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  • Uke Heads

    For the past 18 months or so, I’ve been involved in this amazing Uke Heads recording project with James Hill and today is the day that our album is finally officially released into the world!… Read more

  • ‘Les cloches du hameau’ as a Solo Ukulele Arrangement

    I’ve just finished putting this arrangement together for the holidays, to share with my fellow learners over at The Ukulele Way Lesson of the Month. We’re focusing on “Playing in Thirds” this month. #tuwlotm Find… Read more

  • Here’s a nifty Ukulele Strap

    I’ve been meaning to share this for awhile now. A student of mine from last term, Lise Gray, came to class one day with this nifty, crocheted ukulele strap. I had been trying for awhile to… Read more

  • Winter Session for Adult Ukulele starts Feb 2-3

    Registration for the next 8-week session of my Adult Ukulele classes at Brookfield HS is already started. If you’re a new beginner, the level 1 class can fill up quickly. If you’ve already taken 1&2 or… Read more

  • Ukulele lovers, go back to school!

    My OCDSB Continuing Ed Ukulele classes at Brookfield HS resume on September 22nd. Start at Level 1 on Wednesday nights at 7. If you’re coming back for more, try Level 2 or Level 3 (Uke Choir)… Read more

  • Let it shine!

    This was a fun piece to prepare. A ukulele big band arrangement of This Little Light of Mine, performed by our Adult Suzukulele Ensemble as a short interlude during Viva Suzuki 2015. Read more

  • The “Brookfield Ukers”

    Good times at the Bytown Ukulele Group‘s latest jam night. It was a great opportunity for some of my adult students to show what they’ve learned in a couple of months. I was very happy that… Read more

  • Term 3 starts April 21-22

    Register now for the next 8-week term of my Ukulele group classes at Brookfield HS. They start on April 21-22: Tuesday evenings, 7pm to 8:30pm for Beginner level and any returning students go to Intermediate… Read more

  • Jake Shimabukuro signed ukulele for auction!

    I’ll be donating this ukulele, autographed by virtuoso, Jake Shimabukuro, in the next Canterbury Music Parents’ Music Night Auction in May. Read more

  • 91-year-old Ottawa woman takes up the ukulele (with video)

    Such a great story! It’s NEVER too late. Read more

  • One more time! Play ‘O Canada’ at 67s game March 20th

    It was so much, fun they’re doing it again! I’m encouraging my students and fellow players to come out and play ‘O Canada’ again at the Ottawa 67s Hockey game on March 20th. This is an evening game this… Read more

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