4-Session Ukulele Workshops
Fall 2021 Online Workshops
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+)
Wednesdays - online using Zoom
7:45-8:45 pm EST
Block 1: Oct 13, 20, 27, Nov 3
Block 2: Nov 24, Nov 29*, Dec 8, 15
* Nov 29 session - Mon 8:30-9:30
Overview/Schedule Coming Soon
For adults with basic ukulele experience who want to add nuances to their style in a small group setting
3 Songs explored in 4 sessions per block:
BLOCK 1 SONGS:
1) Buddy Holly/Linda Ronstadt - It's So Easy
2) Bee Gees - To Love Somebody
3) ABBA - Mamma Mia
BLOCK 2 SONGS:
1) Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
2) Bobby McFerrin - Don't Worry, Be Happy
3) Tommy James & the Shondells - I Think We're Alone Now
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
(Special advice/tips will be shared with any teachers, music therapists or community musicians taking the workshop.)
WORKSHOP COST: $60 (inc. HST) , $100 (total) for additional participants in the same household - includes all materials presented in sessions.
Email Len McCarthy with questions or to enroll:
Subject: Confident Beginners Uke Workshop
Ukulele Basics Workshop
(age 16+)
Pending Sufficient Enrollment
Fall 2021 Date/Time: TBA
Online using Zoom
Overview/Schedule TBA
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
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
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: $60 (inc. HST) , $100 (total) for additional participants in the same 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 Jan 2022**
(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: $60 (inc. HST) , $100 (total) for additional participants in the same household includes all materials presented in sessions.
To register email: