Papa-Dafoe
Ukulele Blues
Papa-Dafoe will be conducting a hands-on workshop on playing the Music of the Blues. We will learn the basics of the Nashville number system which will give us a “musical language” to work with. Then we’ll get into the fundamental blues structures and patterns. We will find out just how much music it’s possible to make with only three chords and twelve bars.
This workshop is suitable for anyone who plays ukulele on a regular basis. Participants MUST be familiar with the chords A, A7, D, D7, and E7, and how to read a chord diagram. It is not necessary to know the Nashville system, but it will be helpful.
Elizabeth Zielke
Amazing Grace; Bring your A game for your A string.
By the end of this session you should be able to hear the melody of this beautiful piece while you strum it… All coming from your uke!
Level up Beyond Beginner with the Beatles
We will play Let it Be and Eight Days a Week while learning a simple acompaniment line to take your playing to a new level.
Peter Luongo
Chord-Melody 101: Introduction to Ukulele Soloing:
Have you ever wondered how solo ukulele players make it sound like more than one person is playing? In this class, you’ll learn the basics of chord-melody playing — a style that combines melody, chords, and rhythm all at the same time on a single instrument. Designed for advanced beginners, this workshop will introduce two simple approaches to creating solo ukulele arrangements. You’ll learn how to bring the melody out while supporting it with chords to create a complete solo arrangements. Two easy-to-understand chord-melody methods will be introduced and by the end of class you will leave with two chord-melody solos in your hip pocket.
The 4 – Chord Fretboard Adventure: Life Beyond First Position:
This session will focus on the first position chord shapes and how they lead to being able to play in various keys. You will learn how to take the Same Chords and play them in New Places along the fretboard and be able to play in various keys. This class will allow you to greatly enhance your playing. Participants will be able to play various 4-chord songs in multiple keys… and it’s easier than you think!
Tina Horwood
Sing the Strings: Easy Vocal Harmony for Ukulele Players
Ever wished you could confidently sing harmony instead of just guessing? In this fun, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn a simple “singing the strings” technique that makes creating harmony parts feel natural and accessible. Designed for singers and ukulele players of all levels, this session will show you how to hear and build harmony parts directly from chord shapes and melodies. Then we’ll put the technique into action on a selection of crowd-pleasing songs. Expect lots of group singing, experimentation, and musical discovery in this upbeat, beginner-friendly session. Perfect for players, singers, and anyone who loves making music together.
Strum Like You Mean It: Groove, Feel & Rhythm for Ukulele
Strumming is more than patterns. It’s what makes music move. In this energetic, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to transform simple chord progressions into music that grooves. We’ll explore rhythm, dynamics, accents, dampening, and feel while learning strumming techniques drawn from folk, rock & roll, Hawaiian music, and beyond. Along the way, you’ll discover how small rhythmic changes can completely change the character of a song. Designed for adventurous beginners through intermediate players, this session will leave you with practical strumming tools and a deeper sense of musical confidence. This workshop explores the techniques that bring ukulele accompaniment to life.