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I believe making music is so much more than what we play and sing. Music introduces us to ourselves in a new way, it helps us make meaning of what we experience, and it broadens our perspectives and our capacity for empathy. I bring this belief to all the spaces in which I work.
What I Do …
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Classes, Workshops & Jams – Oh My!
As we transition seasons, I’m excited to announce a new term of weekly ukulele classes, monthly songwriting workshops, and regular jams – all offered online *and* in person here in Portland, Oregon! Read through some brief descriptions below, browse the Shop, and/or check out the Event Calendar to find the best options for you. Weekly…
New Ukulele! New Song!
The newest member of the family … A couple of weeks ago, I went to pick up my new custom tenor ukulele from my friends Aaron, Nicole and Henry Keim (a.k.a. Beansprout Musical Instruments). I have been teaching and performing on ukulele long enough now, it was time to up my game and work with…
Bike Tour 2023
Bike Tour Page Blues and ragtime player Del Rey and I have enjoyed teaching together in the past (most recently at the Menucha Ukulele Band Camp in 2022. When we met up by bicycle last fall in Seattle, we hatched this idea for organizing a small tour … entirely by bike! It’s a bit proof-of-concept…