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Feedback & Photos
See some feedback and photos from our recent Garage Sale Trail Gig.
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Christmas joy at The Avenue Neighbourhood House Christmas party
Christmas is coming! And so are the end of year parties, festivities, & Chrissy gigs.
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I've joined the Musicians Australia Music Education Working Group
Recently, I have been invited to, and joined, the Musicians Australia Music Education Working Group.
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What if for one day everything stopped?
And we all just listened to the music....
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Getting around Rotary
Over the last month I have enjoyed participating in some of the local Rotary Club meetings.
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The Magical Mystery Tour continues!
Here are some photos from our 3rd Beatles Tribute traveling Roadshow; at the local John Flynn village.
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The 2nd of our Beatles Tribute travelling Roadshow by the UkeAlohas!
The 2nd of our Beatles Tribute travelling Roadshow by the UkeAlohas! We performed last week at the local Salvation Army hall for their regular community group meeting.
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The first of our Beatles Tribute travelling Roadshow!
Our UkeAlohas Showband consists of members from 5 different Ukulele groups, along with friends & family members.
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Still learning with professional development
It's not all singing & playing & having a good time. At the recent Melbourne Ukulele Festival (MUF) I was privileged to undertake some professional development with my peers in the Australian Ukulele Teachers' & Leaders' Association.
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Performing at the Melbourne Ukulele Festival!
The first of our Beatles Tribute Roadshows launches at the Melbourne Ukulele Festival! (confirmed Sun 19 Mar 4.15 pm at Chalice Church Hall 251 High St Northcote)
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UkeAlohas played at the Vermont South Neighbourhood House
The sun started shining on the 18th of November in time for the UkeAlohas to play in the sun at the Vermont South Neighbourhood House.
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Gig at a local Community Housing estate
Here's a photo of our recent Gig at a local Community Housing estate, organised by the local Neighborhood House.
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Whitehorse Business Group Awards Performance
Whitehorse Business Group Awards night Fri 21st October Award Winners Showcase: WBG asked Des to play on the night as they wanted to showcase their award winners.
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Business Excellence Award - Sole Trader Category
GuitarStart has been awarded the Business Excellence Award - Sole Trader category for the Whitehorse Business Group's 20th Anniversary celebrations.
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Happy 30th Birthday Box Hill Community Arts Centre
The online exhibition commemorating the 30th Anniversary of BHCAC has been officially released. BHCAC has been running 30 years as an active and growing hub for arts and related community groups. We were asked to write a short reflection on our time at BHCAC.
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GuitarStart awarded a Business Innovation Grant
We have been awarded a Business Innovation Grant from local Government - through Whitehorse City Council.
... read moreWhat did Frank Woodley (Lano & Woodley) have to say about our performance?
Here's what Frank Woodley (Lano & Woodley) had to say about our GuitarStart Ukulele Group's recent Boroondara Festival performance: "gorgeous playing .... so uplifting .... a testament to their dedication to keep learning, keep connected to each other & keep the Music alive".
... read more20th Anniversary Whitehorse Excellence in Business Awards 2020/2021
GuitarStart has now been nominated for the 20th Anniversary Whitehorse Excellence in Business Awards 2020/2021. This follows on from the recent "Feelgood in Whitehorse" story Award.
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Better than Celebrity Gogglebox! - Big Kudos for our 2nd Open-Mike Night, Lock-down Event.
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GuitarStart’s ZOOM-ULELE Groups have just been featured as part of Des’s’ Award "Feel Good Stories" #WhitehorseTogether".
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Staying Socially Connected with Music: Last night we successfully launched our Inaugural OPEN-MIKE (Live Streaming) Sessions for GuitarStart Students & Families: Big Kudos to everyone supporting our Inaugural Open-Mike Night session.
... read moreMusic Lessons have got you Covid!
Thanks to the cooperation of local Neighborhood, Community, and Arts Centres, & the willingness of Students; we are now running most of our Music Lessons & Activities Online.
... read moreUkulele Cruise Australia (UCA)
Aloha Hawaii! Following on from our recent inaugural Melbourne Ukulele Cruise, Ukulele Cruise Australia (UCA) has booked me to do the upcoming Hawaii Cruise later this year. 9th - 22nd July 2020.
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Melbourne Music Week Free Beginners’ Ukulele Workshop hosted by our combined Groups.
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"really enjoyed all the music and energy on Stage"; "I had enormous fun singing along"; "my baby couldn't stop dancing"; "bigger than the Beatles!".
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All inclusive Cruise Activities? (Hey; I know it's a tough job but someone's got to do it)!
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Our first-ever Specialist Ukulele Workshop "Sing your Heart out". This is a new format of Music sessions we trialed over the Term Break at a local Community Centre.
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An "uplifting & vibrant performance"; "one of the highlights of the event"
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This year I donated some Guitars to a very worthwhile cause - Music for Refugees.
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