's original or a cover and will swing around the circle sharing.

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, Sean will be Coaching, with Ed hosting!

April 22, 2022

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, April 24 at 2 p.m.

We’ll be live at Artichoke Music AND live on Zoom!

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

Here's what Carl has up his sleeve:

1. Let's talk about Time, Feel and Groove.

What songs come to mind?

How do you add these three elements into the songs you write or play.

Bring some of those songs to play on Sunday.

2. Counting it can be a struggle.What works for you?

3. Are you writing a song and are you stuck and would like some help from the group?

4. Always sharing songs

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 recommend masks while in the store or the cafe.

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, May 1, Carl will be Coaching. This will be a Zoom-only event.

April 15, 2022

Reminder: No SSV Online Sunday on April 17

Happy Easter!

But don't miss this:

Friday Night Coffeehouse at Artichoke Community Music


We are bringing back Friday Night Coffeehouse to Artichoke - live and in person!!

Robert Owen will host the show and Stephanie Van Horn will open with the recital of one of her lovely original poems.


Performers are:

Robert Owen and John Richter

Anna Hoone

Ron Selfridge

Alexa Wiley


Entry fee is $5 and you can use the link below to view the event on Artichoke's website and purchase tickets. Doors open at 6:30pm. (At the performers' request, entry to this event requires proof of vaccination.)


We're taking Easter Sunday off!


Carl and Ed will be here on April 24.

April 10, 2022

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, April 10 at 2 p.m.

Sean will be Coaching and Trish will be Hosting.

Just bring a new cover song to share.

Or an old one. Or anything goes.

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, Carl will be Coaching, with Ed hosting!

March 25, 2022

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, March 27 at 2 p.m.

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

Brick Street will show us some tricks.

And we'll play your songs.

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, April 3, Sean will be Coaching. This will be a Zoom-only event.

March 20, 2022

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, March 20 at 2 p.m.

Bill Valenti will be Coaching and Ed will be Hosting.

Here's some context: Amphigory

And here's a link to a sample:

Plus a Song Circle!

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, March 27, Chris will host live at Artichoke plus Zoom!

March 12, 2021

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, March 13 at 2 p.m.

Sean will be Coaching and Trish will be Hosting.

Sean would like everyone to bring something

to share. Song, poem, some type of writing.

Latest developments in music.

We will have a 'sort of' show and tell where

each participant can take 10 min. and give

us a little taste of what they've been up to.

Can be anything (hopefully music related)

and preferably something new, to them .

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, March 13, Song Circle with Bill Valenti!

March 5, 2022

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, March 6 at 2 p.m.

Carl will be Coaching and Chris will be Hosting.

What makes you wish you had written a particular song?

What is it about that song that you love?

Lyrics, story, music, or is from your favorite performer or band.

Can you play that song or can you read the lyrics?

Have you ever tried to write another verse that would fit that song?

After break song sharing.



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, March 13, Sean will be Coaching.

February 25, 2022

Here's what will be happening on Sunday, February 27 at 2 p.m.

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

Carl says: What I’m planning is some blues and some movable chords. Looking at song form of AAB some blues songs that have the rhyme patterns AAB. Maybe write our own blues song?

Bring a AAB verse?

Looking at the A7, B7, C7, E7 as moveable chords.

Please Don’t Go--Muddy

Hound Dog--Big Mama Thornton

And your songs.

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, March 6, Carl will be Coaching. This will be a Zoom-only event.