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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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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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Fall 2023 Classes in Zoom

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Anne Ku

Hot off the press! In response to student feedback, I’m offering two Music Theory courses: One for anyone who has not taken any music theory previously. And another 2.0 for those who have. I’m co-teaching a new course SONGWRITING with … Continue reading →

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Music Theory MELODY

Posted on March 20, 2023 by Anne Ku

Of the essential elements of music, melody is the single most important ingredient in a song. You can think of melody as a series of notes, one after another, defined by the distance in pitch (interval) and duration. What makes … Continue reading →

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Ukulele Play Along Video

Posted on February 8, 2023 by Anne Ku

A play along video is one you can play (your instrument) along to. Also known as a playalong video, one with ukulele chord diagrams allows you to play your ukulele (hands free). Adding lyrics allows you to sing along, like … Continue reading →

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The power of zero expectations

Posted on April 18, 2022 by Anne Ku

Early in 2021, my sister Frances Ku self-published a new book called”The Power of Zero Expectations: Seven Steps to Freedom from Disappointment.” The title made me curious. In my line of work, it’s all about expectations. How can no expectations … Continue reading →

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Early Bird Registration for ukulele courses 1st Sept

Posted on August 27, 2020 by Anne Ku

Don’t wait or miss the early bird registration for upcoming ukulele classes in Zoom. Continue reading →

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Three Chord Thursday Challenge

Posted on July 18, 2020 by Anne Ku

Submission guidelines for Three Chord Thursday Challenge and ukulele courses and workshops in Zoom Continue reading →

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Previous ukulele workshops and sessions

Posted on December 9, 2019 by Anne Ku

Since I launched my first ukulele jam session in Boston on that fateful night of the super blue blood moon in January 2018, I have been meticulously keeping an audit trail of all the jam sessions, workshops, and other events … Continue reading →

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Two roads diverged in ukulele: strum vs pluck

Posted on September 18, 2019 by Anne Ku

Ukulele players today mainly exist in one of two worlds. If you go to a ukulele club, you’re most likely a hum and strum or strum and sing person. If you belong to a ukulele ensemble or ukulele orchestra, you’re … Continue reading →

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