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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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Piano Harmonisation (Harmonization)

Posted on February 6, 2023 by Anne Ku

By special request, I am offering a new 8-week piano course in Zoom to take beginners to the next level of playing. Read from lead sheets and play songs you’d like to play. It’s open to all levels though not … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday Chinese Zodiac Signs

Posted on January 3, 2023 by Anne Ku

Learn Happy Birthday song in Chinese and the 12 Zodiac Signs. Which one are you? Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday TIME

Posted on October 18, 2022 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 3rd November 2022, join us in Zoom for songs about time. Europe and UK would have just changed their clocks from daylight savings. We have four hours instead of the usual five between UK and East Coast USA. As … Continue reading →

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Music Theory for Song Writing

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Anne Ku

How do you get others to learn your song without listening to your recording and reading a song sheet? Do you need to know any music theory to write a song? How can you make a song last beyond you … Continue reading →

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Vocal exercise with ukulele as warm-up

Posted on April 23, 2022 by Anne Ku

Warming up is essential before you play your instrument and even more so before you sing. I asked two vocal coaches how they instruct their students on breathing, singing and other topics. Here’s what they have to say.

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SPECIAL OFFER: Physical exercise in Zoom

Posted on April 21, 2022 by Anne Ku

Going to Jen’s 9 AM exercise class in Zoom not only gets me out of bed every week day morning but also gets me fit. Besides cardio, weights, stretches, she gets us to do flexibility and balance training. Jen programs … Continue reading →

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3 Chord Thursday: Not Your Usual Zoom Location

Posted on April 5, 2022 by Anne Ku

On Thursday 14th April 2022, join us from a place that’s not your usual Zoom location. You could move to your attic, basement, balcony, bathroom, bedroom, garage, garden, or elsewhere. Alternatively, you could walk to the nearest cemetery or park. … Continue reading →

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Ode to Joy of Uke

Posted on March 25, 2022 by Anne Ku

In my quest to find an arrangement for the ukulele to join the orchestra and the choir of 10,000 and participate as any other instrumentalist, I came across many versions in various keys: C, D, F, and G. Some have … Continue reading →

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Voice Over Uke

Posted on January 26, 2022 by Anne Ku

Voice Over Uke (formerly named Hum & Strum) is a music (group) class focussing on your singing voice. Playing the ukulele while singing helps get your voice in tune, stay in tune, and in time (in sync). However, it’s not … Continue reading →

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