410-926-4513
March 28, 2019
Finished my Anne Arundel Community College, Winter 2019 session, 10 week ukulele class this week.
The Spring 2019 session begins next Monday, April 1, 2019 with 17 students. (One over the limit.)
I have been invited to perform at an afternoon of acoustic music fund raiser this Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at St. Rose of Lima, Brooklyn, MD.
Performed in a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at the National Aquarium on March 16, 2019.
January 23, 2019
2019 is off to a good start.
Several new guitar and ukulele students on the schedule. Additional slots available in the schedule for more students. Recommendations encouraged and appreciated.
My winter session, 10 week ukulele class for seniors through Anne Arundel Community College is up and running. The Spring session begins April 1, 2019.
Plans in the works for online teaching videos. Stay tuned.
October 29, 2018
Gave a one hour ukulele presentation to 84 middle school students at a local Catholic school last Friday.
Teaching my second 10 week ukulele class for seniors at the Pascal Center.
I perform twice a month for patients and staff at a local hospital cancer center.
June 19, 2018
Busy, busy, busy May and early June.
Finished the first 10 week AACC Ukulele Class for seniors. Next 10 week session starts July 9.
The May 12 and May 19 workshops were well attended. Planning more ukulele workshops for the Fall.
Several monthly paid performance opportunities started in May. Loving it!
May 2, 2018
Last week's workshop went well and 20 people attended the first Tuesday ukulele gathering last night! Thanks for coming out!
UP NEXT
Both of these workshop dates have enough people registered to run and each has a few spots left. Call to sign up.
Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop #2 at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
For Advanced Beginners
Saturday, May 12 or May 19, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is very limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
Ukulele Fingerstyle Workshop #2 begins with a review of right hand patterns covered in Ukulele Workshop #1, using those patterns in some new examples, as well as, learning some variations of those patterns and some other fingerstyle tidbits. You will also learn two instrumental pieces, one using a campanella style approach, the other introducing right hand patterns for melody playing.
April 19, 2018
UP NEXT
Now scheduled for April 28th ONLY
"A Little More Than A Beginner" Ukulele Workshop at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
So, I Can Play C, F and G7. What's Next?
Saturday, April 28, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
For any beginner who knows how to use a tuner, hold an ukulele and strum along to a few songs using 3 chords, C, F and G7. Discover some simple ways to help your understanding of what’s going on under your fingers. This workshop will cover simple chord patterns in several keys, a few major scales, and more.
Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop #2 at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
For Advanced Beginners
Saturday, May 12 or May 19, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is very limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
Ukulele Fingerstyle Workshop #2 begins with a review of right hand patterns covered in Ukulele Workshop #1, using those patterns in some new examples, as well as, learning some variations of those patterns and some other fingerstyle tidbits. You will also learn two instrumental pieces, one using a campanella style approach, the other introducing right hand patterns for melody playing.
March 23, 2018
Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop #1 at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
For Advanced Beginners
Saturday, April 14, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is very limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
(This is an encore presentation of the workshop from March 10, 2018)
Learn several simple fingerpicking patterns that will add a new dimension to your playing right away!
For advanced beginners who…..
Know at least these chords – C, Am, F, G7, A7, D7, E7
Can strum and sing by themselves and/or with others
Are seeking that next step in playing the ukulele.
Handout with all patterns taught will be provided.
"A Little More Than A Beginner" Ukulele Workshop at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
So, I Can Play C, F and G7. What's Next?
Saturday, April 28, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is very limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
For any beginner who knows how to use a tuner, hold an ukulele and strum along to a few songs using 3 chords, C, F and G7. Discover some simple ways to help your understanding of what’s going on under your fingers. This workshop will cover simple chord patterns in several keys, a major scale pattern, note names in the chords you play, and more. Come ready to sing and play.
Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop #2 at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
For Advanced Beginners
Saturday, May 12 or May 19, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is very limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
Ukulele Fingerstyle Workshop #2 begins with a review of right hand patterns covered in Ukulele Workshop #1, using those patterns in some new examples, as well as, learning some variations of those patterns and some other fingerstyle tidbits. You will also learn two instrumental pieces, one using a campanella style approach, the other introducing right hand patterns for melody playing.
February 26, 2018
A beginner ukulele workshop series starting in April at
Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
and a Part 2 Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop in early May.
Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
For Advanced Beginners
$25.00
Saturday, March 10, 2018
From 3:00 - 4:30
Call Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe to register.
410-744-1144
Space is limited.
January 28, 2018
Since October of 2016, I've been leading a monthly ukulele strum on the first Tuesday of the month from October to June at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Westgate, near Catonsville and Academy Heights from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Click the text for more information.
I taught an Introduction to Ukulele Class and 5 follow up lessons at the Robert Pascal Senior Center in Anne Arundel county in November and January and will teach the introduction at the South County Senior Center, February 12, 2018 and the Robert Pascal Center, February 5, 2018, as well as a 10 week course at the Pascal Center starting April3, 2018.
January 14, 2018
2017 was a challenging, fulfilling, successful year with good growth both in my teaching position at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe and my home studio. I love providing beginners with a solid start to making music for themselves and others. Intermediate players excel with my approach to moving their playing forward.
Anne Arundel Community College hired me as an adjunct faculty member and I will be teaching a 10 week ukulele course at the Pascal Senior Activity Center this spring.
Finished my Anne Arundel Community College, Winter 2019 session, 10 week ukulele class this week.
The Spring 2019 session begins next Monday, April 1, 2019 with 17 students. (One over the limit.)
I have been invited to perform at an afternoon of acoustic music fund raiser this Sunday, March 31, 2019 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. at St. Rose of Lima, Brooklyn, MD.
Performed in a wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at the National Aquarium on March 16, 2019.
January 23, 2019
2019 is off to a good start.
Several new guitar and ukulele students on the schedule. Additional slots available in the schedule for more students. Recommendations encouraged and appreciated.
My winter session, 10 week ukulele class for seniors through Anne Arundel Community College is up and running. The Spring session begins April 1, 2019.
Plans in the works for online teaching videos. Stay tuned.
October 29, 2018
Gave a one hour ukulele presentation to 84 middle school students at a local Catholic school last Friday.
Teaching my second 10 week ukulele class for seniors at the Pascal Center.
I perform twice a month for patients and staff at a local hospital cancer center.
June 19, 2018
Busy, busy, busy May and early June.
Finished the first 10 week AACC Ukulele Class for seniors. Next 10 week session starts July 9.
The May 12 and May 19 workshops were well attended. Planning more ukulele workshops for the Fall.
Several monthly paid performance opportunities started in May. Loving it!
May 2, 2018
Last week's workshop went well and 20 people attended the first Tuesday ukulele gathering last night! Thanks for coming out!
UP NEXT
Both of these workshop dates have enough people registered to run and each has a few spots left. Call to sign up.
Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop #2 at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
For Advanced Beginners
Saturday, May 12 or May 19, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is very limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
Ukulele Fingerstyle Workshop #2 begins with a review of right hand patterns covered in Ukulele Workshop #1, using those patterns in some new examples, as well as, learning some variations of those patterns and some other fingerstyle tidbits. You will also learn two instrumental pieces, one using a campanella style approach, the other introducing right hand patterns for melody playing.
April 19, 2018
UP NEXT
Now scheduled for April 28th ONLY
"A Little More Than A Beginner" Ukulele Workshop at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
So, I Can Play C, F and G7. What's Next?
Saturday, April 28, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
For any beginner who knows how to use a tuner, hold an ukulele and strum along to a few songs using 3 chords, C, F and G7. Discover some simple ways to help your understanding of what’s going on under your fingers. This workshop will cover simple chord patterns in several keys, a few major scales, and more.
Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop #2 at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
For Advanced Beginners
Saturday, May 12 or May 19, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is very limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
Ukulele Fingerstyle Workshop #2 begins with a review of right hand patterns covered in Ukulele Workshop #1, using those patterns in some new examples, as well as, learning some variations of those patterns and some other fingerstyle tidbits. You will also learn two instrumental pieces, one using a campanella style approach, the other introducing right hand patterns for melody playing.
March 23, 2018
Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop #1 at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
For Advanced Beginners
Saturday, April 14, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is very limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
(This is an encore presentation of the workshop from March 10, 2018)
Learn several simple fingerpicking patterns that will add a new dimension to your playing right away!
For advanced beginners who…..
Know at least these chords – C, Am, F, G7, A7, D7, E7
Can strum and sing by themselves and/or with others
Are seeking that next step in playing the ukulele.
Handout with all patterns taught will be provided.
"A Little More Than A Beginner" Ukulele Workshop at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
So, I Can Play C, F and G7. What's Next?
Saturday, April 28, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is very limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
For any beginner who knows how to use a tuner, hold an ukulele and strum along to a few songs using 3 chords, C, F and G7. Discover some simple ways to help your understanding of what’s going on under your fingers. This workshop will cover simple chord patterns in several keys, a major scale pattern, note names in the chords you play, and more. Come ready to sing and play.
Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop #2 at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
For Advanced Beginners
Saturday, May 12 or May 19, 2018
From 3:00 to 4:30
$25 Space is very limited
Call the shop to sign up 410-744-1144
Ukulele Fingerstyle Workshop #2 begins with a review of right hand patterns covered in Ukulele Workshop #1, using those patterns in some new examples, as well as, learning some variations of those patterns and some other fingerstyle tidbits. You will also learn two instrumental pieces, one using a campanella style approach, the other introducing right hand patterns for melody playing.
February 26, 2018
A beginner ukulele workshop series starting in April at
Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
and a Part 2 Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop in early May.
Fingerstyle Ukulele Workshop at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe
For Advanced Beginners
$25.00
Saturday, March 10, 2018
From 3:00 - 4:30
Call Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe to register.
410-744-1144
Space is limited.
January 28, 2018
Since October of 2016, I've been leading a monthly ukulele strum on the first Tuesday of the month from October to June at St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church in Westgate, near Catonsville and Academy Heights from 7:00pm to 8:30pm. Click the text for more information.
I taught an Introduction to Ukulele Class and 5 follow up lessons at the Robert Pascal Senior Center in Anne Arundel county in November and January and will teach the introduction at the South County Senior Center, February 12, 2018 and the Robert Pascal Center, February 5, 2018, as well as a 10 week course at the Pascal Center starting April3, 2018.
January 14, 2018
2017 was a challenging, fulfilling, successful year with good growth both in my teaching position at Appalachian Bluegrass Shoppe and my home studio. I love providing beginners with a solid start to making music for themselves and others. Intermediate players excel with my approach to moving their playing forward.
Anne Arundel Community College hired me as an adjunct faculty member and I will be teaching a 10 week ukulele course at the Pascal Senior Activity Center this spring.