You Can Ukulele- Lessons with Claudia

01/22/2025

The Uke-Niques Woodstock 2025 Tshirts are now available to reserve yours 🎉 The Uke-Niques will be taking orders for the Tshirts at the Spruce Creek South Community Center on Mondays from 1:00 to 2:00. Cost is $20.00. Come out and get your T-shirt ordered! Mark your calendars for the Woodstock 2025 music festival Sunday, March 30th for a rockin’ good time ☮️

10/05/2024

Continuing the common mistakes that many ukulele players make.

Mistake #3: Rushing or dragging the tempo

Maintaining a steady tempo is key to sound well.

It's easy to rush or drag the tempo, especially when playing with others, but doing so can make the music sound unpolished and unprofessional.

To avoid this, try playing along with a metronome or a drum beat, and make sure you count the beats and stay in time with the rhythm.

09/26/2024

Another common mistake that many beginning ukulele players make:

Mistake #2: Incorrect tuning
Another common mistake is playing the ukulele out of tune.

This can be caused by not tuning your instrument regularly, or not tuning it correctly.

Make sure your ukulele is tuned before you begin playing by using a tuner or a tuning app.

09/25/2024

Are you just beginning to play the ukulele? Have you been playing for a while but it feels uncomfortable? Let’s look at some very common mistakes. I’ll start at the beginning!

Mistake #1: Poor posture and hand position
One of the most common mistakes beginners make is poor posture and hand position.

Your playing may suffer as you may end up putting a lot of strain on your hands, wrists, and shoulders.

To avoid this, make sure you sit upright with both feet on the ground, and keep your fretting hand relaxed and curved while holding the ukulele.

You should also keep your strumming hand loose and relaxed.

06/09/2024

Unlock your musical potential this summer! Learn to play the ukulele and discover the joy of impromptu jam sessions with friends and family. Surprisingly easy to learn, you'll be able to play many songs with just a few basic chords. Take your skills to the next level by learning different strumming patterns or exploring more advanced techniques. Choose from in-person, group, or Zoom lessons to fit your learning style. Get ready to embark on a fun-filled musical journey!

05/24/2024

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05/17/2024

In 1981, just after John passed, Paul and Linda invited legendary rockabilly musician Carl Perkins to stay with them on the Island of Montserrat, where producer George Martin had a studio. Paul wanted Carl’s help in recording a song called “Get It” for his new “Tug of War” album.
It was literally just weeks after John’s murder, and both George and Ringo came to spend time with their former bandmate.
The night before Carl was scheduled to leave, a song came to him that summed up his warm feelings about the visit. The song was so clear in his mind that he didn’t even write it down, which was unusual for Carl.
The next morning he played the song, “My Old Friend”, for Paul and Linda, explaining that it was a gift for having him as a guest.
Halfway through the song when Carl sang the words “if we never meet again this side of life, in a little while, over yonder, where there’s peace and quiet, my old friend, won’t you think about me every now and then?”
Paul stood up and abruptly left the room with tears streaming down his face.
Not sure what had just happened, Carl stopped playing, and Linda hugged him. She thanked him for helping Paul grieve, explaining that he hadn’t been able to fully break down since John passed.
Paul later explained that the last words John spoke to him in the hallway of the Dakota building were “think about me now and then old friend”.
Thank you to Boris for this story and photo. ❤️

04/24/2024

A big THANKS to everyone that came out to WOODSTOCK on the Lawn 2024!!! It was a huge success!!! It’s estimated that we had over 300 people there! The music was AWESOME and the groovy, crazy, hippie dippy costumes were the BEST 🤩 We rocked like it was 1969❗️Everyone of the Ukeniques ukulele group and guest musicians worked so hard to put together a fun afternoon for everyone! Thank you for coming out and your wonderful support! The festival is open to the public. Mark your calendars for WOODSTOCK on the LAWN 2025 on Sunday, March 30, 2025!!!

You can learn to play TODAY! Private lessons give you a custom learning experience to concentrate on what you need to learn! Contact Claudia today to schedule your first lesson!

04/10/2024

SUNDAY 3:30-6:30, great music... WOODSTOCK on the LAWN!!! It’s FREE, but bring some cash for the 50/50 drawing!

Enjoy the music of various live groups! All hosted by the Ukeniques. Groovy outfits encouraged!

Bring lawn chairs, coolers, BYOB, food and enjoy a day of music, friends & neighbors on the Spruce Creek South Community Center Lawn under our shade trees near the patio!

The festival will take place rain or shine by moving inside if bad weather.

Open to all in the Central Florida area!

03/10/2024