Ukulele Workshops

Suspended until January 2026

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 people who know the basics and would like to expand their playing techniques in a relaxed group setting.

Spring 2025 Schedule

3 x 75 min Sessions:

Thursdays 8-9:15pm EST

Mar 13, 27 & April 10*

*Combo with Digging Deeper Workshop

In-person & Zoom options

Click on Song Title for Demo video

1) Sting/Eva Cassidy "Fields of Gold"

2) The Beatles - "Penny Lane"

INSTRUCTION:

- YouTube videos

- 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: $60 CDN (inc. HST); $110 (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 Ukulele Workshop

Ukulele Basics Workshop (UBW)

(age 16+)

6 Sessions

Thursday 8-9pm EST

Winter 2025 Schedule

Jan 2, 9, 30, Feb 6, 13, 27

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:

Len@musicatgreengables.com

Subject: Ukulele Basics Workshop