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These are workshops that are suitable for all level of player. Often these workshops are not ukulele-specific or of more general interest.
The Tasteful Use of Effect Pedals to Enhance Your Ukulele Sound
In this workshop , we will learn about common effect pedals, the best ones for ukulele , how they work, and how to properly use them. The end of the class will include an open mic where the students can play a song of their choice while experimenting with various effect pedals to tastefully enhance the song.
Introduction to the Baritone Ukulele
Is it a guitar? Is it a ukulele? What is this strange hybrid creature? In this workshop, we will go over what the Baritone ukulele has in common with the guitar and what it shares with the ukulele and how you can easily use chord shapes you already know to play it.
No band? No problem!
or "How to use your iPhone to create killer backing tracks to jam along to when you don’t have any musician friends."
In this GarageBand tutorial we fully recreate the Ed Sheeran song Shape Of You using just an iPhone - to record Drums, synths, guitars, bass… all you need is your ukulele and your kazoo! Then using your newfound GarageBand skills, you can create your own backing tracks to jam over.
Ukulele Tales Podcast... LIVE!
In 2022, I launched Ukulele Tales a ukulele podcast featuring in-depth conversations with the likes of James Hill, Jake Shimabukuro, Bernadette Teaches Music, Bakithi Kumalo (bass player on Paul Simon’s classic album, Graceland), Danny Weinkauf (They Might Be Giants), Cynthia Lin and Children’s BBC star, Nick Cope.
Getting Started with ChordPro
Learn to use the chord sheet software ChordPro!
Think Outside the Ukulele Box - Performance Tricks from Unlikely Sources
Feel a little stuck inside the ukulele box? Want to bring some unique flair to your performance? Want to know how performers get their confidence? Mim has had the opportunity to perform with unique artists from around the world. Coming from outside the "ukulele world" they often bring unique insights on what it takes to be a performer, how to hone your craft, how to interact with crowds, and how to think outside the box!
Proper Care & Feeding of your Ukulele
Hey! What exactly is a set-up, anyway? Why does my ukulele buzz? How do I fix it? What does my ukulele want from me? Mim will be breaking down the mysterious “set-up” everyone talks about! She will lead you in an informative workshop that will cover everything from changing your strings and daily ukulele maintenance to diagnosing ukulele problems and even fixing them yourself!
Gospel Jam
Join our Jam Leader & play some classic Gospel tunes! More details coming soon!
Rise & Shine Jam
Our Saturday morning jam gets you up bright and early to start your day right - with the ukulele! More details coming soon!
Saturday Nite Jam
Our Saturday Night jam begins about 15 minutes after the close of the Saturday Night Concert! More details coming soon!