Vocal Rhapsody

TUESDAYS 4:00 - 6:00 PM & 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Improve your singing in community.

Weekly workshops focused on singing, voice, and somatics. There’s something for all levels.

You can sing with us.

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.

These sessions are designed to be complimentary, and dedicated singers are heartily encouraged to attend both as often as possible.

To get a taste of the repertoire that is likely be included in your classes, check out this playlist.

Vocal Rhapsody I | 4:00 - 6:00 pm

Vocals 101

with Briar

This vocal class provides the opportunity for singers of any level to discover and develop new repertoire, connect more fully with their heritage, and build community. In weekly, two-hour sessions, you’ll receive mentorship and inspiration in a joyful classroom setting that centers young, Black, and Brown people while welcoming all. Briar will teach you how to practice in community and individually. It starts by joining a regularly scheduled program like this one!

Vocal Rhapsody II | 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Intermediate Voice

with Erica Merritt

Explore new skill sets that will take your voice to the next level! Learn to use your diaphragm in new and effective ways. Refine your singing technique while building even more confidence in your voice! Work to master your breathing, resonance, timbre, intonation, range, flexibility, and phrasing in a digestible way. Challenge yourself to become comfortable singing in each of your vocal registers. You’ll come away with a new understanding of your vocal instrument and how to better utilize it. This class will help you develop the best version of your voice and overall sound quality.

This class is for vocalists with past experience who can keep up with a vigorous lesson plan and are willing to be challenged in a supportive way.

This class is a great supplement to Artist Development: Your Voice & Your Vision with Lady A.

Vocal Rhapsody

Program Details

	Vocal Rhapsody I	Vocal Rhapsody II
Ages	All Ages, focused on Youth 10 – 25 years
Enrollment	Enroll for the season or just drop in!
Fall Semester Dates	Tuesdays, September 16th – November 18, 2025
Location:	King Street Station
Tuition	Scholarships available as you register. Full Semester: Youth (age 10-25) : $100. Adults (26+) $400.
Time	4:00 – 6:00 pm	6:00 – 8:00 pm
Facilitators:	Briar	Erica Merritt, Master Teaching Artist
What to bring	A notebook and pen or pencil. (We have pen and paper to spare if you need it)	A voice recorder or a cell phone that has voice note.

Drop in to a session or two, or enroll for the season for the maximum impact.

No supplies needed!

You already have a built-in instrument.

Scholarships that cover up to 100% of your tuition are available as you register.

Singers who show commitment and demonstrate the ability to regularly work on the skills above outside of the Vocal Rhapsody sessions may be invited to take part in performances with The Rhapsody staff or Songsters.

About Ms. Erica Merritt

Erica Merritt has been a teaching artist, instructing voice for over 30 years. She is extremely passionate about supporting her students in developing the best versions of their voices. She specializes in helping her students grow to achieve remarkable results through strength-based practices and having an overall growth mindset.

About Briar

Briar is a singer and ukulele player who grew in Chimacum, Washington. She has been leading and working to grow The Rhapsody Project since 2017 while teaching singers and grade schoolers. She performs and teaches at events and festivals across the United States.