Please note, that apart from the absolute beginners workshops, you will be expected to bring your own instrument to play at the workshops, or tell us in advance.
Saturday
Block 1 | 10:30 – 11:30
1. Christopher Davis-Shannon: Clawhammer (EN only)
Learn how to adapt an old time banjo technique to ukulele (High G recommended). We'll break down the basics of the clawhammer style and learn a simple arrangement of 'Cornbread and butterbeans'. If you can play a G major chord then you're all set for this workshop!
Level: All levels
Price: 350 CZK
2. Ondřej Šárek: Ukulele Duets (CZ only)
At the workshop, we will play several duets at various levels. We will learn how to play the second voice to a melody. We will play it on open strings, in the first position, or high up on the fretboard. If we succeed, we can try performing in the open mic session.
The songs are arranged for high-G ukuleles. The workshop is based on the Czech learning books “Dueta pro ukulele 1, 2, a 3.”
Level: intermediate / advanced who can play a melody from a tablature.
Price: 350 CZK
3. Brian Doc. Policoff: Tired of up and down strumming (EN only)
Ever wonder how musicians transform everyday songs into breezy island tunes? With this simple pluck and strum island tutorial you can add a swiss army knife technique to your musical repertoire. You will learn to play over one hundred reggae/island songs in less than an hour, guaranteed! Sounds too good to be true?! Come see!
Level: All levels
Price: 350 CZK
Block 2 | Saturday 11:45 – 12:45
1. Marcela Brožová – Absolute beginners for adults and children (CZ/EN)
Take your first step to playing the ukulele and sign up for a beginner's workshop with Marcela.
We will lend you ukuleles :-)
Price: 300 CZK
2. UkuleleZaza: Thumbs Up! (EN only)
In this brand new workshop Zaza will focus on techniques that make good use of the thumb. Some strums add colour to your playing with minimal effort, others create a groove, fast or slow.
Level: All levels
Price: 350 CZK
3. PPNOU: How to be a Ukulele Superstar part 2 (EN only)
The crazy people from PPNOU will show you how to use the basics of playing the ukulele to prepare for work on stage, incorporate movement and madness into your own performance, or you can just have fun together for an hour (bring your straps and something to drink).
Level: All levels
Price: 350 CZK
4. Les Poupées Gonflées: Poom Chack strumming (EN/FR)
Les Poupées Gonflées present a workshop to learn the famous swing comping inspired by the French swing gipsy guitarists of the post-war period, in the spirit of Django Reinhardt. This “Poom Chack” strumming creates a marvelous swing! You will work on the song “Swinging Belleville Rendez-vous” from the cartoon movie Les Triplettes de Belleville. The participants will be invited to the stage to sing and play this song with Les Poupées Gonflées.
Level: All levels
Price: 350 CZK
Sunday
Block 3 | 11:00 – 12:00
1. Mirek Tim Pátek: Walking bass lines on low G ukulele (Czech or English)
The workshop will cover the ways of enriching both the solo and group ukulele playing with bass notes and lines that would usually be heard from double bass or a competent guitar player. We will find not only the main bass notes (the root and fifth of the chord) for most used chord shapes, but also the walking bass lines connecting the chords. Similarly to guitar players we will also play the chords together with the bass line (in the boom-chuck, boom-chuck rhythm), therefore also the effective fretting-hand fingering will be discussed. The participants will receive an extensive printed handout with detailed explanation and numerous examples.
Level: Advanced
Price: 350 CZK
2. Ukulelezaza and Sage Harrington: Playing as a duo (EN only)
Learn how to play some favourite arrangements as a duo, how to complement each other to create a fuller and more beautiful sound.
Level: All levels
Price: 350 CZK
3. Marcela Brožová – Absolute beginners for adults and children
Take your first step to playing the ukulele and sign up for a beginner's workshop with Marcela.
We will lend you ukuleles :-)
Price: 300 CZK
4. Tiny Tall Tales: How to Yodel (EN only)
Anita from Tiny Tall tales has yodelling in her genes. Open to all, learn to yodel in a group and on your own.
Level: All levels
Price: 350 CZK
Block 4 | 12:15 – 13:15
1. Marcela Brožová: Play and sing (CZ / EN)
This is a workshop for all ukulele players who like to sing when they play, and would like to know how to work with their voice and get a better awareness of both the voice and the ukulele.
You will try simple and natural vocal exercises, and practice phrasing of specific songs, how to start and finish and how to connect singing and playing finally..
Suitable for all levels.
Level: All levels
Price: 350 CZK
2. Christopher Davis-Shannon: Loke Lani (EN only)
A workshop dedicated to unlocking a beautiful Ernest Ka’ai tune. We’ll learn three distinct right-hand patterns from one of the first virtuoso ukulele players: Ernest Ka’ai. Learn to apply new rhythms and textures to this tiny instrument and leave with an entire solo piece under your fingertips. In the process of learning this song by ear, as it would have been traditionally passed down, we will also develop a strategy for easily learning and memorizing songs.
Level: All levels
Price: 350 CZK
3. Barada Street (EN only)
Have fun with the Barada Street boys, Richard and Juri. What more can you do when you are playing the ukulele? Learn it here!
Level: All levels
Price: 350 CZK
