Author: wanderson

Rhythm & Picking Workshop with Bill Stoye

 

Ready to move beyond the basic strum? Join our fabulous drummer and ukulele player, Bill Stoye, for a hands-on workshop designed to expand your playability and deepen your sense of rhythm. In this workshop, you will: Details 📅 Date: Wednesday, June 10th⏰ Time: 6:30–8:00 PM📍 Location: Millcreek Library – 2266 Evergreen Avenue What to bring: Preview Videos Bill has put […]

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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 […]

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Workshop: Yellow Submarine – May 6th

 

The Salt Lake Strummers are doing something we’ve never done before! We’re learning “Yellow Submarine” in a band/orchestra style, which means everyone will play a different part—just like a real ensemble. This arrangement includes four separate parts (Chords, Uke 1, Uke 2, and Uke 3) 📅 Date: Wednesday, May 6th⏰ Time: 6:30–8:00 PM📍 Location: Holladay Library (2150 E Murray Holladay Rd.) 🎯 Workshop Objectives 🎼 Music […]

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Workshop: Somewhere Over the Rainbow / What a Wonderful World

 

If you play the ukulele, chances are you’ve been asked, “Do you know Somewhere Over the Rainbow?” 🎶🌈 That request almost always points back to the iconic rendition by Israel “IZ” Kamakawiwoʻole, affectionately known as Bruddah IZ. His beautiful version blends Somewhere Over the Rainbow with What a Wonderful World, transforming the familiar tune into something gentle, expressive, and uniquely his own. […]

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Workshop: Ukulele Care with Carla

 

Got a dirty ukulele—or one with strings that haven’t been changed since the day you bought it? This hands-on, interactive workshop is designed to help you restore the vim and vigor to that amazing little four‑stringed instrument. Workshop Details 📅 Date: Wednesday, April 8th⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Location: Whitmore Library –  2197 Fort Union Blvd, Cottonwood Heights, During the workshop, […]

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