Sonia & Nigel's Guitar & Ukulele Workshop at Hilltop

Sun Nov 16 2025 at 04:00 am to 05:30 am UTC+13:00

Hilltop, Upland Rd, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand 6012 | Wellington

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Sonia & Nigel's Guitar & Ukulele Workshop at Hilltop
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Gate opens 1.45pm for 2pm Start. $25 per person
A practical one and a half hour workshop by Sonia & Nigel duo for guitar and ukulele players 10 years and above. This workshop will be geared toward those with some basic experience of their instrument - be it guitar, ukulele or baritone uke. From seasoned beginners to more advanced players, the exercises, games and songs offered will be tailored to suit a range of playing abilities, with multiple parts to choose from.
• Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Nigel Gavin shares insights, tips and riffs gained from 40 years as a professional musician.
• Co-hosted by French/American singer, songwriter, guitarist and ukulele teacher Sonia Wilson. Sonia leads a ukulele ensemble in Auckland and has performed at various uke festivals around the country.
• FUNdamentals of music practice: games, scales, songs and strategies for building joyful and constructive musical habits on your instrument.
• Practice makes Progress: embracing imperfection.
• Pathways to sustainable motivation: overcoming frustration, getting “unstuck”, finding joy, building repertoire and setting achievable goals.
• Please bring your instrument, a clip on tuner and a music stand if you have one.
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Hilltop, Upland Rd, Kelburn, Wellington, New Zealand 6012, New Zealand

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