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PAST CHORD MELODY CLUB WORKSHOPS:
June 29, 2025, 11AM PDT episode 7: Freight Train
We learn two solo uke arrangements of the lovely Elizabeth Cotten tune, “Freight Train,” one simple, one more complex. We also explore using an alternating thumb finger-style pattern to play chord melody. In addition we survey variation ideas that will extend the arrangement into a performance length piece. As usual, there are jam tracks, chord shapes, theory breakthroughs, and a free fondue set. Okay there is no fondue set. But, the rest is true…JOIN THE CLUB!
$20 CAD
Here is a look at what we will be learning:
October 20, 2024, 11AM PDT episode 6: IT’S ONLY A PAPER MOON
We learned two solo uke arrangements of the beautiful Harold Arlen classic “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” one simple, one more complex. We also explored adding variation by altering the melody, and using rhythmic expression and flourishes. We also reconnoitered a “chord per note” approach in the style of Lyle Ritz. As usual, there were jam tracks, chord shapes, theory breakthroughs, prizes and a flea circus. Okay there wasn’t a flea circus. But, the rest is true…
$20 CAD
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August 18, 2024, episode 5: IN A SENTIMENTAL MOOD
We learned two arrangements of the beautiful Duke Ellington classic “In a Sentimental Mood,” one simple, one more complex, and explored creating variation by altering the melody, adding solo fills, rhythmic expression and finger-style flourishes. And, as usual, there were jam tracks, chord shapes, theory break throughs and more…SO MUCH FUN!
$20 CAD
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September 10, 2023 episode 4: I’LL SEE YOU IN MY DREAMS
We learned two arrangements of “I’ll See You In My Dreams”, one simple, one more complex. For the first time we did a finger-style arrangement for version 2! And, as usual there was jam tracks, trivia questions, prizes, chord shapes, theory work and more…
Click the “ADD TO CART” button and you will be able to download the 12 page lesson booklet including a link to a video of the workshop.
20$ CAD
Here is a VIDEO sampling of what we learned. I weave together the two chord melody versions that we studied in the workshop.
March 26, 2023 episode 3: AIN’T MISBEHAVIN’
We learned two arrangements of Ain’t Misbehavin’. There are backing tracks to play along with, new chord shapes to learn, triplet strums, harmonics, theory, trivia questions and more.
Click the “ADD TO CART” button and you will be able to download the 14 page lesson booklet including a link to a video of the workshop.
20$ CAD
Here are the two arrangements:
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July 18, 2021 Episode 2: HONEYSUCKLE ROSE
We learn two chord melody versions of Honeysuckle Rose, a Fats Waller classic, as well as chord shape work, theory, swing strumming technique, a special jazz chord exploration and more!
Click the “ADD TO CART” button and you will be able to download the 14 page lesson booklet including a link to a video of the workshop.
20$ CAD
Here are the two arrangements…
Honeysuckle Rose Version 1:
Honeysuckle Rose Version 2:
May 16, 2021 Episode 1: SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
We learn two chord melody versions of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, as well as chord shape work, theory, special right hand picking and strumming techniques, a fancy alternate ending using a triplet strum and more!
Click the “ADD TO CART” button and you will be able to download the 14 page lesson booklet including a link to a video of the workshop.
20$ CAD
Here are the two arrangements…
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Version 1:
Somewhere Over the Rainbow Version 2:
RISK FREE: These workshops come with a money back guarantee. If, for any reason, you feel you have not gotten your money’s worth, please contact me and I will arrange for a full refund, no questions asked.