“Walk through the door, go find what you’re looking for When you’re ready to go When you leave, don’t worry for me For I have learned to let go …” There’s a house our family lived in when I was a kid. It was a tumultuous time, a turning point, in which we weren’t entirelyContinue reading “Song Feature: Walk Through the Door”
Author Archives: Avery Hill
Over $2000 Raised Last Night!
What a fabulous show last night! Just as it should be, we were all so much in the moment with each other, I don’t think a single photo or video was taken. 😉 I am so incredibly moved by your support of this new record, and absolutely BLOWN AWAY by your generosity. Between ticket sales,Continue reading “Over $2000 Raised Last Night!”
Let’s Try This Again … Crowdfunding 2.0
I don’t know about all of you, but our family could have filled out a punch card of all the illnesses we’ve had this winter: Covid, laryngitis, norovirus, and finally … the flu! I was devastated to have to cancel my March 9 crowdfunding kickoff, but as I lay in bed with a 48-hour fever,Continue reading “Let’s Try This Again … Crowdfunding 2.0”
Crowdfunding Begins Today!
Today is the day, folks! For the month of March, I’ll be collecting donations toward the production, release, and promotion of my new album of original songs, The One Who Remembers. This is an effort I’ve been working on in the studio since last summer, featuring songs written and edited over the past 5+ years.Continue reading “Crowdfunding Begins Today!”
The One Who Remembers …
I staged the photo above at my mother’s house recently, as I consider possible cover images for my new album, The One Who Remembers. It features some artifacts from my great-grandmother’s kitchen: one of her many teacups (always individual, never in a set), a teapot, a lace place setting, and … of course … herContinue reading “The One Who Remembers …”
New Album … Special Show!
This spring, I am very excited to release a new album of all original music: The One Who Remembers! I have been working on this album since last summer, and CANNOT WAIT to share it with you and the world. Next month, I’ll be sharing lots of details and stories about the making of TheContinue reading “New Album … Special Show!”
Happy New Year! ~ 2024 Jam Info
Happy 2024! I hope you all had a lovely holiday season, and I look forward to making music with you in the coming year. With the New Year come a few changes to our ‘ukulele jams. Here are the most important things to know … ‘Ukulele Jam Description Both the online and the in-person ‘ukuleleContinue reading “Happy New Year! ~ 2024 Jam Info”
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. WeeklyContinue reading “Classes, Workshops & Jams – Oh My!”
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 withContinue reading “New Ukulele! New Song!”
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-conceptContinue reading “Bike Tour 2023”