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Strummin’ Up to Boston

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Anne Ku

Strummin’ Up to Boston is a free event for ukulele players in Newton, Massachusetts on Saturday 20th June from 1 to 6 pm. Continue reading →

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Make Your Ukulele Sing – an 8-week in-person ukulele course

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Anne Ku

Make Your Ukulele Sing is an 8-week in-person ukulele course taught by Anne Ku for adults in Boston, Massachusetts. Continue reading →

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World Ukulele Day Workshops 2025

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Anne Ku

World Ukulele Day Workshops are one-hour classes in Zoom free to those who register in advance with Anne Ku, the instructor. Continue reading →

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Ukulele Exercises Series (books)

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Anne Ku

Experience new ukulele exercises by Anne Ku in a free workshop in Zoom Continue reading →

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Sightreading, the art of reading music

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Anne Ku

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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Fall 2023 Classes in Zoom

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Anne Ku

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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Music Theory MELODY

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Anne Ku

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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Ukulele Play Along Video

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

A play along video is one you can play (your instrument) along to. Also known as a playalong video, one with ukulele chord diagrams allows you to play your ukulele (hands free). Adding lyrics allows you to sing along, like … Continue reading →

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The power of zero expectations

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Anne Ku

Early in 2021, my sister Frances Ku self-published a new book called”The Power of Zero Expectations: Seven Steps to Freedom from Disappointment.” The title made me curious. In my line of work, it’s all about expectations. How can no expectations … Continue reading →

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Music classes

Posted on September 15, 2021 by Anne Ku

music classes given by Anne Ku Continue reading →

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