Teaching

  • Avery Hill stands in a group of jam students. Everyone holds their ukuleles in a goofy pose.
  • An ukulele student reads music off a music stand while Avery Hill instructs in the background.

Teaching Philosophy

I believe everyone can make music. I also believe that music offers us so many paths to – as the saying goes – “choose your own adventure”, that the journey is genuinely up to you. I consider myself part expert, part guide, part cheerleader; more than anything, I am right there with you on the journey!

Live Classes

I teach in terms of 6-10 weeks, depending on the calendar. Subscribe to my newsletter for notices about upcoming classes and/or check out the Shop to see what’s open for registration.

Avery Hill's Theme Study Classes for Ukulele have included Protest Songs, The Songs of Dolly Parton, Blues, and Seventies and Eighties Pop

Theme Study for Ukulele

  • Mixed-level
  • Features a specific genre, artist, or style of music
  • Different focus each term

Ukulele by Ear

  • Mixed-level
  • Ear training
  • Learning to play without music
  • Different focus each term

Beyond Beginner Ukulele

  • For advanced beginners
  • Fine-tune basic skills, including strumming, picking, and recognizing chord patterns.
  • Progressive sequence of classes

Ukulele Arrangements

  • For those new to music notation
  • Learn to read music and play instrumental arrangements for ukulele, solo and ensemble
  • Progressive sequence of classes

Self-Paced Online Courses & Tutorial

More information and links coming soon. In the meantime, please visit and subscribe to my YouTube channel for *free* tutorials and tips.

Teaching Artist Visits

I love coming to visit musical communities around the world (in person or virtually!). Please contact me with inquiries.

With her back to the camera, Avery Hill instructs a group of ukulele players.

Workshops

  • Available in-person or via online platform
  • 1-hr to full day options
  • Customizable to your group’s interest
Avery Hill stands in a group of ukulele students. Everyone holds their ukuleles in a goofy pose.

Retreats

  • Available day-long to week-long
  • Specialties include ukulele, music theory and songwriting
  • Customizable to your group’s interest
Avery Hill leads a group of ukulele players around a campfire in a suburban wooded neighborhood.

Jam Leader

  • Guest host
  • Campfire sing-a-long
  • Private events and celebrations