School Concerts and Workshops

Ukulele Magic!

Probably the best ukulele player on the planet. - Rafe Mair, 600AM Vancouver

The Wayne Gretzky of the ukulele. - Stuart McLean, CBC Radio

Ukulele Magic! is an engaging and energetic 45-minute concert presentation that demonstrates the surprising versatility of the four-stringed ukulele. Students of all ages will enjoy a mix of popular songs, folk tunes, classical melodies, and jazz favourites. The concert is fun, entertaining, up-beat, and calls for lots of audience participation.

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Please note: a PA system with at least two guitar-style inputs and a microphone on a stand must be provided.

All About Uke: A Hands-on Ukulele Worshop

I have learned more about how to play the ukulele from this man than anybody else. - J. Chalmers Doane, Founder of the Canadian School Ukulele Program

If you are a teacher who wants to introduce music to your class, there is no one better to learn from. He is simply the best! - Marianne Brogan, Founder of the Portland Ukulele Association

All About Uke is a hands-on workshop for beginning / intermediate ukulele players. Students learn to play at least two songs and explore musicianship skills including singing, picking, strumming, ear training, and improvising. No experience is necessary.

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Please note: maximum class size is 30 (students must be in the same grade - with the exception of split-classes - and each student must have a ukulele to play).

Prepare your students for James' visit: show them some videos of James in performance.

What Teachers Are Saying About Ukulele Magic:

Your skills as a player of the ukulele are a marvel, to be sure... and your teaching talents are well honed. You have a particularly gifted way of inspiring young children and adolescents to focus and do their best. - Blair Lawrence BA BEd MA, Learning Specialist, School District 2, Moncton, NB

Wow! You bring the uke to life. It is one thing to be so amazing on the ukulele... but to also connect and bring the magic to the hearts of our young students, that's wonderful. - Chris, Music Teacher

I'm super-impressed by your teaching, organization and caring. As an ex-public school music teacher I realize how much you've invested in developing your teaching skills. - Ellie, Retired Music Teacher