Matt's Mega Ukulele Challenges!
Next challenge:
Peace
Matt’s Mega Ukulele Challenge is a fun way to get you playing regularly and having heaps of fun. Recording yourself playing is one of the very best ways to track your progress and challenge yourself to improve. Think of it almost like an online open mic, but with our wonderful supportive community cheering you on. Each few weeks I’ll set a challenge such as playing a particular themed song or showcasing a particular technique.
All levels of playing are welcome. It’s not about showing off. It’s about supporting each other to be creative, have fun and progress. Each time I’ll pick two winners. Winners won’t just be picked on ability but creativity, progress in your playing, originality and just whatever makes me smile. So even if you’re an absolute beginner who knows 3 chords you have as much chance as someone who has been playing years. All winners get a set of my button badges including a special ‘Matt Thinks I’m Ace!’ badge.
Post your videos either at my Facebook page here:
Closing date Monday 17th March 2025
Funnily enough (and genuinely by coincidence) one of our winners this time around, Leslie, suggested a peace theme for the next challenge and I thought it was a great idea. No matter what your politics I think one thing we agree on is the need for more love and peace in the world so let’s celebrate that with songs that reflect this. They could be songs about peace itself, tunes that make you feel joy and calm, or maybe even an anti-war song. Have fun and see what you can come up with.
For this challenge I’m going to send the winners a copy of my Pocket Symphonies CD and/or badges. Just let me know which you prefer (and both is fine too!)
Don’t forget to mention Matt’s Mega Challenge in the title and if you can use the hashtag #mattsmegachallenge11 that would really help!
Last challenge: Love Songs
Congratulations to winners Steve Kenney and Leslie Lindeman for their winning entries this time around. Steve’s version of Black and White by Regina Spector was beautiful and I loved Leslie’s fingerpicked intro and singing to Wonderful Tonight. Well done guys!
