4-Session Ukulele Workshops
2021 Workshops Until April - May/June TBA
Note: Times are Eastern Standard Time
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
(age 16+)
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For adults with basic ukulele experience who want to add nuances to their style in a small group setting (8 people maximum).
3 Songs explored in 4 sessions per block:
1) The Bee Gees - How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, 2) The Chordettes - Lollipop, 3) Bobby Day - Rockin' Robin
ONLINE INSTRUCTION:
- Instructional YouTube videos (2-4 per song)
- 4 x 1 hr weekly Zoom sessions (recorded, for your review)
- Exercise PDFs used in Zoom sessions
Two Groups - both on Mondays:
BLOCK 2:
Mondays Feb 1, 8, 22 & Mar 1
Group 1 8:15-9:15pm EST
Group 2 7-8pm EST
BLOCK 3:
(Block 3 Songs TBA early March)
Mondays Mar 22, 29, Apr 12 & 19
Group 1 8:15-9:15pm EST
Group 2 7-8pm EST
(Special advice/tips will be shared with any teachers, music therapists or community musicians taking the workshop.)
WORKSHOP COST: $50 (inc. HST) , $80 for more than one participant per household - includes all materials presented in sessions.
Email Len McCarthy with questions or to enroll:
Subject: Confident Beginners Uke Workshop
Learn to play the uke in a small group setting (4-6 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.
ONLINE INSTRUCTION:
- Instructional YouTube videos (2-4 per song)
- 4 x 1 hr weekly Zoom sessions (recorded, for your review)
- Exercise PDFs used in Zoom sessions
Thursdays 1:30-2:30pm EST
Mar 4, 11, 18 & Apr 2
13 Songs & 8 Chords:
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
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(Special advice & tips will be shared with any teachers, music therapists or community musicians taking the workshop.)
WORKSHOP COST: $50 (inc. HST), $80 for more than one participant per household - includes all materials presented in sessions
Email Len McCarthy with questions or to enroll:
Subject: Ukulele Basics Workshop
Intermediate Level Ukulele Workshop
**Not Offered Until Fall 2021**
(age 16+)
For adults with ukulele experience who want to add nuances to their style in a group setting (6 people maximum). Prerequisite skills: fluency with basic major, minor and 7th chords, a variety of strumming techniques, plus basic melody playing and percussive techniques.
Explore advanced chord types/variations, ornamental passing notes, strumming & fingerpicking techniques and patterns, playing melody-chords simultaneously, and more percussive techniques - all linked to particular popular music repertoire and styles. Special emphasis is placed upon creating grooves, and ornamental patterns linked to particular songs/styles.
(Special advice/tips will be shared with any teachers, music therapists or community musicians taking the workshop.)
WORKSHOP COST: $50 (inc. HST), $80 for more than one participant per household - includes all materials presented in sessions.
To register email: