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After a 6-month hiatus, I am excited to bring back the live Patreon Voice Workshop as a month-long Voice Intensive. I love doing voice work, and I've really missed these online sessions! Look forward to seeing the regular attendees, and hope to see some new faces!
We'll meet 6 times during July, and you can join live on Zoom, watch ...
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I'll see you Thursday, June 19th at 2:30pm Hawaii Time / 5:30pm Pacific Time for our monthly Live Lesson. If you click on the video above, you’ll see a countdown for your time zone. The pre-Lesson Zoom Social starts at 2:00pm HT / 5pm PT. (Find all Patron events on our 2025-06-19 05:46:31 +0000 UTC View Post
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Today I'm releasing a song that circles me all the way back to the beginning of my songwriting career.
I wrote "Blue and Borderlined" over 20 years ago on my first $300 Ibanez acoustic guitar. When I first quit my tech job to focus on acting and music, I committed to writing a song a day. Even back then, I practiced the "100 Days" philosophy of showing up every day, and allowed myself to write lots of bad songs so that I could develop my craft...
2025-06-17 21:52:47 +0000 UTC View Post
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Whenever I see my niece and nephews, they have a new song that they can't stop singing, and "Pink Pony Club" is so catchy and fun, I hear it everywhere now. I think they sound amazing on this song (clearly they got the family performing genes 😂), so click through and enjoy, and be sure to leave them some love in the YouTube comments! Know someone who loves this song? Please share with them!
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A warm welcome to all the new Patrons! If you're a new Patron, please introduce yourself in the comments, and check out the New Patrons section below. Take some time to look around, check out the WelcomeGuide/FAQ, and post any additional question...
2025-06-05 22:15:18 +0000 UTC View Post
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On Friday, June 6th, 2025 we will reach Day 98 of this year’s 100 Days of Ukulele project, which started on March 1st. We've been meeting for "First Fridays" each month, live on Zoom, to chat about how it's been going, and everyone is welcome regardless of whether you've played every day, stopped or paused along the way (🙋...
2025-06-03 01:27:38 +0000 UTC View Post
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I'll see you Thursday, May 22nd at 2:30pm Hawaii Time / 5:30pm Pacific Time for our monthly Live Lesson. If you click on the video above, you’ll see a countdown for your time zone. The pre-Lesson Zoom Social starts at 2:00pm HT / 5pm PT. (Find all Patron events on our 2025-05-22 07:30:54 +0000 UTC View Post
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I am excited to announce that the #100DaysUke2025 t-shirt design by artist Dan Funderburgh (who created the 2021 through 2024 designs, as well) is now available in three color options for international orders (and on-demand printing) through Project Manager Jenny's Redbubble...
2025-05-22 02:08:00 +0000 UTC View Post
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A warm welcome to all the new Patrons! If you're a new Patron, please introduce yourself in the comments, and check out the New Patrons section below. Take some time to look around, check out the WelcomeGuide/FAQ, and post any additional question...
2025-05-02 19:34:10 +0000 UTC View Post
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On Friday, May 2nd, 2025 we will reach Day 63 of this year’s 100 Days of Ukulele project, which started on March 1st. Whether you’re participating in this year's project by posting and/or commenting -- or just curious about it -- I invite you to join me this Friday for our third First Friday Mixer on Zoom!
In this live event, you...
2025-04-29 17:14:24 +0000 UTC View Post
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So excited to announce my return to Japan! But first, a big thank you for all the love and support for my new single "Microscope." I can't wait to play it live for everyone at the Blue Note Napa show this weekend with the wonderful Hawaiian falsetto artist Ste...
2025-04-22 22:34:35 +0000 UTC View Post
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With great pride and gratitude, I'm happy to share my new recording of an original song. "Microscope (Tiny Telephone Sessions)" is out now.
Please watch the video and stream the track wherever you listen to music. If you feel so moved, you can 2025-04-18 22:54:58 +0000 UTC View Post
Hi all! Sharing this post again, now that it is available for all Patrons $1+. A fun lesson for all levels, enjoy!
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I'll see you Thursday, April 17th at 2:30pm Hawaii Time / 5:30pm Pacific Time for our monthly Live Lesson. If you click on the video above, you’ll see a countdown for your time zone. The pre...
2025-04-17 05:25:23 +0000 UTC View Post
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A warm welcome to all the new Patrons! If you're a new Patron, please introduce yourself in the comments, and check out the New Patrons section below. Take some time to look around, check out the WelcomeGuide/FAQ, and post any additional question...
2025-04-12 22:02:27 +0000 UTC View Post
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Tomorrow, we kick off our Patreon 10th Anniversary festivities, and I look forward to seeing Patrons in person at the U3 concert at Blue Note Hawaii. If you can't make it to Hawaii, you can still join us for the concert via livestream.
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I'll see you Thursday, March 13th at 2:30pm Hawaii Time / 5:30pm Pacific Time for our monthly Live Lesson. If you click on the video above, you’ll see a countdown for your time zone. The pre-Lesson Zoom Social starts at 2:00pm HT / 5pm PT. (Find all Patron events on our 2025-03-13 04:59:29 +0000 UTC View Post
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A warm welcome to all the new Patrons! If you're a new Patron, please introduce yourself in the comments, and check out the New Patrons section below. Take some time to look around, check out the WelcomeGuide/FAQ, and post any additional question...
2025-03-11 18:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
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Aloha, Patrons! Our 10-year Patreon anniversary party in Hawaii fast approaches. Give a shout out in the comments if you'll be attending! (For those who can't make it this year, we'll do another Hawaii gathering before too long.)
Please, if you're planning to be there, fill o...
2025-03-10 23:32:47 +0000 UTC View Post
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UPDATE: Save the date for our next First Friday Zoom Mixer on April 4th, 2025, at 1pm Eastern Time.
Aloha, friends!
On Friday, March 7, 2025 we will reach Day 7 of this year’s 100 Days of Ukulele project, which started on March 1st. Whether you’re participating in this year's project by posting and/or commenting -- or just curious about it -- I invite you to
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It is now March 1st in some parts of the world, and for anyone who's embarking on this 100 Days of Ukulele journey with us, Happy Day 1! For more info on all things 100 Days 2025, read this informational post and watch the project live chat.
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2025-02-28 13:00:17 +0000 UTC View Post
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Do you have questions about 100 Days of Ukulele Project or recording yourself? Check out the FAQ and a handy online tracker here, and find all things 100 Days related in this post.
To get myself warmed up for t...
2025-02-26 01:27:55 +0000 UTC View Post
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The 100 Days of Ukulele Project 2025 begins very soon - March 1st is Day 1! Thanks to our 100 Days Admin team, the new 2025 Facebook group is now open. This is a private group where you can post videos as part of the project, watch participants' videos to give them support, and get inspiration to join the project if you're new. Remember, positive comments only. We work hard to keep this a ...
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I'll see you Thursday, February 20th at 2:30pm Hawaii Time / 4:30pm Pacific Time for our monthly Live Lesson. If you click on the video above, you’ll see a countdown for your time zone. The pre-Lesson Zoom Social starts at 2:00pm HT / 4pm PT. (Find all Patron events on our 2025-02-20 06:22:07 +0000 UTC View Post
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I have been digging this song with a beginner-friendly island strum, and I taught this song for last month's Mindful Beginner Jam. Now here's a play-along for everyone to jam to, and if you watch to the end, you'll get a healthy dose of my kitty Mochi. 😻
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2025-02-07 19:42:34 +0000 UTC View Post
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A warm welcome to all the new Patrons! If you're a new Patron, please introduce yourself in the comments, and check out the New Patrons section below. Take some time to look around, check out the WelcomeGuide/FAQ, and post any additional question...
2025-02-06 18:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
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Another show announcement! Excited to team up with Hawaiian falsetto artist Steven Espaniola for our first show at the Blue Note in Napa, California. Expect a night of beautiful vocal harmonies, Hawaiian classics, original songs, and the debut of our New Wave collaboration.
Cynthia Lin + Steven Espaniola
Sunday, April 27th at...
2025-02-04 03:22:05 +0000 UTC View Post
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Happy Year of the Snake!! 🐍 I am currently working on a new recording project, and I can't wait to share with you!! In the mean time, I'm thrilled to announce a special U3 show, to celebrate our Patreon 10 year Anniversary!
U3 + Friends Ukulele Jazz Brunch, featuring Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel!
Saturday, March 15th at 1pm @ Blue Note Hawaii
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I'll see you Thursday, January 16th at 2:30pm Hawaii Time / 4:30pm Pacific Time for our monthly Live Lesson. If you click on the video above, you’ll see a countdown for your time zone. The pre-Lesson Zoom Social starts at 2:00pm HT / 4pm PT. (Find all Patron events on our 2025-01-15 21:14:06 +0000 UTC View Post
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Happy to share my first video of 2025.☀️ Join me for a little island-style boat jam, and bring your uke to play along! Chord chart attached at the bottom of this post, free for everyone to download.
Can you tell that the ocean is my happy place? 😎 Hopefully I will see lots of Patrons in these Hawaiian waters for our Patreon 10th Anniversary Party on 3/15, details coming soon!
Watch "Island in the Sun": 2025-01-12 19:22:42 +0000 UTC View Post
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Aloha, Patrons!!
Happy New Year -- It's January 2025! A warm welcome to all the new Patrons! If you're a new Patron, please introduce yourself in the comments, and check out the New Patrons section below. Take some time to look around, check out the WelcomeGuide/FAQ<...
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