Jazzing up the blues - for live lesson 9th July 2025

🎵 Live Ukulele Workshop – Jazzing Up the Blues

📅 Wednesday 9th July 2025 – 3:30pm (UK time)

Join me for a fun and inspiring live workshop where we’ll explore how to take a simple 12-bar blues and give it a jazzy twist! You’ll learn about the history of the blues, how it evolved into jazz, and how to use cool jazz substitutions to add richness and colour to your playing.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPMO7QTgyco

✅ Perfect for intermediate players

✅ Learn jazz-style chords, turnarounds, and substitutions

✅ Interactive and relaxed — ask questions and play along

✅ Watch live or catch up anytime!

🎬 Replay available after the stream ends

👇 For all the links you’ll need — including the live stream, worksheets, my website, tip jar, and our Facebook group — check the top comment.

🎓 What you’ll learn:

– How the blues and jazz are connected

– Jazz chords you can use in a 12-bar blues

– Fun substitutions and passing chords

– How to make your blues sound smoother and more expressive

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💬 Question for you:

What’s your favourite blues or jazz ukulele trick? Share it in the comments below!