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FRIDAY 2nd August at 14.15
Katy Vernon workshop 1:
Level -
All
Ukulele Improvisation/Group Songwriting
All the way from Minneapolis, USA, Katy is a
versatile performer who plays in many bands, groups and also solo.
This workshop will show you how to improvise
your ukulele performances and help with key songwriting principles.
A “blank canvas” can be intimidating for even the most experienced
artist. Together we will explore writing activities and songwriting
techniques that help drive people’s creativity.
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FRIDAY 2nd August at 15.00
Marc Gallagher workshop 1:
Level -
Intermediate/Advanced workshop, requiring confident strumming ability
and barre chord proficiency
Salt & Pepper: Professional Ukulele Seasoning
You
will learn the Fleetwood Mac hit "Go Your Own Way" with a variety of
techniques like hammer ons, percussive strumming, and more to take your
playing to the next level.
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SATURDAY 3rd August at 10.30
Ukulele Simon workshop 1:
Songwriting - Generating Creative Ideas
Level - All (focus on songwriting and composition)
1. Have you ever suffered from writer’s block?
2. Do you want to write songs but struggle with getting started?
3. Do you think everything that you write isn’t any good?
If you have answered yes to any of these questions then this workshop is
for you. Songwriting, composition, performance, improvisation can all be
boiled down to one thing… Generating Creative Ideas.
This is not a magical talent bestowed upon from the almighty, it is a
skill that can be learned and perfected. This workshop is an
introduction to techniques and exercises to get your creative cogs
spinning and ideas coming out of your ears.
For this workshop you will need:
• Pen and paper
• Ukulele |
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SATURDAY 3rd August at 11.45
Matthew Quilliam workshop 1:
Party Tricks
Learn all the crazy and
impressive tricks that the professionals use.
Expect lots of fun and come away with new ways to add pizzaz to your
performances.
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SATURDAY 3rd August at 13.00
A.D. Cooke workshop 1:
Improve Your Performance
Singing, Strumming and Performance tips with an
80's classic!
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SATURDAY 3rd August
at 14.15
Ukulele Simon workshop 2:
Loop-e-lele - An instruction to looping
Level - All (focus on using a loop pedal)
In this workshop, I will guide you through how to use a loop pedal with
your ukulele. We’ll look at everything from basic looping techniques,
Utilising every part of the ukulele to the fullest and how to arrange a
song for a loop pedal. We’ll finish with a Q&A and get stuck into all
things loopy.
For this workshop you will need:
• A ukulele that can be plugged in
• A loop pedal
• Cables for your equipment
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SATURDAY 3rd August
at 15.30
Opera-lele workshop 1:
Join Opera-lele’s Opera Chorus
Level– suitable for beginners/intermediate.
You can join the opera chorus and sing onstage
with Opera-lele! In this workshop we teach you to sing an opera chorus
which you will then have the opportunity to perform on stage with
Opera-lele. Ukuleles are required
“Ever wondered if you could sing in the opera? Well, here’s your
opera-tunity! George and Mandi from Opera-lele will teach you a famous
opera chorus which you will then have the chance to perform on stage
with Opera-lele. Here is your big chance to break into the opera – next,
Covent Garden! Wear loose clothing and bring your ukes!”
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SATURDAY
3rd August at 16.45
Andy Webster workshop 1:
Take a song and make it epic
Level– suitable for all levels
A fast paced fun workshop from Andy Webster the
enigmatic frontman of "Warehouse of Thieves" In
which we will take a song and add multiple layers of ukes and vocals
along with different styles of playing and in the usual Andy Webster
style loads of tips and tricks that you can use in other songs
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SATURDAY 3rd August at 18.00
Andy Webster workshop 2:
Rock and Roll and a bucket load of tricks
Level– suitable for all levels
This is a whirlwind hour of
high paced ukulele fun. Planting the seeds of ways to make songs more
interesting, including 4ths and 6ths, harmony singing, ukulele
choreography and much more.......brace yourselves, you're on for a wild
fun ride!
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SUNDAY 4th August at
10.30
Opera-lele workshop 2:
The Big Band with Opera-lele
Level– suitable for intermediate players.
With the help of George & Mandi from Opera-lele,
we take a well-known piece of classical music and divide it into (up to)
5 different parts and discuss how to make an orchestrated arrangement of
music to really make it your own! Knowledge of a few chords, willingness
to fingerpick and a sense of adventure required! – tab reading is an
advantage but not necessary.
“If you’ve heard other groups play and wish you knew how to add more
interest to your performances, this could be the place for you! We’ll
look at different ways to add greater depth to your arrangements and
make them sound thicker and fancier! Bring your ukulele, a sense of
humour and give it a go!"
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SUNDAY 4th August at 11.45
Matthew Quilliam workshop 2:
Strumming
Supercharge:
Strumming makes or breaks a
player.
We’ll learn how create your own strumming patterns as well as
incorporate extra elements such as chucking and melody.
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SUNDAY 4th August at 13.00
Marc Gallagher workshop 2:
Level -
Intermediate workshop for those confident with their strumming. The
ability to play barre chords is essential for the maximum results of
this workshop.
Musical Multitasking
An Introduction to Chord Melody- In this hour we look at the key
concepts when playing our chords and melody simultaneously, such as
where to place our melody, the way music messes with our mind, and chord
inversions to help your ukulele sing.
We will look at how to play ‘The Lion Sleeps Tonight’ and/or ‘Bad Moon
Rising’ in a Chord-Melody style.
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SUNDAY 4th August at 14.15
Josh Jewsbury Bass wksp
The inimitable Josh from 'The Galloping
Alligators' brings his extensive
knowledge of bass playing to Shrewkfest - essential for all bass
players! |
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