Ukulele Clare Performance, Class & Event Calendar​

Classes, performances, jam sessions ... and more! 

 

You're welcome to bring your uke and play along at certain performances (indicated with "Play along.") For play-along gigs, feel free to download a Ukulele Shenanigan packet, which will contain songs that we'll likely play. You can find the latest version on the Shenanigan page.​​​​​

 

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES​​​​​

• Performances: Mama Tried String Band 
  Down-home, up-tempo Americana favorites covering country, bluegrass, blues, and more. Featuring Rebecca Padula on vocals, guitar, and ukulele; Linda Kallinger on vocals (oh my, do those harmonies shine!); Ukulele Clare on ukulele, banjo, harmonica, and vocals; Kathy Mulligan holding down the backbeat on standup bass.
  We'll be back with some dates!
   

UKULELE CLASSES & EVENTS​​​

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• Fingerpicking Workshop - Let's get those fingers flying! We'll learn to pick out melodies and work on some fingerpicking patterns that you can use to add flavor to your favorite songs. This class is geared for people who have some ukulele experience and can get to most of the following basic chords with relative ease: A, Am, A7, C, C7, D, Dm, D7, Em, E7, F, G, G7. This is not a class for people who have never played before. If you have any questions about whether this class is for you, shoot me an email and let's chat. NOTE: This class is geared for adults 18+. We don't cover baritone chords. Are you a lefty? Email me for some tips on how to shine as a lefty!
  WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 11, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
  WHERE: St. Catherine of Siena, 92 Church St., Shelburne, VT
  REGISTRATION: UVM OLLI  
   

• Ukulele Shenanigan! - Hang on for the laughter and the ride as we sing and play and learn together. It's a ukulele jukebox and participants make up the set list as we go, drawing song titles from a 200+ list of favorites. You'll play and learn at the same time as we share tips and techniques for adding texture and groove to the songs. You'll get the most out of it if you have a fair strum and a decent command of at least the basic chords (A, Am, C, D, Dm, D7, E7, Em, F, G, G7). Geared for adults due to predictably salty language, questionable beverages, and potential for songs of bad-assery.
  For a more complete description, click here.
  WHEN: Thursday, Sept. 18, 6:00-8:00 p.m. EST
  WHERE: Beaming into the comfort of your own personal paradise, via Zoom
  REGISTRATION: Get your tickets via 7 Days Tickets
   

• Fingerpicking Course - Build a strong foundaition with a few simple picking patterns and you'll find more freedom on the fretboard than ever. This fun, 3-week course is geared for people who have some ukulele experience and can get to most of the following basic chords with relative ease: A, Am, A7, C, C7, D, Dm, D7, Em, E7, F, G, G7. This is not a class for people who have never played before. If you have any questions about whether this class is for you, shoot me an email and let's chat. NOTE: This class is geared for adults 18+. We don't cover baritone chords. Are you a lefty? Email me for some tips on how to shine as a lefty!
  WHEN: Wednesdays, Oct. 8, 15 & 22, 6:00-7:00 p.m. (spare make-up date: 10/29)
  WHERE: Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St. South Burlington, classroom location tbd
  REGISTRATION: Register with the South Burlington Rec & Parks Dept.
   

• Learn to Play Harmonica - Harmonicas are always in tune, very portable, and fun to play. We'll learn how to play melodies, bend notes, get different tones, and spontaneously burst into song! Playing a harmonica regularly can also help improve your lung capacity and function -- which is great for anyone with lungs - Hey! That's you and me! Geared for ages 18+. NOTE: YOU WILL NEED A 10-HOLE DIATONIC HARMONICA IN THE KEY OF C. If you're shopping for a harmonica, note that cheaper ones are actually harder to play, but we can work with whatever harp in the key of C that you bring. Available for purchase in class: Hohner Old Standby: $12.84; Hohner Blues Bender: $16.05 (includes tax). Payable in class with check, cash, Venmo, Paypal.
  WHEN: Monday, Sept. 8, 6:00-7:30
  WHERE: CVU High School, 369 CVU ROAD, Hinesburg, VT
  REGISTRATION: CVU Access 
   

• Ukulele Level 1 Course (two location/date options) - The ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to learn and you don't have to have any musical experience to tap into your inner music-maker. In this light-hearted class, you'll learn to strum, form chords, play songs, and play well with others. All you need is a song in your heart and an eagerness to learn. NOTE: We don't cover  baritone ukulele chords in this class. It is geared for adults 18+. If you're a lefty, contact me and let's talk about ways we might be able to switch things around for you.
  WHEN: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m., Sept. 9, 16, 30 & 10/7 (make-up class: 10/14)
  WHERE: CVU High School, 369 CVU Road, Hinesburg, VT
  REGISTRATION: CVU ACCESS 
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  WHEN: Thursdays, 6-7 p.m., Oct. 16, 23, 30, and 11/6 (spare class in case of cancellations 11/13)
  WHERE: Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St. South Burlington, classroom location tbd
  REGISTRATION: Register with the South Burlington Rec & Parks Dept.
   

• Ukulele Level 2 Course (two location/date options) - Take your ukulele to the next level and learn more strumming patterns, some useful and easily digestible music theory, a little fingerpicking, more chords, and technique. NOTE: We don't cover  baritone ukulele chords in this class. It is geared for adults 18+ who have some ukulele experience and can hold a relatively steady strum and know basic chords like A, A7, C, D, D7, Dm, E7, Em, F, G, G7. If you're a lefty, contact me and let's talk about ways we might be able to switch things around for you.
  WHEN: Tuesdays, 6-7 p.m. Oct. 21, 28, 11/4, 11/18 (make-up class: 11/25)
  WHERE: CVU High School, 369 CVU Road, Hinesburg, VT
  REGISTRATION: CVU ACCESS 
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  WHEN: Thursdays, 6-7 p.m. Nov. 20, 12/4, 11, 18 (spare class in case of cancellations 1/8)
  WHERE: Frederick H. Tuttle Middle School, 500 Dorset St. South Burlington, classroom location tbd
  REGISTRATION: Register with the South Burlington Rec & Parks Dept.
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BOOKING

You can book Ukulele Clare for a sing-along, workshop, lesson, Shenanigian, house party, or a concert as a solo act, a duo with singer/songwriter Rebecca Padula, or as a larger band. Email ukuleleclare@gmail.com or call 802//922//3616. Let's make some music!

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