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Songs in the Time of Corona: hand wash songs

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Anne Ku

How do you get yourself to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds? That’s the length of time required to wash them clean and clear of the infectious coronavirus so you won’t get the covid-19 disease. Answer: sing a … Continue reading →

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Ode to Joy for ukulele

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Anne Ku

We gathered for Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy” sing along and play along on Sunday March 22nd, 2020, after a fingerstyle ukulele workshop the previous day. This song is significant for many reasons, not least the European Union anthem. It’s my … Continue reading →

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Call and response workshop

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Anne Ku

Anne Ku gives a “call and response workshop” at the Melee Ukulele Festival in Hamilton, Massachusetts Continue reading →

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The gift of a music education for yourself or Mother’s Day present

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Anne Ku

I am forever grateful to my parents for the gift of a music education. I remember my mother tirelessly driving a great distance to my piano teacher’s home off-base on Okinawa. In the hot and humid afternoon, she took a … Continue reading →

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Nine ukulele strum patterns for four beat songs

Posted on March 18, 2019 by Anne Ku

One of the most often asked questions by my ukulele students is “how do you know which strum pattern to use?” There are many possibilities which I show in my video. Deciding which is the most appropriate depends on the … Continue reading →

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For the absolute, complete, total beginner in ukulele

Posted on June 25, 2018 by Anne Ku

The ukulele is the quickest and easiest way to make music and connect with others. The first step is getting a ukulele and learning how to play it. Then you can strum, sing, and socialise! Don’t miss the opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Ukulele Crash Course for Complete Beginners

Posted on May 5, 2018 by Anne Ku

After giving different kinds of ukulele workshops in Massachusetts, I’ve decided to offer a crash course for those beginners eager to participate in the ukulele scene that’s spreading across the world like wild fire. For time-challenged adults, it’s about making … Continue reading →

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Ukulele Workshops & Jam Sessions in Historic Lower Mills

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Anne Ku

To introduce the joy of ukulele to this area of Dorchester, Milton, and Quincy around Boston, Massachusetts, I’m giving workshops followed by thematic jam sessions. A workshop is a group learning experience, where I teach specific skills needed to play … Continue reading →

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Earth Day Jam Piano Workshop

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Anne Ku

Free one-hour workshop to celebrate “Earth Day” on Maui Curious what it’s like to play the piano? How about playing the piano with others? It’s as though you’re in a rock band, ensemble, or orchestra. Really! Most pianists never get … Continue reading →

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Piano ensemble approach

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Anne Ku

I am developing an approach to teaching adult group piano by conducting the group as an ensemble. It occurred to me that most pianists never get a chance to play with other musicians. At most they may play duet or … Continue reading →

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