Lil Rev

Discovering The Tremolo Technique for Uke - Level 2

Join award-winning uke master lil rev for a fun study of the tremolo technique. We'll explore 5 different ways to do tremolo as well as how and why it can and should be used both with chords as well as melodically. 

Mountain Ballads for Uke - Level 2

Come n celebrate old time, bluegrass and early folk songs that come out of the mountain ballad tradition. We'll look at tunes commonly associated with the Appalachian Mountain Region of the U.S. and strum n sing our way through a variety of tunes. This is a great repertoire building class! 

Learn To Play Sitting On Top of The World (An 8 bar blues in G) - Level 2-3

Join uke guru Lil Rev for a fun hour of strumming, picking, and riffing on a classic 8 bar blues. Lil Rev has taken the best elements of some of the most iconic versions from its origins with The Mississippi Shieks in the 20's n 30's to Doc Watson and Howling Wolf's versions and fused em together for a cool arrangement of this tune, that we can play on the uke. Learn the chords, a simple solo, a blues turnaround, the songs history and the 8 bar form.

Super Easy Blues Solos in C - Level 2 - 3

Learn to solo one key at a time! We'll explore a variety of solos in the key of C, using boogie, riffs, the blues bump and minor pentatonic motifs. Come away with how to use moveable chord fragments in your solos as well as arpeggios and moveable riffs to create your own solos. (for melody players and tab readers only)

A Survey of Triplet Stroke For Uke -  All Levels

One of the most rewarding things you can learn on the uke is to play a triplet stroke and know when and how to integrate it into your daily playing. Let the undisputed master of the triplet stroke show you a variety of ways to do the stroke and then how to integrate it into blues, tin pan alley, pop, rock and more. 

Arpeggios Are For Everyone - Level 1-2  

This level 2 class is will introduce the beginning fingerpicker to some of the most common patterns/sequences and show how to apply them to basic song accompaniment, improv and how they can help to form fundamental skills prior to diving into full blown finger-style arrangements. 

Canote Brothers

Deep River Blues - Level 2-3

We’ll learn this classic song, and learn some up the neck chords, a little finger picking, and a little blues shuffle!

Old Time Songs - Level 2-3

Let’s explore old time classics from the early days of recorded country music. Songs of rural life, gospel stories, and country humor. We’ll work on choosing good songs and making arrangements!  Song sheets provided!

Flat Picked Melodies on your uke, using a thumb pick - Level 2-3

This class works best if you have a low G, We’ll learn some simple melodies, and work on pick direction!

Getting started with Clawhammer! - Level 2-3

Clawhammer is a rhythmic Appalachian banjo technique, using a fingernail, and the pad of the thumb. It works great on a uke because of the high G on the 4th string! We’ll learn the basic “Hot Coffee” Rhythm.

Back-up a real live Fiddler! - Level 2-3

Description:   Fiddle tunes are 32 measure melodies, with lots of repetition, and usually 3 chords. We’ll learn the Freight Train strum, and have some fun!

Casey MacGill

Polishing the Details: Vamps, Turnarounds, Outros - Level 2-3

OK; you've just learned a new tune. The first question that pops up is "How do I start it?" soon after, the next question arrives, "How do I end it?" This class is all about answering those important questions. We will discuss the reasons for vamps, turnarounds, and intros/ outros.

Vamp: a chord progression that happens at the beginning of the performance. You can use it to get into the groove, establish the tempo, etc.

Turnarounds: a short chord progression that happens at the end of a section of music. What's offered in printed sheet music often/ usually leaves a lot to be desired. We will explore some well-used ways of getting from one part of the music to the next.

Intros/Outros: An arranged intro and outro can elevate your performance from 'Punter' to Professional'. It doesn't have to be fancy to be good and make everything work better.

If you are a beginner, you may end up doing a lot of listening, but the information will be good for your approach to learning and playing songs. The class can also benefit intermediate and advanced students with new ideas and increased musical satisfaction by enhanced organization and flavorful details.

We'll take the best examples from my music, play them, and I'll tell you why I made them the way they are. You can see how they work and apply those ideas to your music. 

My Three Strums - Level 1-2 

Learn the three strums Casey uses most—Swing, Shuffle, and Rumba. These aren’t just techniques; they’re little slices of history inspired by rhythm guitar players from the ‘30s to the ‘60s. Bring your uke, and let’s groove through some handout-ready tunes together.

I Feel Fine: Beatles Songs - Level 2

Pre-Pepper In this class we’ll play a collection of some favorite classics from the period before Sgt. Pepper. 

In addition to I Feel Fine, we’ll play Can’t Buy Me Love, You Can’t Do That, If I Needed Someone, and Hard Day’s Night. This is an intermediate class you’ll need to be able to know your basic chords. There will be chord charts and lyrics to follow. And we can also try some harmony singing!

Connective Tissue - Level 2-3 

This class is a repertoire supercharger. we’re Talking Tin Pan Alley, Classics like I Got Rhythm, Ain’t Misbehavin’, Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone, Honeysuckle Rose, etc. 

You’ll get to learn a whole bunch more songs that share much of the same chords as those mentioned above. This is intermediate level, know your basic chords.

Blues with a Feeling - Level 1-2

Take a journey through the blues and meet legends like Muddy Waters and Howlin’ Wolf. You’ll leave with stories, links to recordings, and a playlist of tunes you’ll love to play.

Conrad Cayman

Circle of Fifths – Level 2

It looks scary, but it’s an EASY and powerful tool to transpose progressions and to see what chords go together well.  Let’s demystify this thing that scares so many!

Common chord progressions - Level 2

You’ve heard them thousands of times, even if you don’t know what the numbers mean:  I-vi-IV-V, I-vi-ii-V, I-I7-IV-iv, I-III-vi-ii-V.  By identifying these progressions, you’ll be able to figure out and memorize songs so much quicker!

Playing with people – Level 2

Use bar chords and alternate positions to compliment the sound when playing with another person or an ensemble.  We’ll work with others during class to try out these techniques.

Next level blues – Level 2-3

Let’s spicing up a 12 bar blues with diminished chords, turnarounds, and voice leading.

Embellishments and tricks  - Level 2-3

Enhance your songs with slides, hammer-ons, pull-offs, triplet strums, and more.  Throw them into your strumming, or build a solo with them! 

Ray Cygrymus

Getting Spicy with Embellishments - Level 2-3

In this workshop, we will explore some great techniques to make our playing more dynamic. Chord suspensions, double stops, palm muting and some different strum patterns.

You Can Solo Too - Level 2-3

In this workshop,  we will break down some of the fears with  improvisation by learning some simple solo patterns and riffs. We will put together what we’ve learned at the end of class to have a super fun jam session.

Chord Melody not just for instrumentals - Level 2-3

In this workshop we will learn some quick and easy tips on how to make our song introductions more exciting by incorporating some of the same techniques used in instrumental,  chord melody arrangements. A number of intros to popular songs will be taught.

Vocal workshop for singing players - All Levels

In this workshop we will explore some proper singing techniques and exercises to help improve our singing performance.

The tasteful use of effect pedals to enhance your ukulele sound - All Levels

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.

Bernadette Plazola

​​Fingerpicking for Beginners: Easy Patterns that Sound Beautiful - Levels 1-2
Discover beginner-friendly fingerpicking patterns that sound impressive but are gentle on the hands. You’ll leave with techniques you can use to make any song feel more tender and intimate.

Campfire Ukulele: 10 Songs Everyone Knows (and Loves) - Level 2
Get ready to play crowd favorites you can sing with friends around a fire (real or imaginary!). We’ll focus on easy chords and songs that bring people together.

Strum Like You Mean It: Adding Volume, Rhythm and Feeling to Songs - Levels 1-2
Learn how to bring your strumming to life with dynamics, rhythm, and heart. We’ll explore ways to make your playing sound more expressive and musical—no matter your level.

Changing Chords Smoothly (Without Stopping the Song) - Levels 1-2
If chord changes trip you up, this workshop is for you! We’ll go step-by-step through techniques and exercises to help your transitions feel smooth and natural.

Beginner Basics of Reading Tab & Playing Chord-Melody - Levels 1-2
Explore the basics of reading ukulele tablature and learn how to play melodies and chords at the same time. This workshop will open the door to a whole new way of playing.

Dani Joy 

Paperless Jam (Basic Music Theory) - All Levels

Would you rather play music by sight or by heart? Music is an audible language and you were born with a set of skills that you may not have used in some time do to the bossy eyes. Get off the page and into the music in this fun and exhilarating class with Dani Joy.

Perry Stauffer 

Uke

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Bass 101 - Level 1

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Bass 102 - Level 2

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