Ukulele Finger picking basics with Chris McShane

£5.00

Sunday 10th May 12.00 – 1.00pm Holmfirth Methodist Church

£5.00

Book your Ticket Here:

https://holmfirth-festival-of-folk.sumupstore.com/product/ft19-ukulele-finger-picking-basics-with-chris-mcshane

A workshop covering the basics of fingerstyle technique on the ukulele. We will play a variety of exercises to learn the basic skills and also play 3 pieces.We will look at different aspects of playing solos and duets. There will be one piece from my new book as well as new ones specially arranged for this workshop.
Times 10-12.30
Fee £15.00

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https://www.chrismcshanemusic.co.uk/shop/music-workshops/saturday-23-may10-12-30/
On Zoom ( Please note a Zoom link will be sent the day before the event.)

AT WENTWORTH WOODHOUSE LED BY CHRIS MCSHANE

Date Sunday 11 July 2025

Venue Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham,South Yorkshire S62 7TQ 

Room The Lower Drawing Room 

Times 10am-3.30pm (Including the performance)
Course fee £62.

The Workshop 

Experience the unique opportunity to partake in a ukulele workshop in the historic setting of Wentworth Woodhouse, leading to an informal performance later in the day in one of the many elegant rooms of the house. Attendees will enjoy the experience of learning new techniques as well as playing together in an ensemble. The workshop will cover solo finger-style pieces in addition to ensemble arrangements, especially produced for the day. All music will be provided prior to the day. Please note, this workshop is unsuitable for absolute beginners.

Tea, coffee and biscuits plus buffet lunch, prepared by the in-house catering team, is included in the price.

Booking is essential via https://www.chrismcshanemusic.co.uk/music-workshops/

About Chris 

A familiar face on the Folk, Ceilidh and Ukulele scene, Chris is a popular performer, dance caller and workshop leader. A multi-instrumentalist (guitar, tenor and G banjo, mandolin and ukulele), composer and arranger, Chris is an alumni of the University of Huddersfield, and holds a Rockschool Licentiate Teaching Diploma.

Date Sunday 11 July 2025

Venue Wentworth Woodhouse, Wentworth, Rotherham,South Yorkshire S62 7TQ 

Room The Lower Drawing Room 

Times 10am-3.30pm (Including the performance)
Course fee £62.

St Andrew’s Church, Penistone

A Ukulele Ensemble workshop day in  Penistone, South Yorkshire.

We will be playing a wide range of ukulele ensemble arrangements in different styles with something for everyone. Players should have some knowledge of tablature and basic music reading. This should be an enjoyable day that will help develop playing skills and general musicianship. All music provided before the day via email.

Tea & coffee available. Please bring a pack lunch or you may prefer to eat at one of the many local cafes in town.

Venue : St Andrew’s Church, 45 High St, Penistone, Sheffield S36 6BR

Times: 10am-3pm

Course fee £28.00

Sunday 14th-Wednesday 17th March 2027

Tutor

Chris McShane

Booking details here:

Enquiries to: admin@highamhall.com

We will study and play a wide variety of ukulele fingerpicking techniques for song accompaniment as well as for instrumental solos and duets. As well as working as a group, there will also be opportunities to study and play installer groups with guidance and mentoring from Chris McShane. The course is suitable for any players who have a secure grasp of the basic chords on the ukulele.