Author Archives: Anne Ku

Read Rotate Repeat

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Anne Ku

Playing in an ensemble is a sonic jigsaw puzzle. Until you play with other members of the ensemble, you’re never quite sure what it sounds like. Even better, rotate and play other parts. Repeat. It’s that simple and fun!

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Instrumental Halloween tunes for ukulele

Posted on October 29, 2024 by Anne Ku

As soon as the warm summer wanes and the leaves start to change color, I see Halloween decorations appear. Some families cover their houses and front gardens with skeletons and cobwebs as early as September. Costumes and wigs get posted … Continue reading →

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Ukulele Fall 2024 Course

Posted on October 11, 2024 by Anne Ku

Ukulele course in-person and in-Zoom in Boston, Massachusetts Fall 2024 Continue reading →

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Ukulele Exercises Series (books)

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Anne Ku

Experience new ukulele exercises by Anne Ku in a free workshop in Zoom Continue reading →

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Nutmeg Ukulele Festival 2024

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Anne Ku

Join me in Simsbury, Connecticut for the annual all-day festival on Saturday 14th September 2024 with three to four workshops going on simultaneously (i.e. four parallel sessions) from 9 AM to 5 PM (US$100 includes lunch!)

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3 Chord Thursday Rest of the Year Pass

Posted on August 27, 2024 by Anne Ku

Don’t miss any more 3 Chord Thursdays! Subscribe by the 5th of September 2024 to take advantage of the first session “Hooked on Classics” and receive a chord switching exercise to warm up and practice.

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3 Chord Thursday Hunter’s Full Moon

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Anne Ku

The moon turns full on Thursday 17th October 2024. It’s called Hunter’s Moon. Once again, we share songs about the moon, for it symbolizes union and reunion. The session includes an introduction to the famous Japanese Song “Moon Over Ruined … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Holiday Songs

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Anne Ku

Celebrate the final session in 2024 of 3 Chord Thursday with holiday songs Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Sad but beautiful songs

Posted on August 21, 2024 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 7th November 2024, we will share poignant songs that seem sad but are really beautiful. Can your ukulele do that? What are the characteristics of such songs? Minor keys? Slow tempo? Let’s explore. The warm-up lesson will introduce … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Disney

Posted on August 12, 2024 by Anne Ku

Thursday 5th December 2024 is Walt Disney’s Birthday. We acknowledge his contribution with music from Disney movies and characters. Check out the YouTube Playlist of Disney songs on the ukulele to jog your memory. Here’s one ukulele teacher’s view of … Continue reading →

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