5-Session Ukulele Workshops
2024 Workshops
Email Len McCarthy len@musicatgreengables.com with questions or to register
Want to learn more advanced techniques?
Check out the Digging Deeper Workshop.
Confident Beginners Workshop (CBW)
(age 16+)
For adults with basic ukulele experience who want to add nuances to their style in a small group setting
2024 Schedule
5 Sessions:
Thursdays 8-9pm EST
March 14, 28, April 11
May 9, 16
Sessions 1-3 CBW only
Sessions 4-5 combined with DDW (Digging Deeper Workshop) participants
In-person & Zoom options
Click on Song Title for Instructional video
1) Spiral Starecase, Chicago - "More Today Than Yesterday"
2) Harry Chapin, The New Seekers - "Circle"
3) Johnny Rivers - "Secret Agent Man"
INSTRUCTION:
- Song demo performance YouTube video
- In-Person Workshop or Zoom option
- Workshops recorded on Zoom
- Exercise PDFs used in Zoom sessions
(Special advice/tips will be shared with any teachers, music therapists or community musicians taking the workshop.)
WORKSHOP COST: $75 CDN (inc. HST); $130 CDN (total) for more than one participant per household
includes all materials presented in sessions + study videos & recordings of Zoom sessions
Email Len McCarthy with questions or to enroll:
Subject: Confident Beginners Ukulele Workshop
Ukulele Basics Workshop (UBW)
(age 16+)
2024 Schedule
6 Sessions:
Wednesdays 8-9pm EST
March 6, 13, 20, 27
April 10, 17
In-person & Zoom options
Learn to play the uke from scratch, or to review basics in a small group setting (6-8 people).
No prior experience required.
Learn simple popular & folk songs in a variety of styles (see songs below).
Special emphasis is placed upon creating characteristic grooves and strumming patterns.
INSTRUCTION:
- Instructional YouTube videos (2-4 per song)
- In-Person Workshop + Zoom option
- Workshops recorded on Zoom
- Exercise PDFs used in Zoom sessions
Sample Songs (up to 8 Chords by end of workshop):
Feelin’ Groovy, Four Strong Winds, The Gambler, Happy Birthday, He’s Got The Whole World In His Hand, Jamaica Farewell, Jambalaya, Leaving On A Jet Plane, My Bonnie, This Little Light of Mine, Three Little Birds, What Shall We Do With the Drunken Sailor, You Are My Sunshine, Don't Worry Be Happy, When The Saints
Plus additional M@GG Jam Repertoire
G G6 Am7 Am D7 C F C7
(Special advice & tips will be shared with any teachers, music therapists or community musicians taking the workshop.)
WORKSHOP COST: $85 CDN (inc. HST); $140 CDN (total) for more than one participant per household includes all materials presented in sessions + study videos & recordings of Zoom sessions
Email Len McCarthy with questions or to enroll:
Subject: Ukulele Basics Workshop