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Jan 2026 - Viggy Kolasinski Workshop Jan 3 & 17
(level: intermediate)
Let's get real fancy with our strumming hand! We'll learn how to do a series of condensed strumming techniques and apply them to songs by The Beatles, Elvis, and The Beach Boys.
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Feb 2026 - Victoria Vox Feb 7 & 21
My Funny Valentine
In the upcoming issue of Ukulele Magazine Victoria Vox will give a brief tutorial on playing Chet Baker’s signature song “My Funny Valentine” by Rogers and Hart. In the Uke West online class, she will go further in depth with chord inversions, chord substitutions, easy jazz strumming or finger-picking ideas for accompaniment.
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Mar 2026 - Avery Hill March 7 & 21
Musician's Toolbox: Ear Training
Learn to recognize melodic movement and chord progressions by ear, follow an unfamiliar song more confidently, and connect what you hear to what you play or sing.
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Apr 2026 - Stu Fuchs April 4 & 18
Ukulele Zen: Breathe, Strum & Smile
All Levels
In this workshop Stu will show you how applying techniques of yoga, breathwork and mindfulness can improve your ukulele playing and make your music practice more effective and joyful. Ukulele Zen is a playful method to take you deeper into your music. Stu will be sharing meditative practices that he’s personally used for over thirty years of music study and professional performance around the world. You’ll be guided through these nourishing practices to improve your ukulele skills, cultivate more relaxed hands and a clear mind. We'll learn and practice foundational skills while playing and sing easy and uplifting songs in a joyful atmosphere of music. Ergonomic techniques for strumming, fingerstyle, singing & picking melodies will be shared along with powerful practices that can help you reach your goals. Through playfulness, deep listening and relaxed attention, you’ll get "off the page a bit" and develop our intuitive music making skills. This class is open to all and offers something for any level of playing ability. Advanced players will benefit from cultivating the “Beginner’s Mind”…we’re all beginners to out next step! Open to ALL LEVELS of player, beginner to advanced. Some basic experience on the ukulele is recommended.
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May 2026 - Tina Hebner May 2 & 16
Celtic Tunes for the Ukulele
Celtic tunes are played worldwide and are as much fun to play as they are to listen to. I grew up listening to Celtic and old-time tunes at my grandparent’s house when they had their music parties, and my love of this style of music has only grown stronger as the years have passed.
This workshop will discuss 2 different areas of Celtic music:
Celtic strum patterns for ukulele:
Using different strum patterns and techniques to provide a rhythmic accompaniment that echoes the feel of the bodhran.
Celtic tunes for ukulele: We’ll work on a jig entitled The Moon and Seven Stars, which is in 2 different “settings” to allow for variations in playing. I have chosen this tune as it is light-hearted and lovely to play, and it has been arranged in a key that is comfortable for ukulele. I have additional tunes if we have time, or for you to have for further individual study.
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Jun 2026 - Perry Stauffer June 6 & 20
Description coming soon...
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Jul 2026 - James Agg
Description coming soon...
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Aug 2026 - Ukulenny
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Sep 2026 - Aaron Keim Sept 12 & 26
Pick It Like Maybell!
(Intermediate/advanced)
Maybell Carter of The Carter Family was one of America's first country music superstars and an early guitar pioneer. Her style of picking melodies and chords on the guitar is the foundation for American folk and country styles. It also sounds great on the uke! ===============================================================================
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Nov 2026 - Neal Chin Nov 7 & 14
Jammin on C Jam Blues
All Levels
Learn how to play the Duke Ellington classic and jam circle favorite C Jam Blues! We’ll talk about the blues and how to start swinging and having fun with the rhythm. Great place to start taking solos, getting into swing, and jamming with others.
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Dec 2026 - Dani Joy
Workshop will be determined based on member feedback throughout the year.
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