Fall 2026 classes are starting soon! Here's a quick run-down of the classes I'm offering. You can follow the links to each class, or visit my “current classes and workshops” page for a full listing.

All classes are…

Registration is OPEN for Pluck ON! - a week-long summer ukulele orchestra intensive taking place July 6 - 10 in beautiful Haliburton, Ontario.

I will be co-leading the week with my friend and colleague Brenna MacCrimmon. 

This experience brings together…

The Ukulele Orchestra of Toronto presents its annual winter concert on Saturday, January 17 at Neighbourhood UU Congregation in Toronto. Tickets are on sale here!

We are excited to share the music we've been working on this fall and winter.

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Fall 2025 classes are now open for registration. All classes continue online except for Ukulele Orchestra of Toronto, which will continue to have in-person AND virtual options.

My Ukulele Start-Up class starts Oct 1, and runs for five weeks. This…

It seems like a good time to bring back my Canadiana Uke class. I've taught this class two times already, but there are always more Canadian songs to learn.

We'll dive into some classic Canadian songs and learn simple and…

Winter/Spring 2025 classes are now open for registration. Classes will start in mid-January. All classes continue online except for Ukulele Orchestra of Toronto, which will continue to have in-person AND virtual options.

My Ukulele 2.0 class starts Jan 20th, and…

My December Newsletter is out!

Read it here

The Ukulele Orchestra of Toronto's Winter Concert is coming up soon and I'm excited that Gathering Sparks will be our special guest.

We hope you can join us!

Here are the details:

Ukulele Orchestra of Toronto Winter Concert
with special…

Fall 2024 classes have been confirmed! I'll be starting up in mid-September. All classes continue online except for Ukulele Orchestra of Toronto, which will continue to have in-person AND virtual options.

Starting Sept 16, I will offer a new online…

New classes are starting up soon and registration is open now. 

Ukulele 2.0 - for ukulele players who have learned their first few chords and songs and want to improve their skills.

Fingerpicking Ukulele - learn fingerpicking patterns and skills…

I'm excited to be in the backing band for a dance piece called “Moving Parts” that will be part of the Dusk Dances Festival in Hamilton and Toronto.

The Hamilton Dusk Dances takes place at Bayfront Park Jul 20 -…

No Root, No Fruit is an excellent podcast created by folk radio host and musician Matt Watroba. Each episode profiles a classic folk music album and features an interview with someone who was deeply influenced by the album. Matt…

New classes are starting in a few weeks-- I hope you can join me in some fun learning opportunities! 

Canadiana Uke - learn songs by Canadian musicians on ukulele. 
Thursday Night Folk Guitar - drop-in sessions where we work on…

My March newsletter includes information about upcoming LIVE concerts with Gathering Sparks as well as my new online class that starts on April 4th. 

​​​​​​​Read all about it here!

If you are not already on my mailing list, you can…

I'm excited to announce a new class starting in April. I am a huge fan of The Carter Family, who recorded dozens of classic songs that are still part of the folk, country, and bluegrass canon. Mother Maybelle Carter pioneered…

The Ukulele Orchestra of Toronto premieres its new video of Scott Joplin's "Harmony Club Waltz," arranged by Nancy Piver, on Sunday March 6 at 2 pm ET on YouTube.

The premiere will be followed by a short after-party on Zoom…

New classes are starting in a few weeks-- I hope you can join me in some fun learning opportunities!

Canadiana Uke - learn songs by Canadian musicians on ukulele.
Folk Guitar - we'll work on building our repertoire of accompaniment…

I was a little surprised-- and beyond thrilled-- to find out that I was selected to receive the 2021 Estelle Klein Award from Folk Music Ontario. 

Needless to say, I'm grateful for the recognition.

The award ceremony took place online…

New Classes and Playing Possibilities Starting Week of September 20!

Fall is here and it's time to start playing some music! Here's a rundown of the classes and workshops I'll be offering this fall:

• Beatles Ukulele Class—we'll learn a…

I'm offering some new classes in May and June - I hope you can join me! 

• Ukulele Folk - we'll explore traditional and contemporary folk songs and how to accompany them on the ukulele. 
• Folk Guitar Techniques - we'll work…

Ukulele Orchestra of Toronto Presents 
The Video Premiere of “Nobody Rules You” and “This Old Glory Train” 
With special guests CUTE 
Sun, Mar 14 at 2 pm ET 
On YouTube 
Facebook event

2:00 pm ET: CUTE Video

2:15 pm ET: …

I'm excited to announce the Cyberlele Orchestra Weekend: An Online Ukulele Ensemble Workshop. Registration is now OPEN!

This will be a fun weekend of learning and playing ukulele music in an ensemble setting. Led by myself and Brenna MacCrimmon…

My latest newsletter has all the info about upcoming ONLINE classes and events. Read it here!

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