Youth Create: Ukulele Orchestra with Jack Colwell

Are you 13-18 years old? Have you ever wanted to learn the ukulele? Learn how in our four-week Youth Create program led by special guest musician Jack Colwell – no experience is necessary!

Over four weeks you will learn basic scales, chords, and how to swap between playing a single melody line and rhythm pattern. You’ll learn how to play ukulele as a group, as well as learn a piece of your own choosing, and even try your hand at composition. The final session will include a small showcase so you can show off your new talent to friends and family.

Sessions are 90 minutes, and resources and a ukulele from the City of Canada Bay Libraries will be provided for take home practice. Practice makes perfect!

Jack Colwell is a Sydney based musician and composer who has worked with Sarah Blasko, Cocteau Twins, Patrick Wolf, Owen Pallett and The Yeah Yeah Yeahs. Classically trained at the Conservatorium of Music, Colwell has a passion for all sorts of music, from Bach to Boy George. Away from his work as a critically acclaimed songwriter featured in The Guardian, Rolling Stone and NME, Colwell has taught various string instruments (piano, double bass, bass guitar, guitar and ukulele) for 17 years, focusing on community learning for all capabilities.

This four-week youth program is free, but bookings are essential. Participants must be able to attend the full four weeks of the program.