Guest Artist Avery Hill Workshops and Concert
The Salt Lake Strummers are excited to host a special one-day event featuring two workshops and a concert presented by singer-songwriter and teaching artist Avery Hill.
This event replaces our regular April Jam and offers a rare opportunity to learn from and hear one of today’s most engaging voices in the ukulele community.
Date/Time: Saturday, April 18, 2026 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM?
Location: South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 6876 South Highland Drive Salt Lake City, Utah 84121
Tickets are available online or at the door.
Event Overview
Spend the day making music, learning new skills, and connecting with fellow ukulele players. Avery will lead two interactive workshops designed to help players grow in confidence and musicianship, followed by an afternoon concert.
Both workshops are designed for beginner through intermediate players, but Avery’s teaching style ensures there is something valuable for musicians of all skill levels.
Participants should bring their ukulele and are encouraged to bring a sack lunch so they can relax, eat together, and chat with other participants—and with Avery—between sessions.
This event is made possible in part by a grant from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums.
Who Should Attend?
This event is perfect for:
- Ukulele players who want to become more confident singing and playing at the same time
- Jam participants interested in learning how to lead songs or perform for others
- Beginners looking to build new skills in a welcoming environment
- Experienced players who want fresh ideas and inspiration
Whether you’re just getting started or have been playing for years, Avery’s workshops are designed so that everyone walks away with something useful and inspiring.
Event Schedule
| 11:00 am – 12:30 pm | Workshop 1: How to Sing and Play at the Same Time |
| 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm | Lunch Break (Participants are encouraged to bring a sack lunch.) |
| 1:15 pm – 2:45 pm | Workshop 2: Song Leading and Performing |
| 2:45 pm – 3:10 pm | Break and Opportunity Drawing |
| 3:10 pm – 5:00 pm | Concert with Avery Hill (at least one 50-minute set and possibly longer) |
Workshops
How to Sing and Play at the Same Time
How many times have you mastered a strum pattern, lined it up with your chord progression, only for it to all fall apart when you start to sing?! This workshop will break down the layers of both playing and singing, and guide you through exercises for building them back up to successful singing and playing simultaneously.
Song Leading and Performing
We all love sharing music together, but for some folks, the pressure of playing music in public can be daunting. Learn and practice the basics of how to best prepare for leading a song at a jam and performing at an open mic, including strategies for memorizing lyrics and practicing stage presence.
Opportunity Drawing
Participants will be able to purchase drawing tickets for a chance to win a new ukulele, gift cards, and other prizes.
Concert
The day concludes with a concert by Avery Hill. Avery is known for thoughtful songwriting, intricate melodies, and a warm, engaging stage presence. Her music blends storytelling with insight and humor, creating performances that are both intimate and memorable.
Concert-only tickets are available for those who cannot attend the workshops.
What You’ll Walk Away With
By the end of the day, you’ll have:
- Practical techniques for singing and playing at the same time
- New ideas for leading songs confidently in jams
- Greater musical confidence and stage presence
- Inspiration from one of today’s most engaging ukulele teaching artists and performers
- A fun day of music and community with fellow Strummers
Tickets
| Members | Non-Members | |
|---|---|---|
| Workshops + Concert | $25 | $35 |
| Concert Only | $8 | $10 |
Tickets are also available at the door.
Who is Avery Hill?
Avery Hill is a singer-songwriter, storyteller, and teaching artist known for her thoughtful lyrics, intricate melodies, and warm, engaging presence. Inspired by artists such as Joni Mitchell, John Denver, and The Beach Boys, she writes songs that uncover meaning in everyday moments.
Originally planning to become a schoolteacher, Avery turned to music during a pivotal moment in her life and began performing and teaching full-time in 2013. Since then, she has performed across the country and become a respected instructor at ukulele festivals, camps, and workshops throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Avery holds an M.A. in Education, and her teaching is grounded in the belief that music is something people do together. Her workshops help participants discover their inner musician—building confidence, deepening musical understanding, and sharing insight, presence, and a handful of good jokes along the way.
She also shares ukulele tutorials and songwriting lessons online and continues to release new music inspired by the stories and moments that connect our lives.
Merchandise
Avery will have albums and other merchandise available for purchase during the event.
Learn More About Avery
- Avery’s Website https://averyhill.studio
- Avery on YouTube
- Avery on Facebook
- Avery on Instagram (@averyhill.studio)
Grant Acknowledgement
This event is made possible in part through a generous grant from the Utah Division of Arts and Museums.
