Come hear, learn and sing folk songs from various cultures, led and taught by composer-pianist Mike Van Liew. Co-sponsored by Portland FolkMusic Society and Eastside Jewish Commons.

Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd., Portland

When:     One night only: October 8, 7 PM.

Where:   Eastside Jewish Commons
2420 NE Sandy Blvd.,
Portland

For more information and to register please click here. 

Have you recently treated yourself to a new ‘ukulele, or received one as a gift? Or have you had one in the closet you are ready to finally dust off? Or perhaps the pandemic has kept you from your ‘ukulele too long, and you are ready to dive back into playing? Last Spring we started these Uke classes and jams to great acclaim. We are bringing them back this Fall!

These classes meet live, in person, in Beaverton OR. Each class will build from week to week, so it's important folks sign up for the full 6-week session.

Ukulele for Beginners: 

Description: Discover the delight of the ʻukulele! Get your playing off to a strong start with good habits and familiar, accessible songs to play. Youʻll receive weekly recaps and practice videos to support you between classes, as well. This 6-week class will cover / review all the basics you need to know for early success in your ‘ukulele playing.

When: Thursdays, 5:30-6:15pm: September 12, 26, October 3, 17, 24, and 31.

Where:   Southminster Presbyterian Church
12250 SW Denney Road
Beaverton, OR 97008

For more information and to register visit: https://averyhill.studio/product/%ca%bbukulele-for-beginners-f24/

Beyond Beginner Ukulele:

Description: Take your ʻukulele skills to the next level. Weʻll use popular and accessible songs to build up our repertoire of chords, keys, strum patterns and maybe even a fingerpicking pattern or two! Beyond Beginner Ukulele is a mixed-level ukulele class for players of various learning styles and experience. We’ll expand our repertoire of musical skills and technique in the process.

When: Thursdays, 6:30-7:15pm: September 12, 26, October 3, 17, 24, and 31.

Where:   Southminster Presbyterian Church
12250 SW Denney Road
Beaverton, OR 97008

For more information and to register visit: https://averyhill.studio/product/beyond-beginner-%ca%bbukulele-f24/

Avery Hill has been teaching music since 2013, and is a staple instructor of the Portland (OR) ‘ukulele community. Over the years, she has run her own studio of ʻukulele classes and workshops, and is a regular instructor at the Menucha Ukulele Band Camp. More recently, she has maintained a YouTube channel for ʻukulele tutorials and has begun teaching songwriting, including at the Songwriter Soireé Retreat. Whatever the classroom, Avery strives to educate everyone’s inner musician, to elevate their self-knowledge and confidence, and to enchant them with insight, presence, and a handful of good jokes. Learn more at www.averyhill.studio.

The Music and the Movements of Harry Belafonte and Cesar Chavez. Songs inspire us.  Songs rally us.  Songs help us work that muscle of empathy that reminds of our connections to each other.  Ultimately, they reflect what is most important to us.  In this class, we will learn songs that were central to the Civil Rights Movement, the United Farm Workers Movement, and other recent justice movements.

When: Thursdays, 7:30-8:30pm: September 12, 26, October 3, 17, 24, and 31. 

*In addition to musical discussion, participants are encouraged to join two online discussions that will focus on two documentaries: Harry Belafonte: Sing Your Song and A Song for Cesar , giving us historical background for the music we are studying. Discussions take place via Zoom on Sundays, September 15 and October 6 at 4:00pm.

Where:   Southminster Presbyterian Church
12250 SW Denney Road
Beaverton, OR 97008

For more information and to register visit: https://averyhill.studio/product/songs-of-activism/

Avery Hill has been teaching music since 2013, and is a staple instructor of the Portland (OR) ‘ukulele community. Over the years, she has run her own studio of ʻukulele classes and workshops, and is a regular instructor at the Menucha Ukulele Band Camp. More recently, she has maintained a YouTube channel for ʻukulele tutorials and has begun teaching songwriting, including at the Songwriter Soireé Retreat. Whatever the classroom, Avery strives to educate everyone’s inner musician, to elevate their self-knowledge and confidence, and to enchant them with insight, presence, and a handful of good jokes. Learn more at www.averyhill.studio.

Songbooks provided. If youʻd like to download / print the Songbook ahead of time, join Avery's newsletter at: www.averyhill.studio/contact. Use the same link to contact Avery with any other questions or concerns.

Fee:We gratefully accept donations of any amount, but recommend $10 as a benchmark. Please plan to bring cash or check for the donation box, or you can pay ahead of time here

Avery Hill has been teaching music since 2013, and is a staple instructor of the Portland (OR) ‘ukulele community. Over the years, she has run her own studio of ʻukulele classes and workshops, and is a regular instructor at the Menucha Ukulele Band Camp. More recently, she has maintained a YouTube channel for ʻukulele tutorials and has begun teaching songwriting, including at the Songwriter Soireé Retreat. Whatever the classroom, Avery strives to educate everyone’s inner musician, to elevate their self-knowledge and confidence, and to enchant them with insight, presence, and a handful of good jokes. Learn more at www.averyhill.studio.

• September 21 - 1:00-1:45pm Pre-Jam Workshop: How to Sing and Play at the Same Time / 2:00-3:00pm All-Request Jam
• October 19 - 1:00-1:45pm Pre-Jam Workshop: Strum Pattern Bootcamp / 2:00-3:00pm All-Request Jam
• November 16- 1:00-1:45pm Pre-Jam Workshop: Chord Families (Learning the 1-4-5 System) / 2:00-3:00pm All-Request Jam
• December 21- 2:00-3:00pm Solstice Jam! Songs for the holidays, for peace, for finding light in the darkness

Teaching and sharing music with others is Avery’s livelihood. . We gratefully accept donations of any amount, and recommend $10 per jam as a benchmark. Please support these jams. Your financial support is deeply appreciated. 
There are several ways to donate:

• Bring cash or check to the jam and put it in the donation jar.
• Pay ahead of time with a credit/debit card ($5, $10, or $20)
• Pay directly via Venmo @averyhillstudio *OR* PayPal averyhill.studio@gmail.com.
• Any amount at any frequency is gratefully accepted. THANK YOU!

To learn more and to register for the Beaverton Jam: https://averyhill.studio/product/beaverton-%ca%bbukulele-jam/