Clinics and Workshops with Christina O’Brien
FEEDBACK from TEACHERS…
”It was wonderful! I loved the sequencing and the change in perspective of what they should see made a huge difference!”
TMEA 2026 Teacher
”Very informative! Easy to learn. I love that she teaches notes before chords. So much can be done with just simple notes and simple chords.”
TMEA 2026 Teacher
”So many great ideas for teaching beginners as well as advanced students! I really loved seeing the progression this method uses. You sold me on the low G! Thank you for your energy!”
OMEA (Ohio) 2026 Teacher
“This session was FANTASTIC! I learned a lot of things I never would have thought about regarding ukuleles, and it was incredible. Would love to attend the next session!”
OMEA (Ohio) 2026 Teacher
”Christina is amazing!! I plan to use this in my HIGH SCHOOL Rhythm Rocks course.”
OMEA (Ohio) 2026 Teacher
”Such a great and innovative way to start teaching ukulele in the classroom. I have always tried starting with chords and have had various degrees of success. I found this method to be more approachable and I had a lot of fun learning it all.”
OMEA (Ohio) 2026 Teacher
”Great ideas for how to introduce ukulele, starting with open strings and one finger chords. Well paced presentation and UFC class pack looks amazing.”
OMEA (Ontario) 2025 Teacher
”Christina is amazing. Such great ideas. Loved her approach. Loved so much on Friday came again on Saturday!”
OMEA (Ontario) 2025 Teacher
”Amazing session, so many new tools that I plan to implement in my classroom and private ukulele lessons! Wanna get my hands on those booklets, I’ll be visiting the booth later!”
BCMEA 2025 Teacher
”Christina was friendly and informative. It was easy and fun to join in, regardless of level, but also challenging enough to entertain and engage those higher-level players. Fantastic workshop! Highly recommend.”
BCMEA 2025 Teacher
”Christina has great energy and has perfected her teaching of the ukulele for all ages. Great tunes and wonderful progressions for all skill levels to participate.”
MCA 2024 Teacher
“Super helpful! Totally opposite from how I've approached uke so far, and I think your method will eliminate or mitigate so many of the issues that I've been facing with my students. I can't wait to change things up and start single string work!”
BCMEA 2024 Teacher
”It was great! Lots of helpful teaching tips. I have made the mistake of teaching chords first which is overwhelming to some kids. I will take this course and reexamine my teaching of the uke!”
BCMEA 2024 Teacher
”Thank you so much for all your ideas about teaching reading and getting students started on the ukulele. It will help me next year as I work to help them understand the relationship between the notes they play and their fingerings.”
AMEA 2024 Teacher
”This was such a great session. I learned so much so fast and will be able to take what I learned and use it in my classroom on Monday!”
PDTCA 2024 Teacher
”It was very useful! This makes teaching ukulele seem less daunting as a new teacher.”
BCMEA 2024 Teacher
”I loved this session and your energy for the class! I felt like I’m much more comfortable playing the ukulele after your class and had a lot of fun!”
AMEA 2024 Teacher
”Great ideas and new ways to look at early chords even for someone who's taught uke in the classroom for a while.”
PDTCA 2024 Teacher
”I really appreciated how your program is accessible for all ages.”
AMEA 2024 Teacher
”You are a fantastic teacher. I loved that I actually got to play and learn how to teach the ukulele!”
PDTCA 2024 Teacher
”Christina is a MASTER TEACHER. Her ways of teaching use fun imagery, natural progressions and multi levels. She has blended familiar songs with her own compositions and presented them in an engaging and accessible format. Finally, she left us with tools and inspiration to continue. Bravo! I can't wait to learn more.”
MCA 2023 Teacher
”The BEST ukulele session I have ever attended. Most only teach to upper elementary/middle school. I never knew I could teach to primary children. They will be thrilled. Thank you so much!”
BCMEA 2022 Teacher
25-26 WORKSHOPS and EVENTS
March 2026 - Multi-Age Workshop - Ukulele Project Hawaii - Kapolei, HI
February 2026 - “Uke 101"
-TMEA Music Conference - San Antonio, TX
February 2026 - Grade 4 and 5 Workshops - Rancheview School
January 2026 - “Uke 101" and “Pop…goes the ‘Ukulele!”
-OMEA Music Conference - Columbus, OH
January 2026 - Grade 4 Workshop - George Freeman School
December 2025 - Christmas Uke Jam - Widow to Widow - Airdrie, AB
November 2025 - “Uke 101" and “Pop…goes the ‘Ukulele!”
-OMEA “Harmony” Music Conference - Toronto, ON
October 2025 - “Uke 101" and “Pop…goes the ‘Ukulele!”
-BCMEA Music Conference - Vancouver, BC
October 2025 - Grade 4/5/6 Workshops - Edge School
May 2025 - Grade 6 Workshop - Springbank Middle School
May 2025 - “Uke Pop. Don’t Stop.” - Calgary, AB
April 2025 - Ukulele Singalong - Discovery Corner Preschool - Springbank, AB
March 2025 - “Feel Good Songs” - Ukulele Project Hawaii - Kapolei, HI
March 2025 - Grade 4 Uke Workshops - George Freeman School
Feb 2025 - JHUI Teacher Meet Up - Houston, TX
Feb 2025 - “Uke Jam (wellness activity)” and "“Pop…goes the ‘Ukulele”
-PDTCA Teacher’s Convention - Calgary, AB
Jan 2025 - “Uke 101" and “Pop…goes the ‘Ukulele!”
-Arizona Music Education Association Conference - Mesa, AZ
Jan 2025 - Student Wellness Uke Workshops (Grades 4/5 and 8/9) - Edge School
PAST CLINICS and WORKSHOPS
Dec 2024 - Christmas Ukulele Jam - Cornerstone Music Cafe
Dec 2024 - Uke Night at the WestLife Christmas Market - Springbank, AB
Oct 2024 - “Easy Ukulele” - MCA - Edmonton, AB
Oct 2024 - “Uke 101” and “Ukulele.Simplified” - BCMEA - Vancouver, BC
Sept 2024 - Student Workshops (Grades 7-8) - Edge School
May 2024 - Pop… goes the ‘Ukulele! - Calgary, AB
March 2024 - Keiki Group Lessons - Kanile’a ‘Ukulele - Honolulu, HI
March 2024 - Student Workshops (Grades 5-8) - Champion School
Feb 2024 - “Uke 101” and “Ukulele.Simplified” - PDTCA Convention - Calgary, AB
Feb 2024 - “Ukulele.Simplified” - Arizona AMEA - Mesa, AZ
Feb 2024 - Student Workshops (Grades 5-6) - Tanbridge Academy
Feb 2024 - Artist in Residence (Grades 3 and 7) - Lacombe Christian School
Dec 2023 - Uke Night at the WestLife Christmas Market - Springbank, AB
Oct 2023 - “Uke 101” and “Ukulele.Simplified” - MCA - Edmonton, AB
Oct 2023 - “Morning Jam” and “Easy Concert Arrangements” - PCCE - Leduc, AB
September 2023 - “Music Teacher Networking and Jam” - PRSD - Calgary, AB
August 2023 - Langley Ukulele Ensemble Summer Camp Instructor - Langley, BC
February 2023 - “There’s a part for UKEs” - PDTCA Convention - Calgary, AB
October 2022 - “UKE Can Do It” - MCA - Edmonton, AB
October 2022 - “UKE Can Do It” - BCMEA - Richmond, BC
October 2022 - “Ukulele Day” at Long & McQuade - Calgary, AB
September 2022 - “Music Chat and Uke Jam” - Palliser Regional Schools - Calgary, AB
July 2022 - “UKE Can Teach It” - Calgary, AB
March 2022 - “Cross-Curricular Teaching - I Need a Snack” - CCSD Arts Day - Online
February 2022 - “UKE Can Teach It” - CCSD Music Monday Series - Online
February 2022 - “Rhythm and Uke” - PDTCA Teacher’s Convention - Online
October 2021 - “Rhythm and ‘Uke” - PCCE Convention - Online
July 2019 - “Pop Music with the Ukulele” - JHUI Master Class - Vancouver, BC
February 2019 - “Uke Jam for Beginners” - Rundle College PD Day - Calgary, AB

