June 21: Hearing Chord Changes Workshop and Play-By-Ear Ukulele Jam with Jim D’Ville (in person)

Ukulele Workshop & Play by Ear Jam: Hearing Chord Changes with Jim D’Ville – In Person

Tuesday, June 21 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM in person at Dusty Strings

Cost: $50

Registration deadline: Wednesday, June 15. Maximum 12 students.

Masks and proof of vaccination required. Please present proof of vaccination at the door. *

Learn the first step to playing ukulele by ear! Each of the seven notes on a major scale is associated with a chord. When played in context, each chord evokes a certain emotional response from the listener. Learning these chordal relationships will open your ears to the chord progressions of millions of songs. In the second half of the workshop, you will put your new listening skills to use in a “by-ear” jam! Open to all levels from beginner to intermediate.

Jim D'Ville is a music educator and facilitator who is on a mission to get ukulele players off the paper and playing music by ear. For fifteen years Jim has taught his Play Ukulele by Ear workshops to thousands of players in the United States, Canada, Australia, Mexico, and the United Kingdom. Jim has taught and performed at major ukulele events including the Ukulele Festival of Scotland, Kerrville Folk Festival, the NAMM Show, Melbourne Ukulele Festival, West Coast Ukulele Retreat, and many others. He is the author of the Play Ukulele by Ear DVD series, a contributing editor to Ukulele Magazine, and is sponsored in-part by Ukulele Magazine and Aquila Strings.

“Jim’s Play Ukulele by Ear workshops are a high-energy roller coaster of learning and laughs. He is a one-of-a-kind. Buckle up!” - James Hill, ukulele performer, songwriter, and educator.

*In keeping with safety as our number one priority, we are requiring all students to show proof of vaccination prior to entering the school, and to always wear a mask and maintain social distancing. We appreciate your cooperation as it helps keep our broad population of students, from the very young to the elderly, safe from Covid and comfortable in our school. For any questions or concerns, please email music@dustystrings.com or call (206) 634-1662.