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Upcoming Events

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Events in April 2025

  • April 2, 2025 - Uke & Guitar Hangs for Tweens & Teens at Renton Highlands Library

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    April 2, 2025

    February 26 - April 2
    Wednesdays 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Renton Highlands Library
    2801 NE 10th St
    Renton, WA 98056

    Learn songs, chords, and essential music skills in a relaxed setting with professional musicians of The Rhapsody Project! Whether you are just starting out, or have a few years of experience with your instrument, you will deepen your knowledge and discover new techniques for ukulele and guitar. Participants who need an instrument can simply register ahead of time, and The Rhapsody Project will provide you an instrument for the duration of class.

    For Tweens & Teens (Ages 9 - 17).

    Please register online in advance through the library system website.

    Renton Highlands Library
    2801 NE 10th St
    Renton, WA 98056
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  • April 7, 2025 - Spring Sessions Start!

    April 7, 2025

    In-Person classes at King Street Station resume.

    Spring session runs April 7 - June 13th.

    Join us for Vocal Rhapsody I & II or Guitar Hangs!

  • April 8, 2025 - Vocal Rhapsody I: Discover Your Voice - Spring 2025

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    April 8, 2025

    Tuesdays - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Discover, expand, and refine your vocal abilities in these weekly workshops that are focused on singing and anchored in somatics (your internal physical perception and experience), culture, and heritage.

    The Tuesday and Thursday sessions are designed to be complimentary, and dedicated singers are heartily encouraged to attend both as often as possible. Drop-ins are welcome!

    To get a taste of the repertoire that is likely be included in either Tuesday and / or Thursday sessions, check out this playlist. Sign up online to get your spot.

     

    Vocal Rhapsody I: Discover Your Voice with Erica Merritt

    Explore the fundamentals of singing technique, while developing confidence in your voice! Learn to sing your favorite songs with ease. We’ll experiment with breathing, resonance and timbre, intonation, range, flexibility, and phrasing in a lively, supportive, and sound-positive environment. You will learn to sing from your diaphragm in each of your vocal registers. You’ll come away with a new understanding of your vocal instrument, how to use it, and how to care for it. Beginning singers, those with vocal fears, and those who think they can’t sing — all most welcome. This class will help develop the best version of your voice and overall sound quality.

    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
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    Please sign up online in advance if possible. Youth Tuition $0 - $10 (10-15 yrs). Adult Tuition $25+.

    Buy Tickets

  • April 9, 2025 - Guitar Hangs - Spring 2025 and 1 other event

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    April 9, 2025

    Wednesdays - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Jam session meets music lesson.
    Even better: it’s free.

    All ages and levels of guitar players can come to learn songs, guitar techniques, and spend time relaxing with their instruments in hand. Hosted by Mariah Roberson and Shane Des Enfants. These sessions are completely free, we just ask that you register before or as you come in.

    We’ll meet in person at King Street Station on Wednesdays. The hang goes from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and you can jump in anytime in that window.

    It’s free for everyone, so why not come hang around for a while?

    King Street Station Plaza
    303 S Jackson Street
    Seattle, WA 98104
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    Free! Please sign up online in advance if possible.

    Buy Tickets

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    April 9, 2025

    Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
    through June 11th
    at The Rhapsody Workshop inside King Street Station

    Young musicians are invited to learn songs in community with professional musicians in preparation to join The Rhapsody Songsters gigging ensemble. Anyone aged 25 or younger who plays their instrument at an intermediate (or higher) level is welcomed to take part! Whether you play a stringed instrument, horn, drums, wind instrument - or want to sing - you are welcomed!

    Check out examples of our repertoire on this YouTube playlist.

    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
    View Location
    Map King Street Station (2nd Floor)

  • April 10, 2025 - Vocal Rhapsody II: Exploring Your Voice - Spring 2025

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    April 10, 2025

    Thursdays - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Discover, expand, and refine your vocal abilities in these weekly workshops that are focused on singing and anchored in somatics (your internal physical perception and experience), culture, and heritage.

    The Tuesday and Thursday sessions are designed to be complimentary, and dedicated singers are heartily encouraged to attend both as often as possible. Drop-ins are welcome!

    To get a taste of the repertoire that is likely be included in either Tuesday and / or Thursday sessions, check out this playlist New tab. Sign up online to get your spot.

     

    Vocal Rhapsody II: Exploring Your Voice: Technique, Storytelling & Self-Care with Lady A  

    In this class, blues artist Lady A teaches artists to lead with authenticity—starting with how they tell their stories. Focusing on writing, producing, and performing, she shows how genuine storytelling shapes every part of the craft. Beyond the music, Lady A emphasizes the responsibilities that come with being an artist: collaboration, community involvement, and, most importantly, caring for your instrument—your voice.

    The class also dives into the business side of the industry, offering essential knowledge on BMI, ASCAP, licensing, credits, and protecting your work. Whether you're new to the scene or an established artist, you'll leave with tools to strengthen your artistry, navigate the business, and sustain your journey.

    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
    View Location
    Map King Street Station (2nd Floor)

    Please register online in advance if possible. Youth $0 - $10 (10 - 25 yrs), Adults $25+

    Buy Tickets

  • April 13, 2025 - Sunday Sessions Presented by The Residency & The Rhapsody Project

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    April 13, 2025

    Sunday Sessions

    A space for artists of all ages and stages to write, share, and build community.

    Second Sundays, every month, starting April 13
    4 PM
    Black & Tan Hall
    5608 Rainier Ave S
    Seattle, WA 98118

    Young artists, poets, musicians and more are invited to take part in Second Sunday Sessions: a writing circle, open mic, and jam session co-hosted by The Residency and The Rhapsody Project! This free, monthly event will take place from 4 - 7pm on the 2nd Sunday of each month at Black & Tan Hall. Young people ages 25 and under are invited to take part whether they want to share a work-in-progress, freestyle, play an instrument, sing, or just enjoy a space curated by and for community.

    Black & Tan Hall
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  • April 14, 2025 - Klezmer Jam | Peysakh Potluck

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    April 14, 2025

    7 - 9 pm at The Couth Buzzard

     

     Join Jimmy & Maia on the third night of Peysakh and the second day of the Omer, גְבוּרָה שֶׁבְּחֶֽסֶד, strength within loving-kindness. Using the Montréal Arbeter Ring Hagode oyf Yiddish printed in 1980 as a guide, we will sing and play through the structure of a Yiddish Socialist Seder while noshing on ritual foods and recipes from the amazing Couth Buzzard cafe.

     

    Come join us for our twice-monthly night of musical Yiddishkayt! We’ll jam on klezmer tunes and sing Yiddish songs together. All ages, abilities, and instruments are welcome! In fact, you don't even need an instrument, only a voice, ears, or dancing feet. Instrumentalists less familiar with klezmer are encouraged to arrive at the start. We begin each session by either learning the tune-of-the-month or by having a short workshop session. While we have sheet music in many clefs and keys, we encourage learning by ear. To find tunes and other resources, visit the klezmer jam page on The Rhapsody Project’s website.

    • This session will lean toward instrumental tunes.
    • For all ages. 12 and under with an adult present. Singers, listeners, dancers, and instrumentalists all welcome. If bringing an instrument, a small amount of experience is recommended. Beginners to klezmer are welcome.
    • Jams are scheduled for the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
    • Pricing info: No entry fee, however, donations are strongly encouraged and are crucial to keep programming going. Suggested donation: $10 - 20

     

  • April 15, 2025 - Vocal Rhapsody I: Discover Your Voice - Spring 2025

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    April 15, 2025

    Tuesdays - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Discover, expand, and refine your vocal abilities in these weekly workshops that are focused on singing and anchored in somatics (your internal physical perception and experience), culture, and heritage.

    The Tuesday and Thursday sessions are designed to be complimentary, and dedicated singers are heartily encouraged to attend both as often as possible. Drop-ins are welcome!

    To get a taste of the repertoire that is likely be included in either Tuesday and / or Thursday sessions, check out this playlist. Sign up online to get your spot.

     

    Vocal Rhapsody I: Discover Your Voice with Erica Merritt

    Explore the fundamentals of singing technique, while developing a repertoire of songs that are fun to sing. We’ll experiment with breathing, resonance and timbre, intonation, range, flexibility, and phrasing in a lively, supportive, and sound-positive environment. You’ll come away with a new understanding of your vocal instrument, how to use it, and how to care for it. Beginning singers, those with vocal fears, and those who think they can’t sing — all most welcome.

    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
    View Location
    Map King Street Station (2nd Floor)

    Please sign up online in advance if possible. Youth Tuition $0 - $10 (10-15 yrs). Adult Tuition $25+.

    Buy Tickets

  • April 16, 2025 - Guitar Hangs - Spring 2025 and 1 other event

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    April 16, 2025

    Wednesdays - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Jam session meets music lesson.
    Even better: it’s free.

    All ages and levels of guitar players can come to learn songs, guitar techniques, and spend time relaxing with their instruments in hand. Hosted by Mariah Roberson and Shane Des Enfants. These sessions are completely free, we just ask that you register before or as you come in.

    We’ll meet in person at King Street Station on Wednesdays. The hang goes from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and you can jump in anytime in that window.

    It’s free for everyone, so why not come hang around for a while?

    King Street Station Plaza
    303 S Jackson Street
    Seattle, WA 98104
    View Location
    Map King Street Station Plaza

    Free! Please sign up online in advance if possible.

    Buy Tickets

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    April 16, 2025

    Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
    through June 11th
    at The Rhapsody Workshop inside King Street Station

    Young musicians are invited to learn songs in community with professional musicians in preparation to join The Rhapsody Songsters gigging ensemble. Anyone aged 25 or younger who plays their instrument at an intermediate (or higher) level is welcomed to take part! Whether you play a stringed instrument, horn, drums, wind instrument - or want to sing - you are welcomed!

    Check out examples of our repertoire on this YouTube playlist.

    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
    View Location
    Map King Street Station (2nd Floor)

  • April 17, 2025 - Vocal Rhapsody II: Exploring Your Voice - Spring 2025

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    April 17, 2025

    Thursdays - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Discover, expand, and refine your vocal abilities in these weekly workshops that are focused on singing and anchored in somatics (your internal physical perception and experience), culture, and heritage.

    The Tuesday and Thursday sessions are designed to be complimentary, and dedicated singers are heartily encouraged to attend both as often as possible. Drop-ins are welcome!

    To get a taste of the repertoire that is likely be included in either Tuesday and / or Thursday sessions, check out this playlist New tab. Sign up online to get your spot.

     

    Vocal Rhapsody II: Exploring Your Voice: Technique, Storytelling & Self-Care with Lady A  

    In this class, blues artist Lady A teaches artists to lead with authenticity—starting with how they tell their stories. Focusing on writing, producing, and performing, she shows how genuine storytelling shapes every part of the craft. Beyond the music, Lady A emphasizes the responsibilities that come with being an artist: collaboration, community involvement, and, most importantly, caring for your instrument—your voice.

    The class also dives into the business side of the industry, offering essential knowledge on BMI, ASCAP, licensing, credits, and protecting your work. Whether you're new to the scene or an established artist, you'll leave with tools to strengthen your artistry, navigate the business, and sustain your journey.

    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
    View Location
    Map King Street Station (2nd Floor)

    Please register online in advance if possible. Youth $0 - $10 (10 - 25 yrs), Adults $25+

    Buy Tickets

  • April 22, 2025 - Vocal Rhapsody I: Discover Your Voice - Spring 2025 and 1 other event

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    April 22, 2025

    Tuesdays - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Discover, expand, and refine your vocal abilities in these weekly workshops that are focused on singing and anchored in somatics (your internal physical perception and experience), culture, and heritage.

    The Tuesday and Thursday sessions are designed to be complimentary, and dedicated singers are heartily encouraged to attend both as often as possible. Drop-ins are welcome!

    To get a taste of the repertoire that is likely be included in either Tuesday and / or Thursday sessions, check out this playlist. Sign up online to get your spot.

     

    Vocal Rhapsody I: Discover Your Voice with Erica Merritt

    Explore the fundamentals of singing technique, while developing a repertoire of songs that are fun to sing. We’ll experiment with breathing, resonance and timbre, intonation, range, flexibility, and phrasing in a lively, supportive, and sound-positive environment. You’ll come away with a new understanding of your vocal instrument, how to use it, and how to care for it. Beginning singers, those with vocal fears, and those who think they can’t sing — all most welcome.

    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
    View Location
    Map King Street Station (2nd Floor)

    Please sign up online in advance if possible. Youth Tuition $0 - $10 (10-15 yrs). Adult Tuition $25+.

    Buy Tickets

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    April 22, 2025

    Last Tuesdays of the month, February – April 2025
    6:00 – 8:00 pm
    In Person at King Street Station

    • Sign up for individual sessions or take all three. These courses are free.
    • Designed for people with teaching and/or music experience who are looking to become Rhapsody Teaching Artists. All are welcome.
    • Please register at least 24 hours before the start of your session.
    • Bring a notebook and writing implement.
    • Instruments available on site.
    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
    View Location
    Map King Street Station (2nd Floor)

  • April 23, 2025 - Guitar Hangs - Spring 2025 and 1 other event

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    April 23, 2025

    Wednesdays - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Jam session meets music lesson.
    Even better: it’s free.

    All ages and levels of guitar players can come to learn songs, guitar techniques, and spend time relaxing with their instruments in hand. Hosted by Mariah Roberson and Shane Des Enfants. These sessions are completely free, we just ask that you register before or as you come in.

    We’ll meet in person at King Street Station on Wednesdays. The hang goes from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and you can jump in anytime in that window.

    It’s free for everyone, so why not come hang around for a while?

    King Street Station Plaza
    303 S Jackson Street
    Seattle, WA 98104
    View Location
    Map King Street Station Plaza

    Free! Please sign up online in advance if possible.

    Buy Tickets

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    April 23, 2025

    Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
    through June 11th
    at The Rhapsody Workshop inside King Street Station

    Young musicians are invited to learn songs in community with professional musicians in preparation to join The Rhapsody Songsters gigging ensemble. Anyone aged 25 or younger who plays their instrument at an intermediate (or higher) level is welcomed to take part! Whether you play a stringed instrument, horn, drums, wind instrument - or want to sing - you are welcomed!

    Check out examples of our repertoire on this YouTube playlist.

    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
    View Location
    Map King Street Station (2nd Floor)

  • April 24, 2025 - Vocal Rhapsody II: Exploring Your Voice - Spring 2025

    –
    April 24, 2025

    Thursdays - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Discover, expand, and refine your vocal abilities in these weekly workshops that are focused on singing and anchored in somatics (your internal physical perception and experience), culture, and heritage.

    The Tuesday and Thursday sessions are designed to be complimentary, and dedicated singers are heartily encouraged to attend both as often as possible. Drop-ins are welcome!

    To get a taste of the repertoire that is likely be included in either Tuesday and / or Thursday sessions, check out this playlist New tab. Sign up online to get your spot.

     

    Vocal Rhapsody II: Exploring Your Voice: Technique, Storytelling & Self-Care with Lady A  

    In this class, blues artist Lady A teaches artists to lead with authenticity—starting with how they tell their stories. Focusing on writing, producing, and performing, she shows how genuine storytelling shapes every part of the craft. Beyond the music, Lady A emphasizes the responsibilities that come with being an artist: collaboration, community involvement, and, most importantly, caring for your instrument—your voice.

    The class also dives into the business side of the industry, offering essential knowledge on BMI, ASCAP, licensing, credits, and protecting your work. Whether you're new to the scene or an established artist, you'll leave with tools to strengthen your artistry, navigate the business, and sustain your journey.

    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
    View Location
    Map King Street Station (2nd Floor)

    Please register online in advance if possible. Youth $0 - $10 (10 - 25 yrs), Adults $25+

    Buy Tickets

  • April 28, 2025 - Klezmer Jam

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    April 28, 2025

    7 - 9 pm at The Couth Buzzard

     

    Come join us for our twice-monthly night of musical Yiddishkayt! We’ll jam on klezmer tunes and sing Yiddish songs together. All ages, abilities, and instruments are welcome! In fact, you don't even need an instrument, only a voice, ears, or dancing feet. Instrumentalists less familiar with klezmer are encouraged to arrive at the start. We begin each session by either learning the tune-of-the-month or by having a short workshop session. While we have sheet music in many clefs and keys, we encourage learning by ear. To find tunes and other resources, visit the klezmer jam page on The Rhapsody Project’s website.

    • This session will lean toward instrumental tunes.
    • For all ages. 12 and under with an adult present. Singers, listeners, dancers, and instrumentalists all welcome. If bringing an instrument, a small amount of experience is recommended. Beginners to klezmer are welcome.
    • Jams are scheduled for the second and fourth Mondays of each month.
    • Pricing info: No entry fee, however, donations are strongly encouraged and are crucial to keep programming going. Suggested donation: $10 - 20

     

  • April 29, 2025 - Vocal Rhapsody I: Discover Your Voice - Spring 2025

    –
    April 29, 2025

    Tuesdays - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Discover, expand, and refine your vocal abilities in these weekly workshops that are focused on singing and anchored in somatics (your internal physical perception and experience), culture, and heritage.

    The Tuesday and Thursday sessions are designed to be complimentary, and dedicated singers are heartily encouraged to attend both as often as possible. Drop-ins are welcome!

    To get a taste of the repertoire that is likely be included in either Tuesday and / or Thursday sessions, check out this playlist. Sign up online to get your spot.

     

    Vocal Rhapsody I: Discover Your Voice with Erica Merritt

    Explore the fundamentals of singing technique, while developing a repertoire of songs that are fun to sing. We’ll experiment with breathing, resonance and timbre, intonation, range, flexibility, and phrasing in a lively, supportive, and sound-positive environment. You’ll come away with a new understanding of your vocal instrument, how to use it, and how to care for it. Beginning singers, those with vocal fears, and those who think they can’t sing — all most welcome.

    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
    View Location
    Map King Street Station (2nd Floor)

    Please sign up online in advance if possible. Youth Tuition $0 - $10 (10-15 yrs). Adult Tuition $25+.

    Buy Tickets

  • April 30, 2025 - Guitar Hangs - Spring 2025 and 1 other event

    –
    April 30, 2025

    Wednesdays - 4:00 - 6:00 pm

    Jam session meets music lesson.
    Even better: it’s free.

    All ages and levels of guitar players can come to learn songs, guitar techniques, and spend time relaxing with their instruments in hand. Hosted by Mariah Roberson and Shane Des Enfants. These sessions are completely free, we just ask that you register before or as you come in.

    We’ll meet in person at King Street Station on Wednesdays. The hang goes from 4:00 – 6:00 pm and you can jump in anytime in that window.

    It’s free for everyone, so why not come hang around for a while?

    King Street Station Plaza
    303 S Jackson Street
    Seattle, WA 98104
    View Location
    Map King Street Station Plaza

    Free! Please sign up online in advance if possible.

    Buy Tickets

    –
    April 30, 2025

    Wednesdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
    through June 11th
    at The Rhapsody Workshop inside King Street Station

    Young musicians are invited to learn songs in community with professional musicians in preparation to join The Rhapsody Songsters gigging ensemble. Anyone aged 25 or younger who plays their instrument at an intermediate (or higher) level is welcomed to take part! Whether you play a stringed instrument, horn, drums, wind instrument - or want to sing - you are welcomed!

    Check out examples of our repertoire on this YouTube playlist.

    King Street Station (2nd Floor)
    303 S Jackson St
    Seattle, WA
    View Location
    Map King Street Station (2nd Floor)

The Rhapsody Project Events

Holidays

Community Events

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Recurring Events

Drop-in Hours

Youth ages 10 – 25 are welcomed to drop in, hang out, and do any of the following: learn to play an instrument or sing, listen to records, or learn to repair stringed instruments. Just check it out.

Monthly Jam

On the last Thursday of each month in 2025, join us at King Street Station for all-levels, free community musical hangout and jam session. 

Guitar Hangs

Learn, play, and relax with guitar in hand. 

Unbroken Circle

Learn music and connect with culture bearers from across Seattle! A new tradition is shared each week.