La Di Da Lessons

April 2026

Spring is bringing fresh energy to La Di Da Lessons, and we’re excited to share some of what’s been growing in our musical community.

This month, we’re celebrating student progress, welcoming a new instructor, highlighting a local music-friendly business, and looking ahead to a special live performance opportunity. Whether you’re nearby or learning with us from afar, we’re glad you’re part of the La Di Da community.

Featured Student:

🌟Mia Urich🌟

Videos of Mia & Others Taking Lessons

Meet Mia Urich, one of the brightest young stars in the La Di Da community.

At just 7 years old, Mia has already become a familiar face at local open mics - winning over crowds with her guitar playing and vocals. She’s been taking lessons with La Di Da for the past 2.5 years, and her growth has been nothing short of incredible.

What makes Mia stand out isn’t just her talent—it’s her confidence, consistency, and genuine love for performing. She’s also surrounded by an amazing support system. Her dad, Luis, has joined the journey by taking guitar and ukulele lessons himself, and both Luis and Patricia have played a huge role in encouraging Mia every step of the way.

Mia & Chris play "If I Were a Fish" at open mic night at Elixir Wine Group

Upcoming Event:

La Di Da at Austin Mercantile🤘

Join us for a special evening of live music as La Di Da Lessons takes over

Austin Mercantile on April 30th from 5:00–7:00 PM

This showcase will feature solo performances from both students and instructors, along with a few small group collaborations. You’ll hear a variety of instruments including guitar, ukulele, and vocals, with performers of all levels coming together to share what they’ve been working on.

Austin Mercantile provides the perfect backdrop—a cozy, welcoming space in Bend known for its wine and beer café, coffee, European café vibe, curated home décor, and regular live music events.

Whether you're supporting a performer or just looking for a fun night out, this is a great chance to experience the heart of what La Di Da is all about.

Featured Instructor:

🎙️Julianne Hansen🎙️

Julianne's Music on Spotify

La Di Da Lessons is thrilled to welcome Julianne Hansen to our teaching team.

Julianne brings a lifetime of musical experience, a deep love of teaching, and an inspiring belief that music is for everyone. Her background includes classical piano and voice studies, theater, choir, songwriting, recording, and live performance in the U.S. and abroad.

She began teaching at just 13 years old and has now spent more than 23 years teaching music, including 3 years teaching online. Julianne currently teaches voice, piano, guitar, and ukulele, and plans to expand into oboe, songwriting, and music production in the future.

Her teaching philosophy centers on helping students discover their own authentic, soulful expression and build confidence through music.

Business Spotlight:

Austin Mercantile

Austin Merc's Music Line Up

This month, we’re excited to spotlight Austin Mercantile, a warm and inviting Bend, Oregon business that has become a wonderful home for live music and community gathering.

On April 30th, Austin Mercantile will host “An Evening with La Di Da,” featuring performances by Chris Huffine and a small group of standout La Di Da students, including Mia Urich, Luis Urich (Mia's dad), Tristan Marshall, and Colton Skoviak.

Over the past year and a half, Austin Mercantile has become a meaningful performance home for La Di Da, and Chris has developed a valued friendship with owner Sara Hammond. We’d love to help fill the room on April 30th—not only to support these exceptional young musicians, but also to celebrate a local business that genuinely champions live music and community.

La Di Da

News & Announcements📣

La Di Da Releases Self-Titled Song

Performed by our former student Samantha Short

There’s a lot happening at La Di Da Lessons this spring.

Beginning May 15, a modest subscription pricing adjustment will take effect for all current students. We’re also introducing new subscription options to offer even more flexibility for students and families. All our current students will receive a separate notification with specific information on April 16th.
Behind the scenes, we’re improving the student experience by transitioning from Dropbox to Google Drive for lesson materials and information sharing.
We’re also working toward a new scheduling and billing system designed to be much more intuitive and user-friendly.
Finally, the La Di Da Lessons website has recently undergone a major makeover and is now more informative, interactive, and easier to navigate.