Cat Plays Ukulele

01/26/2025

Dear friends,

I’m going to be leaving Instagram and Facebook soon. (I might join another social platforms, but I might not. I will still be on YouTube, but that’s not the same social-wise.)

BUT I’d love to stay connected with all of you! If you’d like, you can join my mailing listing and we can keep in touch the old fashioned way by email!

https://www.catplaysukulele.com

Or send me a DM with your email address and I’ll share mine with you too. 🎶🌸

—Cat

12/08/2024

Join me tonight for my fifth annual ukulele festive sing along! Everyone is welcome!

https://www.catplaysukulele.com/monthly-sing-alongs

12/07/2024

Dear ukulele friends,

I hope you can join me for my fifth annual online festive sing-along!

Grab your ukulele, download my 2024 festive songbook and let’s be merry!

Here are the details:
🎄Sunday, December 8, 2024
🎄7 - 8pm (Toronto)
🎄FREE
🎄Register for the zoom and download the songbook here:
https://www.catplaysukulele.com/monthly-sing-alongs

See you online soon! 🎄🎶—
Catherine

11/09/2024

We hope you can join is for the Ukulele Orchestra of Toronto’s Winter Concert
with special guest Gathering Sparks!

Here are the details:

Saturday Dec 14, 2024 at 7:00 pm

Neighbourhood Unitarian Congregation
310 Danforth Avenue, back sanctuary
Entrance on Jackman Ave.

$15

Tickets and info: https://tinyurl.com/uketixDec14
Tickets will be available at the door.

The Ukulele Orchestra of Toronto is a 30-person ensemble led by Eve Goldberg that plays ukulele music arranged in parts. https://ukuleleorchestratoronto.com/

GATHERING SPARKS is the graceful collision of Eve Goldberg and Jane Lewis—musical friends who blend tight harmonies, finely crafted songs, and a love of participatory singing to create an intimate and uplifting experience. Their inclusive approach embraces folk, pop, blues and gospel influences tastefully played on acoustic guitar, piano, accordion, and ukulele. https://gatheringsparks.com/

09/27/2024

Happy Fall! The next session of my online classes starts Saturday, October 5. Not sure if online classes are for you? Come to my free trial classes tomorrow!

Here’s the fall schedule:

• Free trial classes
Saturday, September 28, 2024
🎶 9 - 9:45am - Classical Ukulele (You should be comfortable reading musical notation or TAB for this class.)

🎶 10 - 10:45am - Strum and Sing-Along (All Levels)

• Fall Session 1:
Saturdays, October 5, 19. 26, November 2, 9 (No class Oct 12 for Thanksgiving)

🎶 9 - 9:45am - Classical Ukulele

🎶 10 - 10:45am - Strum and Sing-Along

• Fall Session 2:
Saturdays, November 16, 23, December 7, 14

🎶 9 - 9:45am - Classical Ukulele
🎶 10 - 10:45am - Strum and Sing-
Along

You can find the class descriptions on my website: https://www.catplaysukulele.com/group-classes-for-fall-2024 or send me a message for more details!

Hope to see you soon for some ukulele fun!
—Cat 🎶💕

04/29/2024

Check out my blog post on Uketropolis about teaching online!

https://www.uketropolis.com/blog/teaching-ukulele-online-five-steps-to-success

Dive into the world of teaching ukulele online with Catherine's insightful blog, "Teaching Ukulele Online: Five Steps to Success".

Visit: https://www.uketropolis.com/blog/teaching-ukulele-online-five-steps-to-success

04/11/2024

Calling all uke enthusiasts in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Guelph! I'll be hosting ukulele workshops for beginner and intermediate players in your city this April. From boosting your uke skills to harmonizing and soloing, there's something for everyone 🎵

April 13: Booster Uke with James Hill - Montreal, QC
April 14: Harmony Singing for Everyone - Ottawa, ON
April 18: Art of Solo Ukulele - Toronto, ON
April 20: Old Wine, New Bottles - Guelph, ON

More info and tickets: www.jameshillmusic.com/tour

04/07/2024

April Ukulele Sing-Along today April 7, 2024 at 7:30pm (Toronto)!

Hi friends! I’m hosting a FREE sing-along tonight on Zoom! I hope you can join us. This is a casual get-together to sing a few tunes, chat and hang out together. Everyone is welcome. Grab your ukulele, join the Zoom, and let’s have some fun!

Get the zoom link here:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oc-uoqjwqGNxVT7hBMcNtrrv4Nhx8ZESG #/registration

02/29/2024

Rainbows and Baritone Practice 🌈🎶

Day 11 of 100: I am doing two different 100 day projects this year. One is a music project practicing baritone ukulele everyday. The other is a mindful art project creating a rainbow everyday.

Today, I decided to combine both projects! Here is a process video of a rainbow of bubbles I drew and painted. I paired the art video with a little baritone ukulele music I wrote inspired by the bubbles. I love finding ways to combine my visual art with my music!

Baritone ukulele
Watercolour paints

♥️🧡💛💚💙💜

Rainbows and Baritone Practice 🌈🎶I am doing two different 100 day projects this year. One is a music project practicing baritone ukulele everyday. The othe...

02/10/2024

You’re invited! My next FREE monthly sing-along on Zoom is tomorrow, Sunday, February 11, 2024 at 7:30pm (Toronto).

To join the fun, register for the Zoom here:
https://www.catplaysukulele.com/monthly-sing-alongs

After you register, you will get a link to download the songbook.

This month’s songs are love-themed, but not all typical cheesy love songs! I choose a bunch of songs that have love in them but are also uplifting and fun to sing.

All Shook Up
Can’t Help Falling in Love
Count on Me
Do You Love Me?
I’ve Just Seen a Face
Knock Three Times
L-O-V-E
Sweet City Woman
Then He Kissed Me
and Walking on Sunshine!

Let me know if you have any questions! Hope you can join the fun!
— Cat 💕🎶

02/05/2024

All Shook Up - ukulele play along

This classic was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1957. “All Shook Up” was written by Otis Blackwell.

With only three chords, this song is great for beginners. I hope you have fun playing and singing along with me!

This classic was recorded by Elvis Presley in 1957. “All Shook Up” was written by Otis Blackwell.With only three chords, this song is great for beginners. I ...