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Ukulele Accompaniment Course in Zoom

What’s the strum pattern? If you’re asking this question, you’d be interested in the new Ukulele Accompaniment Course in Zoom. Get introduced to rhythmic patterns for different kinds of songs and occasions.

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Sightreading, the art of reading music

Sightreading, also known as prima vista playing, refers to playing the correct notes on a musical instrument while reading the notation at first sight or glance (at the tempo written). It is a skill that can be learned but requires … Continue reading

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White Christmas for easy piano

For the festive season, my piano students requested Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” along with “Silent Night.” Unlike the famous Christmas carol, “White Christmas” is not a three-chord song. The beauty is in its complex harmony. How does one simplify it … Continue reading

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Uke with Ku: Ukulele Bootcamp

Why take a music course me if you can grab what you need from YouTube video tutorials and jam sessions? My students tell me that they benefit from interacting with others in a small focussed group and practice my exercises … Continue reading

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Write your own song

Have you ever dreamed of writing your own song? Not a re-make of someone else’s, but your original lyrics set to music, your idea. Or a tune that’s been going around your head that you want to put into words… … Continue reading

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Songwriting Course

Whether you are already writing songs or you’re curious about the process, join us on an 8-week journey in Zoom. Engage with other music lovers and learn the craft of composition. It’s the first and newest course of its kind! … Continue reading

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Fall 2023 Classes in Zoom

Hot off the press! In response to student feedback, I’m offering two Music Theory courses: One for anyone who has not taken any music theory previously. And another 2.0 for those who have. I’m co-teaching a new course SONGWRITING with … Continue reading

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Fingerstyle Ukulele Showcase

Curious about the NEW music intentionally AND specifically written for the ukulele? As an accompanying instrument, the ukulele can help us sing in tune and play in sync. As a solo instrument, there are plenty of transcriptions and arrangements made … Continue reading

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Music Theory MELODY

Of the essential elements of music, melody is the single most important ingredient in a song. You can think of melody as a series of notes, one after another, defined by the distance in pitch (interval) and duration. What makes … Continue reading

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Piano Harmonisation (Harmonization)

By special request, I am offering a new 8-week piano course in Zoom to take beginners to the next level of playing. Read from lead sheets and play songs you’d like to play. It’s open to all levels though not … Continue reading

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