Second Story Studios

swipe right to meet our hot janitor 🥵 In all seriousness though, Blair & Micah here! March marks one year since we opened up @__secondstorystudios___ and we wanted to introduce you to the team! 🤣 Yes, we are wearing a lot of hats to make this little dream come true, but we couldn’t do it without everyone who shows up!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! See you soon! 🤍

Wow!!! We are genuinely blown away by everything we have been able to do together, since we opened our second story doors just ten months ago!! Thank you to every single person who has been part of this process with us. We are just getting started! Love, Blair & Micah

Good news!!! Thanks to a generous @regionalarts grant, we are sooooo excited to be able to offer sliding scale scholarships for our workshops! We hope this will make the more accessible to folks in our community! Limited to 5 per workshop. Apply now!! Currently accepting applications for: ‘Finding Your Harmonic Voice’ with @jackradsliff ‘Strings From Scratch’ with @alexismahler ‘Guitar Setup For The Indie Artist’ with @bridgecityguitar ‘Vocal Empowerment’ with @mooreamasa

EVERYBODY OPENS FOR THE APRICOTS!! Thursday, June 7 Doors 7 Show 7:30 $25 RSVP for address 🎟️🔗 in b!ooo This special show features a headline set by Portland’s favorite indie folk band, @apricotsband ... and a sampler platter spotlight opening set featuring a few songs from *five, yes five* incredible artists: @israelnebeker (of @blindpilot ), @annativel , @sophiebirdcreates , @jacobmiller , and @blairartthou !! Poster by @sophiebirdcreates

We are so excited to welcome @lucyclearwater back to Second Story for a full band set to celebrate her album release ‘People, Not Possessions’!! She blew us away with a couple of songs here last summer and we can’t wait to have her at the studio again! @samplecker will open the show! :) Thursday, June 18 Doors 7 Show 7:30 $25 limited tix RSVP for address 🔗 in b!o :) @lennonvmusic @lucaslawsonmusic

INTRODUCING AMATEUR HOUR with @alexismahler at @__secondstorystudios___ Sunday May 17th 11:00am-12:30pm $35 drop-in fee A low-stakes, monthly gathering for adult amateur string players (violin, viola, cello, bass) looking to play with others! Every third Sunday at Second Story Studios! Drop in as you can. Scholarships available. :) The word “amateur” comes from the French amour, meaning love, and the Latin amatorem, meaning “lover” or “friend.” Amateur musicians were once valued as essential members of society, playing not for status or prestige but for the sheer joy of music. That’s the whole point, isn’t it? We find nourishment and connection through music. It’s meant to be loved and shared. Join us as we celebrate that, imperfectly, together. Note reading required. Music will be sent out in advance and we will spend the hour rehearsing in an ensemble. Instruments: Instruments are not provided. I recommend Kennedy Violins or David Kerr for an easy rental program! ||| About Alexis: Alexis Mahler has been teaching violin, viola, and cello in Portland for ten years, and runs her own private studio where she works with students of all ages and levels of experience. She is also a teaching artist with the Metropolitan Youth Symphony, and assists in the public school orchestra programs in Portland and Vancouver. In addition to teaching, Alexis enjoys an abundant life as a performer. A songwriter, session player, and accompanist for local artists, playing music with her friends and students is her favorite thing. Alexis holds a Bachelor’s degree in Violin Performance and Music Education from Lawrence University. Website: alexismahler.com Bandcamp: alexismahler.bandcamp.com Instagram: instagram.com/alexismahler Contact: [email protected]*

we are so excited to host internationally acclaimed songwriter @lauragibsongirl alongside @__secondstorystudios___ ’s very own @blairartthou for an intimate listening room show! :) Thursday, May 21 Doors 7 Show 7:30 $25 limited tickets 🎟️🔗 in b!o

Throwback to when the one and only @johncraigie performed his song ‘Claws’ at the studio. Off screen but very much in heart and ears is @guitboxnash 🦀 🎹 🦞 🎻

A pic of ME to remind you that I’m leading a design workshop at @__secondstorystudios___ on April 18th! Most know me as a photographer, but I’ve years of professional freelance and full-time design experience under my belt. I can’t wait to share all the assets and resources I’ve accumulated over the years! I’ll walk you through how I create show and event flyers, and then we’ll each get to create our own utilizing my shared assets: fonts, textures, you name it. And you’ll get to take home dozens of license-free materials to use in future designs! Hope to see ya there :) 📸 @analogdanica

Wow!! Haley Johnson’s vocal workshop sold out in a week, so we added another session!! Wednesday, April 15th! 6-9pm! 🔗 in biiooo! If you missed the first round, don’t sleep on this one. We suspect it will sell out fast too! :) … A vocal workshop blending technique, breath, body awareness, and authentic expression limited to 10 students // $95 a person sliding scale scholarships available About the workshop: Your voice is already unique. This workshop is about helping you trust it, strengthen it, and let it be heard. Join Portland singer-songwriter and vocal coach Haley Johnsen for a 3-hour vocal workshop designed to help singers reconnect with their natural voice and develop greater confidence, resonance, and expressive freedom. Through guided warmups, technique exercises, and collaborative learning, participants will explore the connection between breath, body awareness, and emotional expression. Haley’s approach helps singers release tension, build stronger vocal support, and access a fuller, more supported sound. Participants will sing a verse and chorus of a prepared song and receive supportive coaching in a collaborative masterclass setting. About Haley Johnsen Haley Johnsen is a Portland-based singer-songwriter known for her powerhouse voice, emotionally charged songwriting, and commanding live performances. Blending Americana roots with an alt-pop edge, she brings vocal power and emotional honesty to everything she sings. She’s shared stages with artists including Allen Stone, KT Tunstall, Joseph, The Talbott Brothers, and Liam St. John, earning a reputation for performances that are as vocally powerful as they are emotionally raw. Alongside her performing career, Haley has spent the past 11 years teaching voice lessons, helping singers develop stronger technique, deepen breath and body connection, and unlock greater freedom and authenticity in their voice.

APRIL SHOW JUST DROPPED! @sama_dams + @jacquelinehyde.band Sunday, April 19th Second Story Studios Doors 7pm Show 7:30pm $25 RSVP in advance 🔗 in biiioooo no alcohol

We are so excited to have our friend @cbruyac back to teach a show poster 101 workshop in April! … DIY Design! Show Poster 101 Workshop with Camille Bruya A workshop to improve your visual identity through show flyer design, utilizing free and open-source materials. Saturday, April 18 11am-1pm | $60 *sliding scale scholarships available sign up 🔗 in b!ooo :) ... About the workshop: When it comes to promoting yourself and your music, you shouldn’t settle for run-of-the-mill visuals. But sometimes hiring a pro visual designer isn’t possible. That’s when the knowledge of design principles and their application can come in handy, and knowing where to find open-source assets to support your visual identity. We’ll start the workshop learning the basics of design such as color, composition, typography, and where to access free-to-use content. Then using Canva’s free software, we’ll create a digital flyer together—Camille will provide sample information and materials to build out the design, or you’re welcome to create a flyer for your next event utilizing Camille’s provided assets. At the end of the workshop, you’ll receive dozens of free fonts, illustrations, and backgrounds, as well as links to download open-source materials for future designs. It’s recommended that you bring a laptop, tablet, or smart phone to design with, as well as to create a free Canva account beforehand. About Camille: Camille Bruya is a Portland-based musician turned visual creative specializing in graphic design and photography. She has worked both in-house and freelance for numerous music-related entities such as Red Light Management and the Mt. Hood Jazz Festival, as well as one-on-one with local and touring musicians. Her expertise lies within analog techniques, such as hand-lettering, physical texture creation, and film photography, to create uniquely compelling visuals. Her books are open for client work this summer and fall, 2026.