Monday 3rd August 6pm UK TIME Monday 3rd August 2026 6pm UK TIME Join me live for a shopping-themed Kanikapila on Monday 3rd August at 6pm UK time! This week we’ll be learning two brilliant songs from two of Britain’s greatest bands: Lost in the Supermarket – The Clash,Shoplifters of the World Unite – The Smiths As well as learning the chords, rhythms and structure of both songs, we’ll take a closer look at some of the musical details that make them so distinctive. Fo

Monday 27th July 6pm UK TIME Monday 27th July 2026 6pm UK TIME Join me live on Monday 27 July at 6pm UK time for a beautifully chilled, sunset-themed Kanikapila! This week we’ll be learning two wonderfully dreamy songs: A Sunset - Pulp Face Like Summer - Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci Alongside learning the songs, we’ll explore the gorgeous sound of a line cliché - where one note gradually moves through a chord progression - and use the music as a starting point for some relax

Monday 20th July 6pm UK TIME Monday 20th July 2026 6pm UK TIME Join me live for Kanikapila on Monday 20 July at 6pm UK time as we celebrate the theme of “You and Me” with: u + me = <3 by Olivia Rodrigo
 You and Me Song by The Wannadies I’ll teach you how to play both songs on the ukulele, including the chords, rhythms and little musical details that give each one its character. We’ll also take a closer look at the wonderfully clever harmony in You and Me Song. The Wan

Monday 13th July 6pm UK TIME Monday 13th July 2026 6pm UK TIME Two songs. One title. Two completely different stories. Join me live on Monday 13th July at 6pm UK for another relaxed Kanikapila Monday, where we'll be exploring two beautiful songs called Songbird. First, we’ll learn Oasis's Songbird, Liam Gallagher's second songwriting credit for the band. Simple, heartfelt and beautifully understated, it became one of Oasis's most personal recordings. Then we'll play t

Monday 29th2nd June 6pm UK TIME Monday 29th June 2026 6pm UK TIME Join us for another relaxed evening of music, learning and community at Kanikapila Mondays. This week we're heading to Hawaii with the beautiful classic Blue Hawaii, made famous by Elvis Presley, along with another wonderful island-inspired song. Along the way we'll explore some fascinating musical history, learn a few new techniques, and most importantly spend an hour making music together. Whether you'r

Monday 22nd June 6pm UK TIME Monday 22nd June 2026 6pm UK TIME The longest day of the year calls for songs filled with warmth, light and optimism. Join me live for this week's Kanikapila as we celebrate the Summer Solstice with two beautiful songs (including one of my own all time favourite Nick Drake songs!) Saturday Sun – Nick Drake Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles (including the famous tabbed intro!) As always, we'll learn the songs together, look at some useful tech

Monday 15th June 6pm UK TIME Monday 15th June 2026 6pm UK TIME This week we're diving into two beautiful songs from Paul McCartney's brand-new album The Boys of Dungeon Lane. We'll be learning: Days We Left Behind Down South Whether you're a lifelong Beatles fan or simply love great songwriting, these songs showcase McCartney's gift for melody, storytelling and emotional depth. We'll look at the chords, strumming, and musical ideas that make them work so well. As al

Monday 8th June 6pm UK TIME Monday 8th June 2026 6pm UK TIME This week we're celebrating the music of Harry Connick Jr. with two timeless songs: It Had To Be You A Wink And A Smile Along the way we'll explore some fascinating musical and historical connections, including how a song written in 1924 helped launch Harry Connick Jr.'s career through When Harry Met Sally, and how A Wink And A Smile was written nearly 70 years later but sounds like it came from the very same

Monday 1st June 6pm UK TIME Monday 1st June 2026 6pm UK TIME This week we’re celebrating the beautifully human, funny, bittersweet music of John Prine & Iris DeMent. We’ll be learning and playing:
 In Spite Of Ourselves (We’re Not) The Jet Set Two wonderful duets full of warmth, humour, honesty and those classic Prine turns of phrase that somehow make you laugh and break your heart at the same time. As always, this is a relaxed and welcoming live session — so bring yo

Somewhere Between Maths & Music - Wednesday 10th June 2026
3:30pm UK time This workshop explores one of the most fascinating things in music: hidden melodies inside chords. Even when chord names seem to jump around, our brains often hear smooth descending lines hidden inside the harmony itself. Together we’ll explore: Why certain progressions feel emotional
 Hidden descending melodies inside chords Why our brains search for smooth movement in music Famous songs that use

The Ukulele Detective - Wednesday 27th May2026
3:30pm UK time Together, we’ll become musical detectives. I’ll play short musical examples… and your job will be to listen carefully and work out: What changed?
 Was it the tone?
 Was it the harmony?
 Was it a different picking pattern?
 Was it the scale or melodic colour? This could be brilliant, and honestly, I have no idea if it’ll become one of our favourite workshops yet, but if we make it work together, I genuinely thin

Monday 18th May 6pm UK TIME Monday 18th May 2026 6pm UK TIME This week for Kanikapila Mondays we’re diving into the magical world of British folk-rock with songs connected to Fairport Convention. We’ll explore: Fotheringay – a haunting classic written by Sandy Denny And When She Smiles – from Matthews Southern Comfort and Iain Matthews Along the way we’ll also work on: ⁃ Two beautiful fingerpicking patterns ⁃ How to begin soloing over

Monday 11th May 6pm UK TIME (I'm away on the 4th - UK bank holiday) Monday 11th May 2026 6pm UK TIME Kanikapila Mondays - Drop Dead (Olivia Rodrigo) & Just Like Heaven (The Cure) - Easy Fretboard Chords & Soloing in G Join us for this week’s Kanikapila — a relaxed, musical get-together where we learn, play, and explore together. This session has a lovely connection running through it… We’ll be playing: Drop Dead – Olivia Rodrigo Just Like Heaven – The Cure (The Cure cla

Monday 27th April 6pm UK TIME Monday 27th April 2026 6pm UK TIME Join us for this week’s Kanikapila Mondays as we explore two beautiful songs by John Lennon — Imagine and Jealous Guy. We’ll enjoy a relaxed, musical jam together while also diving into some really powerful (but accessible!) theory ideas that can transform your playing. What you’ll learn: How to play Imagine and Jealous Guy in a simple, musical way How chords from the parallel minor add emotional colour

Take Me Home Country Roads – 2 Ukulele Versions (John Denver vs IZ) Wednesday 29th April 2026 
 3:30pm UK time Learn how to play “Take Me Home, Country Roads” on ukulele in two completely different styles — and discover how the same song can take on a whole new feel. Live Lesson: Wednesday 29th April
T ime: 3:30pm (UK) For the worksheets, live link, tip jar and much more please visit: https://bio.learnukulele.com/take-me-home-country-roads Gold LearnUkulele.com mem

Monday 20th April 6pm UK TIME Monday 20th April 2026 6pm UK TIME Monday 20th April – 6pm (UK time) Join me for this week’s Kanikapila Mondays — a relaxed, friendly ukulele jam where we play music together from wherever we are in the world This week’s theme is “April Showers” We’ll be exploring two beautiful songs with a rainy-day feel — from classic jazz to laid-back folk. What we’ll be playing: ⁃ April Showers (classic jazz standard with rich harmo

Have you ever wished music theory felt more intuitive… more visual… more musical ? Wednesday 15th April 2026 
 3:30pm UK time See Music in Colour (A Simple Way to Understand Chords & Harmony) Have you ever wished music theory felt more intuitive… more visual… more musical ? In this live lesson, I’ll share a completely different way of understanding chords and harmony - by seeing them as colours. When: Wednesday 15th April 3:30pm UK time (replay available afterwards) Where

Monday 13th April 6pm UK TIME Monday 13th April 2026 6pm UK TIME Join me live on Monday 13th April at 6pm UK as we play: This session On features two beautiful traditional folk songs: The Blackest Crow I’ve Got a Bulldog These songs come from deep roots in the folk and old-time traditions — shaped over generations and passed from player to player. There’s no single “correct” version… just the one we make together. What you’ll learn: How to play two traditional fo

Monday 30th March 6pm UK TIME Monday 30th March 2026 6pm UK TIME Join me live on Monday 30th March at 6pm UK as we play: Another Sunny Day – Belle and Sebastian Here Comes The Sun – The Beatles This week’s session will include: scales within chord shapes tab for the intros of both songs plenty of lovely melodic ukulele playing It should be a really fun one, and a great way to see how scales and chords fit together on the uke. If you’d like to join in, bring your

If you’re just starting out on ukulele, one of the easiest things to overlook is how you actually hold the instrument. It might seem like a small detail, but it makes a huge difference. Holding your ukulele well can help your strumming feel more natural, make chords easier, and stop the instrument from wobbling about while you play. In this guide, I’ll show you the best way to hold your ukulele, a few common mistakes to avoid, and whether using a strap can help. Why holding y