5-Session Ukulele Workshops

Fall 2023 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 

2023 Fall Schedule

5 Sessions: 

Tuesdays 8-9pm EST

Sessions 1-3 CBW only

Sessions 4-5 combined with DDW (Digging Deeper Workshop) participants

In-person & Zoom options

CBW alone: Sept 26, Oct 10 & 24

Combined w/Digging Deeper Workshop [DDW]: Nov 14 & 28 

1) ABBA - Waterloo

2) Dionne Warwick I'll Never Fall In Love Again

Click here to View excerpts from each song

INSTRUCTION:

- Instructional YouTube videos (7-9 per song)

- 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 (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 Ukulele Workshop

Ukulele Basics Workshop (UBW)

(age 16+)

Fall 2023 Schedule 

6 Sessions 

Wednesdays 8-9pm EST

Oct 18, 25, Nov 8, 15, 22, Dec 6 

In-person or Zoom 

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:  $85 (inc. HST); $140 (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