5 & 6 Session Ukulele Workshops
2023 Workshops - Block 1
Block 2 sessions TBA early March
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 Wednesdays 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 1: Feb 1, Feb 15,
Combined w/Digging Deeper Workshop [DDW]:
Mar 1, 8, 22
For adults with basic ukulele experience who want to add nuances to their style in a small group setting
BLOCK 1 Songs:
1) Bachman-Turner Overdrive - Takin' Care of Business [CBW only]
2) Linda Ronstadt/Buddy Holly - It's So Easy + DDW participants
3) Tina Turner - The Best + DDW participants
Click here to view excerpts from Instructional Videos
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: $70 (inc. HST); $125 (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:
Subject: Confident Beginners Uke Workshop
Ukulele Basics Workshop (UBW)
(age 16+)
2023 Winter Schedule
6 Sessions Mondays
8-9pm EST
In-person & Zoom hybrid
NB: In-person participants must wear masks
January 23, 30, Feb 6, 13, 27, Mar 6
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:
Subject: Ukulele Basics Workshop