Category Archives: ukulele

3 Chord Thursday: World Ukulele Day

Posted on January 12, 2024 by Anne Ku

The second day of the second month is National Play Your Ukulele Day. This has evolved to World Play Your Ukulele Day, International Ukulele Day, or World Ukulele Day. We celebrate a day early on Thursday 1st February 2024 at … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Thesaurus

Posted on January 11, 2024 by Anne Ku

It’s National Thesaurus Day on Thursday 18th January 2024! This is a special day for those who love WORDS. We celebrate the theme of THESAURUS in 3 Chord Thursday with a lot of imagination. Is Thesaurus the last dinosaur? Can you … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday: Pop Music Charts

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Anne Ku

Our first session of the year fell on Thursday 4th January 2024 which is Pop Music Chart Day. Seriously! It’s the first time we held the song session of 3 Chord Thursday WITHOUT a webpage or an advance notice of … Continue reading →

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Sightreading, the art of reading music

Posted on January 9, 2024 by Anne Ku

Sightreading, also known as prima vista playing, refers to playing the correct notes on a musical instrument while reading the notation at first sight or glance (at the tempo written). It is a skill that can be learned but requires … Continue reading →

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Workshop: Auld Lang Syne

Posted on January 2, 2024 by Anne Ku

It’s THAT time of the year when everyone bursts out singing “Auld Lang Syne.” This popular tune is also sung on Burns’ Night. Here’s an opportunity to explore different ways to make this song interesting, a useful skill applicable to … Continue reading →

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White Christmas for easy piano

Posted on December 16, 2023 by Anne Ku

For the festive season, my piano students requested Irving Berlin’s “White Christmas” along with “Silent Night.” Unlike the famous Christmas carol, “White Christmas” is not a three-chord song. The beauty is in its complex harmony. How does one simplify it … Continue reading →

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Holiday Songs for Everyone

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Anne Ku

It’s that time of the year when Christmas and Hannukah songs appear on radio. As soon as Thanksgiving ends, holiday songs surface on the sonic horizon. Wouldn’t you like to learn how to play these timeless festive songs? BONUS! Download … Continue reading →

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Simple Gifts of Granola

Posted on November 30, 2023 by Anne Ku

I admire those who make their own granola. It always tastes better than the packaged stuff sold in grocery stores. Furthermore, anything homemade has a story behind it. When I probe further, I learn it’s not mysterious at all. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Fun with Uke & Wild Chocolate

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Anne Ku
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Uke with Ku: Ukulele Bootcamp

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Anne Ku

Why take a music course me if you can grab what you need from YouTube video tutorials and jam sessions? My students tell me that they benefit from interacting with others in a small focussed group and practice my exercises … Continue reading →

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