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

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

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

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

Monday 23rd March 6pm UK TIME Monday 16th March 2026 6pm UK TIME Kanikapila Mondays returns with another live ukulele jam — and this week’s theme is Legally Fun! We’ll be playing two brilliant songs with a legal twist: Jamie – Weezer (1994) Legal Man – Belle and Sebastian (2000) If you're watching live, grab your ukulele and come play along with us. We’ll also talk about top tips for strumming at speed, answer your questions, and enjoy making music together. Because k

Monday 16th March 6pm UK TIME Monday 16th March 2026 6pm UK TIME Kanikapila Mondays returns, continuing with our new refreshed format — and a swimming theme. Join me live on Monday 16th March at 6pm UK time for: The Swimming Song – Louden Wainwright II Fresher Than The Sweetness In Water – Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci PLUS: Technique Spotlight: Clawhammer Live “Ask Matt” Q&A at the end A relaxed, friendly jam with our brilliant uke community This new format means slig

Monday 9th March 6pm UK TIME Monday 9th March 2026 6pm UK TIME Kanikapila Mondays returns, continuing with our new refreshed format — and a swimming theme. Join me live on Monday 9th March at 6pm UK time for: The Swimming Song – Louden Wainwright II Fresher Than The Sweetness In Water – Gorky’s Zygotic Mynci PLUS: Technique Spotlight: Clawhammer Live “Ask Matt” Q&A at the end A relaxed, friendly jam with our brilliant uke community This new format means slightl

Monday 2nd March 6pm UK TIME Monday 23rd February 2026 6pm UK TIME Hi folks! We’re back! I’ve missed you all ✈️🌍 After a few weeks away teaching on the cruise, Kanikapila Mondays return with a brand new refreshed format — and a very fitting theme: Homeward Bound. Join me live on Monday 2nd March at 6pm UK time for: 🎵 Homeward Bound – Simon & Garfunkel
🎵 Slight Return – The Bluetones PLUS: ✨ Technique Spotlight: Fingerpicking & Major Scales 
💬 Live “Ask Ma