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ORDER THE DVDs
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You can order the Play Ukulele By Ear DVDs or download them directly off my website by clicking this link.
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26 Basic
Ukulele Lessons
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Check out my
FREE
26 Basic Ukulele Lessons sponsored by
Kala Brand Music by clicking this
link.
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Jim's unique approach to teaching and playing the ukulele has been profiled on the popular OPB television show, Oregon Art Beat. To view the episode click on the video link.
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CARAVAN GOGH
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Jim's first recording project was with the Portland quartet Caravan Gogh. You can order the recording from CD Baby.
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CARAVAN GOGH
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Caravan Gogh's latest recording has six instrumentals and one vocal featuring ukulele, cello and mandolin. You can order the recording from CD Baby.
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FOLLOW ME!
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Follow me on Twitter
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SHEBA THE WONDER CAT!
We lost our beautiful Sheba to heart failure on June 13. We rescued her from the shelter in Portland, Oregon on December 19, 2008, so she was with us for nearly a decade. She spent the last 5 1/2 years of her life traveling full-time with us in her Airstream trailer. She loved the lifestyle and saw a lot of country to boot! Sheba will forever be in our hearts...
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NEW ARTICLE FOR UKULELE MAGAZINE ONLINE
My lesson article from the Summer 2018 issue of Ukulele is now available for free online. The article is entitled Unlock The Truth of A Song With Only 3 Chords. It's a fun exploration on how substituting just one chord in a three-chord progression can result in some pretty famous songs. Find it
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BOOKING FOR FALL AND BEYOND
I'm
currently booking workshops and events for the Fall and for 2019. As of now, it looks like I'll be based east of the Mississippi River for the foreseeable future. If your camp, retreat, festival, club or local music store would like me to pay a visit drop me an email
HERE.
I'll also be offering private lessons in the SE Michigan area July and August. Contact me for details.
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WORLD'S BEST CHORD CHARTS!
Glowfly Press has just released what I think are the world's best ukulele chord charts. There are three charts to choose from-
Map of Major Keys, Map of Minor Keys, and
144 Chord Chart. No more using clothes pins to hold open your chord book. These sturdy, laminated charts stand on their own! Other great features include chords to every major and minor key, chord progression builder, famous song progressions and more. You can order your nifty new chord charts
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TAKE A TOUR OF MY WEBSITE
I've produced a three-minute video tour of my website.
Watch the video and see the wealth of FREE content offered. I began my online ukulele presence almost eight years ago so you won't run out of things to learn anytime soon.
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FROM THE MAILBAG
"Jim, I wanted to let you know that when I attend workshops, camps, festivals I consider it a success when I have one 'a-ha' moment that moves me forward in my playing. Taking your workshops at Midwest Ukulele & Harmonica camp moved me forward by not one but at least two LEAPS!
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Midwest Ukulele & Harmonica Camp
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