Have you ever wondered what makes a simple song truly memorable? Join our own Dick Donohue for an evening exploring one of John Prine’s most beloved songs, “Souvenirs.” At first glance, it’s wonderfully simple – just three basic chords. But beneath that simplicity are beautiful vocal rhythms, tasteful embellishments, expressive picking ideas, and lyrics that have touched […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
