Matthew will be performing a showcase of original music for the ukulele, featuring some traditional Hawaiian music, some early jazz and some more contemporary music by living composers. Join him for an evening of online music to celebrate the history of the ukulele. So far, works will include those composed by Choan Galvez, Sam Muir, … Continue reading Original Ukulele Music Showcase with Matthew Quilliam
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SAFETY FIRST: A new ukulele series about practicing healthily
Song Sheet Release
After high demand, I am releasing the song sheet of my single "What Does a Pound Shop Sell?" for free to the public, available at the link below. You can listen to the song on Spotify or buy it on Amazon, as well as watch the music video for it below too. Any support you … Continue reading Song Sheet Release
Music Assessment Application Form
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Ukulele Tone and Wellness Workshop
A workshop in two halves, both designed to ensure you are practicing in a way that is efficient and constructive and also in a way that is not damaging to your physical health. First, participants will be encouraged to consider their tone by paying close attention to their left and right-hand techniques, before expanding to … Continue reading Ukulele Tone and Wellness Workshop
Happy World Ukulele Day 2021!
Happy World Ukulele Day 2021! I hope you are all celebrating with a good productive practice session. If you want to learn how to practice effectively, watch the bottom video, or check out my ukulele day special video at the top! https://youtu.be/88w4w46TDig https://youtu.be/UiDVdysBgn4
Rite of Spring
Happy new year! Something a little different from me this time. Instead of the tutorials, here's a brand new lockdown performance of Stravinsky's The Rite of Spring, an orchestral ballet from 1913 condensed to two ukuleles. Please check this out as it's been a really fun project to work on and it is certainly going … Continue reading Rite of Spring
Merry Christmas 2020
Merry Christmas to everybody who has supported me, be it by coming to one of my gigs this years (the few that there were!), sharing my online content or watching my videos. Extra thanks go out to those who left a tip to support me in these financially unstable times and to those who continue … Continue reading Merry Christmas 2020
THIRD GSMC NOMINATION
I am DELIGHTED to have yet again been nominated for Best Male Solo Artist in the GSMC Awards, third time in a row. I came 1st last year and it would be amazing to win again! I can only do it with your help! Please follow this link to vote! Thanks so much https://www.surveylegend.com/survey/?fbclid=IwAR0PoVXkFgWqX5dXV1P45w0vCp0b8N9UN5KgN2g5hKLqYgx6CodolYERNk0#/d29yZHByZXNzODUyNTI=~-MNO6sbQFu4NYtW7o-_f
Spotify release
Don't forget you can listen to my first Spotify release here! Let me know what you think. https://open.spotify.com/album/3ZD7dUom0HK3zoqPDe7L9J?highlight=spotify:track:5H8Vgu0cpG2CoRQxGMnsQW