Beginner Clawhammer Banjo Group
  • Beginner Clawhammer Banjo Group
Clawhammer banjo is a great deal of fun. This class is for folks who would like to try it out, no experience required. If you don't own a banjo, Long and McQuade in Ottawa rents them at reasonable monthly rates. Make sure Read more

Clawhammer banjo is a great deal of fun. This class is for folks who would like to try it out, no experience required. If you don't own a banjo, Long and McQuade in Ottawa rents them at reasonable monthly rates. Make sure to have a 5 string banjo. No finger picks are required. In this 10 week course, we will learn some basic chords and a handful of tunes, mostly from the influence of old time Appalachia. Reach out with any questions: kate (at) kateweekes (dot) com

Thursdays from 6-7pm Oct. 1 - Dec. 10 10 weeks total: $300 / person

Register through www.kateweekes.com or by etransfer to thekateweekes@gmail.com

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C$300.00
Songwriting Class
  • Songwriting Class
All levels welcome. All instruments welcome. Fall is the perfect time to write and reflect. Whether you've written songs before or are looking to get started, a weekly group is the perfect way to blast through your blocks Read more

All levels welcome. All instruments welcome.

Fall is the perfect time to write and reflect. Whether you've written songs before or are looking to get started, a weekly group is the perfect way to blast through your blocks and get creative. The class will focus on writing exercises, weekly topics and assignments with time for sharing and feedback (only if you want to).

Wednesdays from Oct. 7 - Dec. 16 7:00 - 8:00pm in Chelsea, QC 8 weeks total (skipping Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9) $240

Kate Weekes is a songwriter with 5 albums of original songs. 'Rideau Roots', her 2025 release is inspired by a musical residency she led by canoe on the Rideau Canal. 'Rideau Roots' is nominated for the 2026 Album of the Year with the Capital Music Awards. Kate is the 2017 recipient of the Songs from the Heart Award through Folk Canada.

Register through www.kateweekes.com or by etransfer to thekateweekes@gmail.com

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C$240.00
Fingerstyle Guitar Group
  • Fingerstyle Guitar Group
We'll start with the basics and lay a foundation of alternating thumb-picking and arrpegiating our chords. As we progress through the weeks we'll focus on travis picking, adding melody lines and walking bass to accompany Read more

We'll start with the basics and lay a foundation of alternating thumb-picking and arrpegiating our chords. As we progress through the weeks we'll focus on travis picking, adding melody lines and walking bass to accompany our playing. This class is perfect for intermediate players who are comfortable with their basic chord shapes, looking for the next challenge. Suitable for a range of levels, reach out if you have questions: kate (at) kateweekes (dot) com

Wednesdays 5:45 - 6:45pm Oct. 7 - Dec. 16 8 weeks (skip Oct. 14, Nov. 11, Dec. 9) $240 total Payment through www.kateweekes.com or by etransfer to thekateweekes@gmail.com

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Ukulele Group
  • Ukulele Group
Join in the fun of a 10 week group ukulele class. We will play songs together, drawing on a variety of musical styles and create arrangements to play and sing. All levels are playing are welcome, however, students should Read more

Join in the fun of a 10 week group ukulele class. We will play songs together, drawing on a variety of musical styles and create arrangements to play and sing. All levels are playing are welcome, however, students should be able to play a handful of basic chords (C, G, F, Am) and move smoothly between them. The class will focus on having a fun, positive musical experience in a supportive community. Get in touch with further questions: kate(at)kateweekes.com

Mondays, 5:30 - 6:30pm in Chelsea, QC Oct. 5 - Dec. 14 (skip Thanksgiving) 10 weeks total, $300 / person

Register through www.kateweekes.com or by etransfer to thekateweekes@gmail.com

Ukulele Image Credit: By Wemba - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4885060

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MUSIC LESSONS

 

UKULELE / GUITAR / CLAWHAMMER BANJO / SONGWRITING

Private and group instruction is available both on-line and in person (in Chelsea, QC).

Please get in touch for group pricing and to set up a schedule at kate(at)kateweekes(dot)com 

Cost:  $50.00 for 45 mins (for one-on-one)

  • clawhammer ukulele and banjo
  • Flatpicking 
  • Fingerpicking 
  • Theory 
  • Moveable chord shapes 
  • Strumming technique 
  • Walking bass lines
  • chord extensions

 

MUSIC CAMPS:  Kate has been an instructor at AlgomaTrad Family Music Camp, Women's Music Weekend, Ottawa Blues Fest Community Songwriting and more.  

 

BIOGRAPHY  

Kate Weekes is a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and vocalist based in the Gatineau Hills of Quebec.  Kate has released five albums of original material as well as collaborative projects.  Her musical background includes:  swing, classic rock, old country, bluegrass, folk and old time Appalachia.   

As a music teacher, Kate tailors her lessons to the individual interests of her students.  She incorporates theory and technique into songs that excite her students while pushing their musical boundaries by introducing new ideas.  Kate demystifies the fretboard and creates ‘aha!’ moments in her lessons. 

Kate is a certified James Hill (JHUI) Level 2 Ukulele instructor and incorporates the JHUI methods into her ukulele lessons.