Want to learn how to make a beat? Create songs / lyrics and use your voice?

Get your music out there and meet awesome community mentors!

Sign up for Totem Star's New Artist Orientation to learn how to get involved at tinyurl.com/TS-ARTIST!

We are meeting virtually by zoom and when you sign up, you'll be emailed the link. See you there!

You been working on something new? Come share it with us!

Every Thursday night from 7-9pm, Totem Star artists are welcome to drop-in to share their latest ideas and projects with one another.

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⭐ Our first one will be NEXT THURSDAY, April 23rd from 7-9pm!

⭐ DM (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) for the Zoom link!

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Whether you need the space to brainstorm or you want to practice performing your finished piece, this is a space and place for you to share your work at whatever stage it may be at!

Hosted by Momma Nikki, one of our artist mentors, we are here to help you in whatever you may need!

Come collaborate, work with other Totem Star artists, and let's continue to build with one another.

Original Photo Credit: Avi Loud

Even though we cannot be together in our studio space, we can be virtually!

Totem Star artists can join us every Wednesday via Zoom from 6-8pm. In these sessions which are lead by our teaching artists, you can:

➡️ Receive guided lessons from our teaching artists

➡️ Ask for any feedback or help from any of your peers or teaching artists

➡️ Collaborate and jam with one another

➡️ Or just dop in to say hi and kick it with one another

Being in community is so important now more than ever and we are grateful to have access to resources to keep this going.

DM us (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) to receive the Zoom link!

You been working on something new? Come share it with us!

Every Thursday night from 7-9pm, Totem Star artists are welcome to drop-in to share their latest ideas and projects with one another.

_________________________________________

⭐ Our first one will be NEXT THURSDAY, April 23rd from 7-9pm!

⭐ DM (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) for the Zoom link!

__________________________________________

Whether you need the space to brainstorm or you want to practice performing your finished piece, this is a space and place for you to share your work at whatever stage it may be at!

Hosted by Momma Nikki, one of our artist mentors, we are here to help you in whatever you may need!

Come collaborate, work with other Totem Star artists, and let's continue to build with one another.

Original Photo Credit: Avi Loud

Even though we cannot be together in our studio space, we can be virtually!

Totem Star artists can join us every Wednesday via Zoom from 6-8pm. In these sessions which are lead by our teaching artists, you can:

➡️ Receive guided lessons from our teaching artists

➡️ Ask for any feedback or help from any of your peers or teaching artists

➡️ Collaborate and jam with one another

➡️ Or just dop in to say hi and kick it with one another

Being in community is so important now more than ever and we are grateful to have access to resources to keep this going.

DM us (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) to receive the Zoom link!

You been working on something new? Come share it with us!

Every Thursday night from 7-9pm, Totem Star artists are welcome to drop-in to share their latest ideas and projects with one another.

_________________________________________

⭐ Our first one will be NEXT THURSDAY, April 23rd from 7-9pm!

⭐ DM (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) for the Zoom link!

__________________________________________

Whether you need the space to brainstorm or you want to practice performing your finished piece, this is a space and place for you to share your work at whatever stage it may be at!

Hosted by Momma Nikki, one of our artist mentors, we are here to help you in whatever you may need!

Come collaborate, work with other Totem Star artists, and let's continue to build with one another.

Original Photo Credit: Avi Loud

Even though we cannot be together in our studio space, we can be virtually!

Totem Star artists can join us every Wednesday via Zoom from 6-8pm. In these sessions which are lead by our teaching artists, you can:

➡️ Receive guided lessons from our teaching artists

➡️ Ask for any feedback or help from any of your peers or teaching artists

➡️ Collaborate and jam with one another

➡️ Or just dop in to say hi and kick it with one another

Being in community is so important now more than ever and we are grateful to have access to resources to keep this going.

DM us (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) to receive the Zoom link!

You been working on something new? Come share it with us!

Every Thursday night from 7-9pm, Totem Star artists are welcome to drop-in to share their latest ideas and projects with one another.

_________________________________________

⭐ Our first one will be NEXT THURSDAY, April 23rd from 7-9pm!

⭐ DM (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) for the Zoom link!

__________________________________________

Whether you need the space to brainstorm or you want to practice performing your finished piece, this is a space and place for you to share your work at whatever stage it may be at!

Hosted by Momma Nikki, one of our artist mentors, we are here to help you in whatever you may need!

Come collaborate, work with other Totem Star artists, and let's continue to build with one another.

Original Photo Credit: Avi Loud

Even though we cannot be together in our studio space, we can be virtually!

Totem Star artists can join us every Wednesday via Zoom from 6-8pm. In these sessions which are lead by our teaching artists, you can:

➡️ Receive guided lessons from our teaching artists

➡️ Ask for any feedback or help from any of your peers or teaching artists

➡️ Collaborate and jam with one another

➡️ Or just dop in to say hi and kick it with one another

Being in community is so important now more than ever and we are grateful to have access to resources to keep this going.

DM us (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) to receive the Zoom link!

You been working on something new? Come share it with us!

Every Thursday night from 7-9pm, Totem Star artists are welcome to drop-in to share their latest ideas and projects with one another.

_________________________________________

⭐ Our first one will be NEXT THURSDAY, April 23rd from 7-9pm!

⭐ DM (@totemstar) or e-mail us (info@totemstar.org) for the Zoom link!

__________________________________________

Whether you need the space to brainstorm or you want to practice performing your finished piece, this is a space and place for you to share your work at whatever stage it may be at!

Hosted by Momma Nikki, one of our artist mentors, we are here to help you in whatever you may need!

Come collaborate, work with other Totem Star artists, and let's continue to build with one another.

Original Photo Credit: Avi Loud

For the tenth installment of All Access Fridays, Ace Wilson will be leading Part 2 of a Music Video Workshop to guide through the basics and help you create ideas for your own music video.

Ace Wilson is a queer and transgender artist of color who currently focuses on video media after realizing the true power that video media has on influencing the world. 

In high school, Ace was really into watching documentaries, especially the ones about space where that omnipresent white man voice is like "As we travel, billions of light years across the galaxy, we will discover what humans call a galactic star cluster." Ace used to thrive off those type of documentaries. Little did they know that their fascination with documentaries as a piece of art and an educational tool would lead them to become a videographer as a profession.

Ace is grateful to have had many opportunities to get hands-on skills and experience with video, with the most recent and profound opportunity, becoming a KEXP intern. They are also a musician, so naturally they've been sucked into the world of music videos. Ace realized that they wanted to create music videos artist after they noticed that they spend a lot more time watching music videos compared to the amount time watching films. They love music videos because of their flexibility. For example, music videos can be super clean and to the point or experimental and edgy, it's really about what the musician wants to convey. Ace also appreciates the fact that music videos can leave emotional impact on the viewer in such a short amount of time. 

Ace is excited to share their knowledge with you so that you can sculpt your music videos into what you want them to be. 

RSVP on Facebook

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to all that you may think could benefit from this event.

Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This event is free and open to all young people. 

For the ninth installment of All Access Fridays, Ace Wilson will be leading a Music Video Workshop to guide through the basics and help you create ideas for your own music video.

Ace Wilson is a queer and transgender artist of color who currently focuses on video media after realizing the true power that video media has on influencing the world. 

In high school, Ace was really into watching documentaries, especially the ones about space where that omnipresent white man voice is like "As we travel, billions of light years across the galaxy, we will discover what humans call a galactic star cluster." Ace used to thrive off those type of documentaries. Little did they know that their fascination with documentaries as a piece of art and an educational tool would lead them to become a videographer as a profession.

Ace is grateful to have had many opportunities to get hands-on skills and experience with video, with the most recent and profound opportunity, becoming a KEXP intern. They are also a musician, so naturally they've been sucked into the world of music videos. Ace realized that they wanted to create music videos artist after they noticed that they spend a lot more time watching music videos compared to the amount time watching films. They love music videos because of their flexibility. For example, music videos can be super clean and to the point or experimental and edgy, it's really about what the musician wants to convey. Ace also appreciates the fact that music videos can leave emotional impact on the viewer in such a short amount of time. 

Ace is excited to share their knowledge with you so that you can sculpt your music videos into what you want them to be. 

RSVP on Facebook

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to all that you may think could benefit from this event.

Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This event is free and open to all young people. 

For the eighth installment of All Access Fridays, Carlynn Newhouse will provide 1-on-1 30-minute Writing & Performance Workshops to help you practice your writing and performance technique with immediate feedback and tips from Carlynn. 

Make sure to bring some material to perform to receive feedback and guidance. Take some time to practice beforehand to ensure you are bringing your best.

To sign up, go to:
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TSX736/classes and click on "Writing & Performance Workshop with Carlynn Newhouse." Choose a 30-minute slot.

Carlynn Newhouse is an African American poet, activist, actress, emcee, and performer. She is the 2015, 2017, and 2018 Youth Speaks Seattle Grand Slam Champion and competed in the Brave New Voices poetry festival in years 2015-2017. Carlynn has performed at well known venues such as Seattle Town Hall, Bumbershoot, the Kennedy Center, and others. She writes about love, loss, community, race, the Black Lives Matter movement, faith, mental health, gender, and the life experiences that made her who she is today. She believes poetry is a form of activism and tool for raising awareness in hopes of making the world a safer space.

RSVP on Facebook

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to all that you may think could benefit from this event.

Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This event is free and open to all young people. 

For the seventh installment of All Access Fridays, sign up for a 30-minute individual vocal session with Amy Lp. Bring some materials you’re working on and together we’ll identify areas where you can strengthen your voice to build a more powerful sound. The session will be tailored to your unique voice and goals. All levels from beginners to advanced performers are welcome!

To sign up, go to:
https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/TSX736/classes and click on "Vocal Workshop with Amy LP." Choose a slot.

Amy Lp
Amy Lp is an audio engineer, vocalist, videographer, photographer, and multimedia teaching artist. She has produced and taught an array of audio education programs in Seattle, is the Board President at The Vera Project, and a founder of Womxn's Creative Industries Meet Up – an all-ages community that inspires and connects current and aspiring media makers. Check her music out at amylp.com.

RSVP on Facebook

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to all that you may think could benefit from this event. 

Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This event is free and open to all young people.

Join us for the sixth installment of All Access Fridays featuring Nic Masangkay who will lead a songwriting & music production workshop. Come in and workshop your songs and beats with Nic and the rest of the group. The session will end with a jam session where the group will make a song from scratch.

Nic Masangkay is a 25-year-old, multiply-marginalized poet, music producer, and singer-songwriter based in Seattle. With poetry Buzzfeed claims “will leave you speechless” and music the Seattle Times reports is "synth-pop with overlaid vocals in the style of Reggie Watts," Nic is incredibly grateful that anybody wants to listen to the art that they create to survive.
https://nicmasangkay.bandcamp.com/

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to young people that you may think could benefit from this workshop. Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This series is free and open to all young people.

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Carlynn Newhouse is an African American poet, activist, actress, emcee, and performer. She is the 2015 and 2017 Youth Speaks Seattle Grand Slam Champion and competed in the Brave New Voices poetry festival in years 2015-2017. Carlynn has performed at well known venues such as Seattle Town Hall, Bumbershoot, the Kennedy Center, and others. She writes about love, loss, community, race, the Black Lives Matter movement, faith, mental health, gender, and the life experiences that made her who she is today. She believes poetry is a form of activism and tool for raising awareness in hopes of making the world a safer space.

Performance & Stage Presence Workshop Session info:
Performers! Practice your performance technique while learning new ways to increase your stage presence. Make sure to bring some material to perform to receive feedback and guidance. Take some time to practice beforehand to ensure you are bringing your best.

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Amy Lp is an audio engineer, vocalist, videographer, photographer, and multimedia teaching artist. She has produced and taught an array of audio education programs in Seattle, is the Board President at The Vera Project, and a founder of Womxn’s Creative Industries Meet Up – an all-ages community that inspires and connects current and aspiring media makers.

Vocalist Workshop Session info:
Vocalists! Hone your technique and learn some breathing exercises to build a more powerful voice. Practice singing your favorite songs and receive feedback for improving your voice in a safe, supportive environment.

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Join us for the second installment of All Access Fridays featuring Julz Ilang-Bulan & Nic Masangkay who will lead a songwriting & music production workshop. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend. Please spread the word to young people that you may think could benefit from this workshop.

Julz Ilang-Bulan is a maker of sorts, weaving sounds, shapes, and colors into musical and visual stories. As a storyteller and kultural practitioner, Julz draws inspiration from their Ilokano ancestry and centers on healing, love, grief, diaspora, memory, transformation, and the ocean. Julz believes that storytelling is a sacred way to authentically witness and connect with one another.
https://www.facebook.com/julzilangbulan/

Nic Masangkay is a 25-year-old, multiply-marginalized poet, music producer, and singer-songwriter based in Seattle. With poetry Buzzfeed claims “will leave you speechless” and music the Seattle Times reports is "synth-pop with overlaid vocals in the style of Reggie Watts," Nic is incredibly grateful that anybody wants to listen to the art that they create to survive.
https://nicmasangkay.bandcamp.com/

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This series is free and open to all young people.

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Join us for the first installment of All Access Fridays featuring SassyBlack. Those that identify as femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ are highly encouraged to attend.

SassyBlack is space-aged singer, songwriter, and producer. This Goddess of "electronic psychedelic soul" and "hologram funk" explores the concepts of sound through deep compositions. With roots in classical and jazz, her voice is often compared to Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Erykah Badu, and Georgia Anne Muldrow. She has gained attention from Okayplayer, Afropunk, The Fader, and Pitchfork.

All Access Fridays is a new pilot series of music workshops led by femme, non-binary, trans, and/or queer/LGB+ identifying teaching artists. Workshops will take place on select Fridays in Winter and Spring 2018 in the Totem Star studio at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center in West Seattle. This series is free and open to all young people.

http://sassyblack.bandcamp.com/