New Years may be the time for resolutions, but summer can often feel like the time for action. If you’re sick of the so-called “beginners’ plateau”, I encourage you to join me this summer in SE and SW Portland for a special summer edition of Beyond Beginner ‘Ukulele! ❓ What Is Beyond Beginner ‘Ukulele? ThisContinue reading “Level Up Your Playing This Summer with Beyond Beginner ‘Ukulele!”
Author Archives: Avery Hill
PNW Wonderland Tour with Jaspar Lepak
Soul-Stirring Folk Music with a PurposeJuly 25 – August 3 | From Sisters to Seattle Longtime friend and frequent collaborator Jaspar Lepak and I are joining forces for a special tour of original music throughout Washington and Oregon. Rooted in the landscapes of the human experience and the natural world, our songs invite reflection, connection,Continue reading “PNW Wonderland Tour with Jaspar Lepak”
Stronger in Song: Music That Builds Community
This spring, my ‘ukulele students and I have been learning, practicing, playing, and singing songs together that, musically speaking, don’t have a whole lot in common. They are from all different decades, different genres of music, different rhythms, different keys. But they all have moved us in some way to feel closer to each other.Continue reading “Stronger in Song: Music That Builds Community”
Thank you, Port Townsend Ukulele Festival!
What a great weekend at the Port Townsend Ukulele Festival in Washington State, hosted by Centrum and led by the incomparable Aaron & Nicole Keim of The Quiet American! I always enjoy teaching at these camps, and this was no exception – best students, best colleagues, best job ever. It was great to see oldContinue reading “Thank you, Port Townsend Ukulele Festival!”
Coming in January 2025 …
Happy *almost* New Year! I hope you all have been and still are enjoying the holiday season with friends, family, and fun. I am really looking forward to making music with you in 2025 and am here with info and invitations! Weekly Classes ‘Ukulele! I’ll be teaching IN PERSON in SW Portland / Beaverton onContinue reading “Coming in January 2025 …”
‘Ukulele Holiday Jams ~ 2024 Edition
In place of our usual Songbook jams, this month we’ll sing and play songs for the Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, and generally finding and keeping the light bright in our hearts through the darkness of the season. It’s a fun, eclectic collection of songs, ranging from The Pretenders to Ella Fitzgerald, from Traditional and BluesContinue reading “‘Ukulele Holiday Jams ~ 2024 Edition”
The One Who Remembers ~ Out Today!
It’s finally here! You can stream and/or download The One Who Remembers from Bandcamp now! You can also order a CD or pre-order a vinyl record on my website. Click through your preference and enjoy! 🙂 If you’re in the Portland OR region, I’d like to invite you to come celebrate this album’s release at theContinue reading “The One Who Remembers ~ Out Today!”
New Album ~ Press Release
In preparation for the release of The One Who Remembers – coming out November 1! – here is the formal press release. Making this feel awfully real, folks! Read on for lots of details about the new album, along with some personal reflections… Portland-based singer-songwriter Avery Hill is set to release her sophomore full-length album, The One WhoContinue reading “New Album ~ Press Release”
In Person Jams Resume! So, How Do You Sing and Play at the Same Time?!
I’m so excited for our in-person jams to resume this month! If you haven’t been, in a while or *ever* here’s a quick refresher on what to expect: ‘Ukulele Jam Description The mixed-level jams I lead are best suited for ʻukulele players who are already comfortable playing in the Key of C and are lookingContinue reading “In Person Jams Resume! So, How Do You Sing and Play at the Same Time?!”
Teaching Tuesdays No. 16 ~ Turn the World Around
This fall, I am bringing back my weekly Teaching Tuesdays series on my YouTube channel. This week: a preview of our theme study class The Music and the Movements of Harry Belafonte and Cesar Chavez. I had forgotten how much I ***LOVE*** this song by Harry Belafonte, inspired by his experiences in Africa and sharedContinue reading “Teaching Tuesdays No. 16 ~ Turn the World Around”