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Group Ukulele classes for adults this winter in Redmond and Sno-Valley/Duvall/Carnation

For a while now, I’ve been bringing ukulele classes to groups of adults in Redmond and Carnation. The classes are extremely reasonable in cost and it’s a great way to get out and make music with other people. One won’t get all the level of detailed attention that comes with private instruction but some folksContinue reading “Group Ukulele classes for adults this winter in Redmond and Sno-Valley/Duvall/Carnation”

My Teaching Philosophy

Whether a musician creates their own music or plays songs that were written yesterday to centuries ago, they are bringing to life our deepest feelings, dreams and emotions. For some, this expression can be enough when playing in solitude but for many of us, the connection to other people created by music is necessary ThereContinue reading “My Teaching Philosophy”

Summer Uke Camps for the Kids

This summer, I’m partnering up with the Northwest Art Center in Duvall…to offer to ukulele camps that are focused on ages from 9-16. No previous experience is required! I provide a set of classroom ukes for students to use during their time in camp. The camps run in two sessions…Monday to Thursday…9am to Noon. TheContinue reading “Summer Uke Camps for the Kids”

Date set for our 2021 Virtual Fall Recital – 11/21. Videos are due on 11/18.

Hi, this will be a first for all of us! Our 2021 Fall Recital has just been scheduled and yes, this year, it will be virtual. Parents, you’ve received in email an infographic that discusses how to get the best video performance and the process for submitting the videos. I’m happy to chat about anyContinue reading “Date set for our 2021 Virtual Fall Recital – 11/21. Videos are due on 11/18.”

A bit of Bach for the Ukulele players

I have students who play both the 6-string guitar as well as Ukulele. So it’s fun to hear how instrumental arrangements are voiced on both instruments. On the Uke, there are occasional compromises that need to be made to accommodate the instrument’s typical gCEA tuning but the important thing is to capture the Uke’s uniqueContinue reading “A bit of Bach for the Ukulele players”

The Ukulele…an instrument of subtlety and power. Are you surprised?

Here’s a link to a Facebook Live session with me playing a variety of tunes on my baritone uke…a few original songs with words (“4 Strings”, “As Stars Burn”), a couple of instrumentals that could lead to new songs (“Sunshine in a Bottle” and more)…and a couple of classical standards too (“Fur Elise” by Beethoven,Continue reading “The Ukulele…an instrument of subtlety and power. Are you surprised?”

So your first Uke just arrived in its box on your doorstep. What next?

Here’s a Youtube video that I put together that answers this and many more beginner questions. A bit of background…I am running a summer camp this June through August with Latino Civic Alliance where kiddos from across WA are getting new ukes mailed to them. What happens when that awesome first uke is dropped onContinue reading “So your first Uke just arrived in its box on your doorstep. What next?”

Summer Uke Workshops with Latino Civic Alliance

This summer, starting the week of June 25th, I’ll be running twice a week online group camps with the Ukulele on behalf of Latino Civic Alliance. LCA is working with school districts across WA to bring students into these events. I’ll be bringing sunshine and the Aloha spirit and we’ll all have a ton ofContinue reading “Summer Uke Workshops with Latino Civic Alliance”