5-Session Ukulele Workshops

2023 Workshops - Block 2 

Fall sessions TBA early September

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+)

2023 Winter Schedule

5 Sessions Tuesdays 8-9pm EST

NOTE: Sessions 1 & 2 CBW only

Sessions 3-5 combined with DDW (Digging Deeper Workshop) participants

In-person & Zoom hybrid 

NB: In-person participants must wear masks 

Block 2:  April 25, May 9 

Combined w/Digging Deeper Workshop [DDW]:

May 30, June 6, 13 

For adults with basic ukulele experience who want to add nuances to their style in a small group setting 

BLOCK 2 Songs:

1) CCR - Have You Ever Seen The Rain

2) Bob Dylan-Adele-Billy Joel - Make You Feel My Love

plus - if time

3) Billy Joel - The River of Dreams

Click on Titles to View Final Song Play Along Video

INSTRUCTION:

- Instructional YouTube videos (2-4 per song)

- In-Person Workshop + 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 (inc. HST); $130 (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:

Len@musicatgreengables.com 

Subject: Confident Beginners Uke Workshop

Ukulele Basics Workshop (UBW)

(age 16+)

Fall 2023 Schedule TBA in September

6 Sessions 

 In-person & Zoom hybrid 

NB: In-person participants must wear masks 


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 

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:  $80 (inc. HST); $145 (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:

Len@musicatgreengables.com 

Subject: Ukulele Basics Workshop