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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!”

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 …”

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!”

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!”

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!”

As an artist, there are ebbs and flows, phases and chapters, refrains and bridges … in other words, it’s rarely a straight path, but the good news is the path is always leading somewhere. Thus far in the pandemic, I’ve taken a step back from my work as Avery Hill the Songwriter, for a varietyContinue reading “Avery Hill Songwriter Show ~ January 20”

It’s hard to believe we are at another year’s end! I hope you all are enjoying the holiday season, whatever you may celebrate (or not celebrate, as the case may be). As for me, I’ve enjoyed baking cookies and singing carols with my son, getting out for walks in our brisk winter air, and –Continue reading “New Ukulele Classes & Workshops Begin January 2023”