Cory Teaches Music

April SOTM Poll

Happy April 1st (and no, this isn't a post to fool you!)

For our month's SOTM, we are going back to a dealers choice...sort of. Rather than voting on specific songs this month, I thought it might be fun to vote on a theme where I would then reveal the song based on the highest votes. I already have the options picked for the theme I have below, but I could certainly be swayed if you have a clever song that fits.

Let me know if you think this kind of poll is fun and you'd like to ...

Go Your Own Way By Fleetwood Mac

Hi Everyone,

Today we have a fun UBass and ukulele cover of "Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac. The ukulele tutorial will come out next week. I'll update this post with that YouTube link then. That way you have a single post with all the information!

Go Your Own Way UBass and Ukulele: https://youtu.be/Os6uVQ7CZpE

Go Your Own Way Tutorial: http...

Beginner Ukulele Series Episode 1

Hi Everyone! 

Today we have the first full episode of the new Beginner Ukulele Series learning "Chasing Cars." This is meant to be a relaxed, but more in depth, look at how to approach to learning songs using basic techniques. If you used Let's Play Ukulele, this is the next step to developing those skills!

YouTube Tutorial: https://youtu.be/FQcEvW1Ib6E

I have also added an updated song sheet for this ...

You're So Vain YouTube Play Along and Song Sheet

Happy Sunday!

Attached below you will find the YouTube play along video link and song song sheet for Carly Simon's "You're So Vain." The chords in this tune are very beginner friendly, so I tried to demonstrate how mixing up some simple strums can make the song approachable and quick to learn. I hope you enjoy!

Play Along Link: https://youtu.be/qqHfz-HvcUo

Best,

Cory

I Can See Clearly Now Tutorial Link and Song Sheet

Happy Sunday!

Attached below you will find the YouTube tutorial link and song sheet for Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now." This is such a joyful tune and I had a lot of fun putting it together, so I hope you enjoy :)

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/xqV8plq-JF8

Best,

Cory

March SOTM Poll

Happy March 1st,

I hope everyone enjoyed their Leap year yesterday. I don't have a theme for this month, but these are song tunes that have been on my mind. Let me know which you'd like to see made into a tutorial and a play along by voting on your favorite! Voting ends March 15th.

Best,

Cory

New Series + February SOTM

Happy Sunday Everyone!

I am starting a new series where, every couple weeks, I'll feature a fun song that is not only easy to learn, but that only requires three chords and a few easy picking and strumming techniques. Overtime, I will be adding more chords and techniques to this series to offer a progressive list of songs to challenge you over time. This has been a long time project I've been working on, so I'm looking forward to getting the ball rolling 😊

Check it out here: 2024-02-18 14:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post

On the Road Again by Willie Nelson Song Sheet and Play Along

Happy Sunday (or Superbowl Sunday for those following American football),

Today I have a play along for Willie Nelson's "On the Road Again," which is just a delight.

Attached below you will find the song sheet for this tune and the link for the play along on YouTube.

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/KBdSAplyK5g

Best,

Cory

February SOTM Poll

Happy February 1st Everyone,

I don't know about you, but I feel like January flew by! Now that it's February, I'm feeling like being a little rebellious and have picked break up songs, rather than love songs for this month's theme. I did this a few years ago and thought it was fun. So here you go!

Voting will end on the 15th!

Best,

Cory

"Linger" by The Cranberries Play Along and Song Sheet

Hi Everyone,

While I am yet to be 100% recovered from being ill, I have managed to get over this cold enough that I can film again! I am also very excited for the next few songs, as I will be featuring some classic tunes that I feel like everyone loves, but don't always come to mind...Like "Linger" by The Cranberries!

Attached below you will find the song sheet and YouTube play along link so you can play this one...

No Video this Week

Hi All,

Unfortunately, it’s that time of the year and I’ve gotten myself into a doozy of a cold so I won’t be able to release a video this week. I’ll try to make it up down the line, but unfortunately I’ve lost my voice so I can’t film. Hopefully I’ll be better next week and be back at it!

In the meantime, I’m excited to share that the SOTM for January is “I Can See Clearly Now” and the runner up is “On the Road Again.” I’ll get working on these tunes to ...

"Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley Song Sheet and Tutorial

Happy Sunday!

For our first tutorial of the New Year, we have "Hound Dog" by Elvis Presley. This is such a great beginner tune but also offers a few extras if you want to challenge yourself or try something new.  Attached below you will find the song sheet and tutorial link for this song.

Tutorial Link: https://youtu.be/MGbEInYx6is

I hope you enjoy!

Best,

Cory

Jan SOTM Options

Happy 2024!! 

Here are your Jan SOTM options. In honor of the 1st of the year (or 2nd I suppose), all of our options this month are about making a change or starting anew. Let me know which songs you are most interested in by the 15th so I can make the highest rated a full tutorial and the runner up a play along!

We are also starting our first Session for those who have that benefit. You can let me know by Jan 6th whether you'd like to join us on Saturdays at 12 pm. CST. The ...

White Winter Hymnal by Fleet Foxes Song Sheet and Play Along

Happy New Year's Eve!

Attached below you will find the song sheet and play along link for "White Winter Hymnal" by Fleet Foxes. 

I hope you have a wonderful rest of your 2023 and pleasant 2024!

Play Along Link: https://youtu.be/SsSBHTByQhA

Best,

Cory

*Update*

I have now attached the TAB for the solo that Jordan plays in the tutorial. If you have any questions about the symbols y...

What Christmas Means to Me by Stevie Wonder Song Sheet

Happy Holidays!

Attached below you will find the song sheet for "What Christmas Means to me" by Stevie Wonder. For the 4th year in a row, Jordan joined me for a fun holiday cover!  We always have fun putting these together, so we hope you enjoy!

YouTube Cover: https://youtu.be/cunhQ4x1C0Y

Best,

Cory

Rocking Around the Christmas Tree Tutorial and Song Sheet

Hi Everyone!

Attached below you will find the song sheet and tutorial like for "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee. I love this tune, so doing a lesson for it was super fun for me. I hope you find some time to play it over the next few days if you have the inclination!

Tutorial Link: https://youtu.be/uFh3-yiVYZk

Best,

Cory

December SOTM is...

"Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree" by Brenda Lee and our play along will be "White Winter Hymnal" by Fleet Foxes. Because of how we need to film the rest of the songs this month, my posting days for the rest of 2023 will be the following:

-"Rocking Around the Christmas Tree" on December 24th (Tutorial)

-"What Christmas Means to Me" by Stevie Wonder on December 25th (Cover, but the song sheet will be shared)

-"White Winter Hymnal" on December 31st (Play Along)

So, no v...

December SOTM Poll

Happy December 1st!

This month's theme is Winter Pop Tunes. I have two songs that are newer holiday classics and two songs that are just about the general winter season. It will be fun to put together an arrangement for any of these tunes, so I hope you enjoy! 

Voting ends on December 15th and the most voted song will be made into a tutorial and the runner up will be a play along. My husband, Jordan, and I, have made it a bit of a tradition to do a fun holiday cover where he ...

Fast Car Live Lesson Recording

Hi Everyone! 

I hope you have found this (US) holiday weekend to be relaxing! A few items of business...

Here is the "Fast Car" live lesson recording for anyone who was unable to make our lesson last week:

https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/oMwDc-0D2e9a4rB-l2NK1IFwuzDpWNy6fgIPRxpe5fGmiWreSiQEDh3Y0jVz4yjP.US_-q93CmIm1oAk2<...

Use To Be Young by Miley Cyrus Song Sheet and Play Along Link

Hi Everyone!

Attached below you will find the song sheet and play along link for Miley Cyrus' "Used To Be Young." This has a bunch of fun little musical hints toward others songs she has done from her career so far...comment below if you notice any!

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/fG5J7k4tO9Y

Best,

Cory

Fast Car by Tracy Chapman Tutorial and Song Sheet

Hi Everyone and Happy Sunday!

Attached below you will find the tutorial and song sheet for "Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman. 

This will serve as a good challenge for anyone who is feeling like they want to move from beginner to Intermediate with their playing. I also STRONGLY recommend watching this video before coming to our live lesson next Saturday, if you plan to attend. Having a little bit of background will be helpful as we often aren't able to condense an entire song into a...

Fast Car Live Lesson

Hi Everyone!

Based on the results of the poll, we will have our live lesson for “Fast Car” Saturday, November 18th at 2 PM CST/Chicago Time. Here is the Zoom info:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82315862319?pwd=MFZ2WGJNVWdSYWQwbU9FTlpGSE93Zz09

Meeting ID: 823 1586 2319

Passcode: 255253

The tutorial for this will come out this S...

November SOTM

Hi Everyone! 

Moving over to the new tiers took a bit of time and energy, so I wanted to wait until that got all settled before sending out this month’s SOTM options! (And don’t forget, you can now submit SOTM options using this form)  Because we are getting a bit of a late start, voting will go until the 21st of November! 

The theme for this...

New Tier System Now In Effect!

Hi Everyone and Happy Halloween, if that's your thing!

THE NEW TIER SYSTEM IS IN EFFECT, I REPEAT, THE NEW TIER SYSTEM IS IN EFFECT! 

Okay, I will stop with the all caps, but I just want to illustrate the importance of this message.

Below I have outlined the general benefits of the new tier system An important note concerning everyone currently in the Silver or $5 tier:

***As I was switching over the tiers and making updates, I discovered that I am unabl...