Workshop: Vocal Improvement – May 20th
Singing is often considered the heart of ukulele playing, turning the instrument from a simple chord machine into a storytelling tool. Because the ukulele is generally a chordal instrument rather than a melodic one, the voice provides the melody — making the two inseparable for many players.
We recently had a great workshop with Avery Hill on learning to play and sing at the same time. Now we’d like to take it up a notch and sharpen our vocal skills by learning from local choir director and ukulele teacher Ryan Taylor.
Details
This is a free workshop!
📅 Date: Wednesday, May 20th
⏰ Time: 6:30–8:00 PM
📍 Location: 6876 S. Highland Dr — home of South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society
What You’ll Learn
Ryan will teach us some important vocal fundamentals:
- Breathing techniques to improve voice quality
- Blending techniques — how to listen to your neighbor
- Syncopation — singing those tricky syncopated notes
- Harmonizing skills and techniques
What to Bring
Ryan will be teaching us using the song “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing,” guiding us through three-part harmonies. The music is proprietary, so we’re unable to post it on our website, but digital and paper copies will be provided at the workshop.
Please bring:
- Your ukulele and a music stand
- Your device for the digital copy
We’ll practice playing and singing the song together — it’s not a difficult one to play, and note that this is not the version in our Music Library.
About Ryan Taylor
Ryan Taylor is a versatile Utah-based composer, author, and educator known for his diverse musical works, including operas, choral pieces, and ukulele instruction. With a Master of Music in Composition from BYU, he runs Choirworks.com and UkulelePlay.com, creating music that ranges from educational children’s songs to classical compositions.