Ukulele Workshops
Winter 2025 Schedule
Email Len McCarthy len@musicatgreengables.com with questions or to register
Want to learn more advanced techniques?
Check out the Digging Deeper Workshop.
Ukulele Basics Workshop (UBW)
(age 16+)
6 Sessions
Thursday 8-9pm EST
Resuming early 2025, pending sufficient enrollment
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:
Subject: Ukulele Basics 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
4-5 Sessions:
Thursdays 8-9pm EST
except*
Dates TBA by early Jan
In-person & Zoom options
Fall 2024 Songs:
Click on Song Title for Instructional video
1) Creedence Clearwater Revival - "Proud Mary"
2) The Beatles - "I Will"
3) Petula Clark - "Downtown"
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: $65-75 CDN (inc. HST)
includes all materials presented in sessions + study videos & recordings of Zoom sessions
Email Len McCarthy with questions or to enroll:
Subject: Confident Beginners Ukulele Workshop