Wow, time sure can fly by fast when you’re having ... well, frankly when you’re just trying to keep your head on straight in the middle of all manner of urgent family matters, tending to the upkeep of a 12-acre farm with two donkeys (and two mutts nearly big as donkeys), sorting out how to re-home a beehive (also nearly as big as a donkey), rehearsing for a big show (at the Bugle Boy this past weekend), preparing for an OYOU women’s retreat (this coming weekend, right here at Wilory Farm, hence the beehive emergency), answering countless work emails, handling two back-to-back "Life's a Song" workshops, and finding 90 minutes a day for grueling vocal therapy. Whew! My point is, yours truly has been so busy over the last three weeks that I just now realized how overdue I am in posting a proper recap about Tammi Fest Weekend, which happened back at the end of September. I did manage to post a quick little video when I came up for air a couple of days after the event, but then I got swept away tending to all of the above. Most of which I’m STILL tending to. But I didn’t want to go another day without attempting to express my gratitude to everyone who helped make Tammi Fest 2023 happen. So here goes ...
Like last year, we kicked things off with a ticketed in-door concert and OYOU fundraiser, held in the events space on Main Street in downtown Martindale, which was generously donated to us for the evening by Carlton Carl. We sold out of all available tickets before doors opened, with about 150-odd people squeezing into the room like a donkey crammed into a bikini. The concert was a “song swap” with Lloyd Maines and myself and our dear friends Adam and Chris Carroll. I can’t even begin to tell you how rock-solid I think Adam and Chris are, other than I just love them like family. (Lloyd, too!) It’d be one thing if I was just a flat-out huge fan of their songs (which I am); but they’re also both a joy to work with and be around. Headwater Audio set up the raised stage and ran sound like total pros, just like they do for the OYOU’s Snowbird Concert Series in the winter, and Chelsea James of Creeksouth Farms worked her tail off on the flowers and decorations. She was assisted by Michelle Rumbaut, and we called the beautification and overall vibe of the venue “Project Beautiful.” Meanwhile, a whole host of other wonderful folks — including many longtime OYOU volunteers — pulled together to make the whole night feel like a true community effort and labor of love. A whole bunch of wonderful artists and local businesses — including Winston and Connie Haun, Annette Dever, Karen Moore, Susan Warren, and Spring Lee — donated art, gift baskets, and services for our silent auction, which was expertly run by Veronica Moreno. Patty, Paul, and Lil’ Paul Sughrue with Thundercloud Subs donated sandwiches and chips for all and also helped man the check-in table. Quinton Matthews donated some of the beer and wine, and my good friend Tracy Miller, worked the donation cash bar. Sherry Ascolese drove in from San Antonio, through rush-hour traffic, to hand deliver her homemade desserts, and Doug Carpenter helped deliver ice along with my favorite neighbor, Bill Jackson (Bill’s actually my ONLY neighbor, but he’s still my favorite!) Terry Koontz, who came all the way down from Fort Worth for the weekend, helped with seating folks and with whatever else was needed, and Richard Skanse took the night off from working the door at the Bugle Boy in La Grange to help run errands and ... work the door at Tammi Fest. And documenting the whole evening (and the festivities the following day, too) was local photographer extraordinaire Christopher Paul Cardoza.
Although it was sold out, we intentionally kept ticket prices low, which even a lifelong math hater like me knows is not technically the best strategy for a fundraiser event. But this nonprofit was founded on the belief that one’s finances, just like physical and health challenges, should never get in the way of anyone attending an OYOU event. Everything we do that has a ticket price will always be priced as low as we can get it. But thankfully we also had some longtime OYOU supporters and dear friends who bought seats at the “VIP” donor tables we reserved up front, and those tables went a long way toward helping to underwrite expenses for the entire weekend. In addition, the FREE outdoor concert on Saturday was funded in part by the City of Martindale. Folks came from all over Texas — and a few even flew in from out of state — for both days, and many of them stayed overnight in Martindale and San Marcos. We collected that hotel & B&B data and will turn it into the city. It’s taken me a long time to sort through income and expenses for the weekend, but because I think transparency is important — especially when using city funds and hotel tax dollars from local businesses! — I have uploaded the income and expense sheet for Tammi Fest here, on our website.
Anyway, back to the recap! After the ticketed concert on Friday night, Tammi Fest moved outdoors Saturday afternoon and long into the evening for a free, family-friendly music festival, street dance, and art market. This was held right across the street from the venue where he had the fundraiser the night before, and once again the OYOU’s amazing team of volunteers went above and beyond, especially MVP Veronica Moreno who set up and ran the OYOU’s info and merch table. Tracy Mock helped a bit, too! Headwater Audio ran sound and lights, and Bluebonnet Electric donated huge cooler fans — and bottled water! – that helped keep everyone cool and hydrated all day long. So did Robert Moreno, who hustled and bustled for hours on end keeping coolers iced down and stocked with the donated water bottles. And Lloyd stepped up and MC’d the event, introducing every artist and band that played.
And me? Well, I DANCED. All. Day. (And Night). Long. I’m not kidding. This event took six long months to plan, and by the time Saturday came around, I made the executive decision to ... have a good time. I wanted to relax and soak up the good vibes with my friends, and to listen to and enjoy every song. Elijah Stone kicked things off with a fantastic solo set, playing atmospheric country and swing fiddle tunes with a looper(!), followed by HalleyAnna Finlay (a Martindale native!) who captivated the crowd with her latest songs accompanied by her brother, Sterling Finlay. Sterling also played upright bass with the Ditch Crickets, the whip-smart, Cajun-spiced band led by another Martindale favorite, Daniel Driver. Then it was time for Possessed by Paul James — aka Konrad West — to take the whole crowd to church with a solo set that absolutely blew us all away. (He’s also booked to play at our free Snowbird Concert Series in January, by the way — check the OYOU website for details, because trust me, you do NOT want to miss that one!)
After Possessed by Paul James, Rochelle and the Sidewinders took the stage right around sunset and really set the night ablaze. Rochelle is honestly one of my favorite singers in Texas, and frankly, that whole band takes the word “professional” to new heights. And so does Austin’s Henry Invisible, who played the last set of the night. Beth Chinderle, his other half, joined him for the last song, a funky grooving, fist-pumping, whole-body-and-soul-shaking JAM of a number that turned the whole area in front of the stage into a mosh pit. But a HAPPY mosh pit, with folks of all ages and from all walks of life having an absolute blast. It was beautiful ... and worth every ache in my body the next day from dancing my booty off! Because when I looked all around me and saw so many longtime friends and fans — and lots of happy people and families I didn’t even know, too — I was flat-out overcome with joy. I honestly don’t think I’ve smiled or laughed so much all year long.
On the conservative side, I’d estimate that we had somewhere around 375 - 400 people in attendance on Saturday. I again want to thank the City of Martindale for helping to fund the event, and the Martindale Police Department, who blocked off the street so folks could safely wander around and not worry about traffic. I also want to thank Kyle Mooty from the Lockhart Register for writing about the OYOU and Tammi Fest in advance of the event, and Shannon West from the San Marcos Daily Record, who attended on Saturday and wrote a wonderful wrap-up piece. Their support is crucial in helping to get the word out about what the OYOU is and what we do, not just for this one weekend but all year long.
Oh, one final note. This was the last year that our annual fundraiser and festival will be called “Tammi Fest.” We used to call it “Playing for Good,” but I renamed it in honor of my sister after her passing in 2018. But the truth is, it’s just too hard for me — and my family — to keep talking about her and our loss in public. There’s still a lot of grieving yet to do, but it needs to be done privately. I have honored my sister and will continue to honor her with mental health programs the OYOU is launching in 2024, but next year’s event will transition into “OYOU Fest Weekend.”
As always, Thanks for your support!
Your friend in music,
Terri Hendrix
OYOU Online: Beyond Basic Guitar Workshop
The OYOU's "All Soul's Harvest" Women's Retreat @ Wilory Farm
For complete description and itinerary, please email us!
Please purchase a ticket here, and then RSVP at the calendar link!
Want to camp out? RV park? Stay in the Wilory Farm/OYOU Space rustic lodging?
Email us for information: ownyourownuniverse@gmail.com
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$150.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
DEC. 9th 10:00 - 12:00PM OYOUth Club - Writer's Nest Incubator Program
$25.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
LeAnn Pearce is a musician's musician with firey vocals and a deft and mult-genre grasp on both electric and acoustic guitar.
Join Team OYOU's LeAnn Pearce for a three-week online workshop that will teach you more than just the basics on guitar. This workshop is suitable for all ages. You'll learn how to tune your instrument, change strings, and get to playing some popular songs that use all the basic chords. You'll also learn how to strum in tune, in time, and change chords easily and efficiently. It's a four part series. All classes will be online and recorded and avilable to all so that you can practice and or play along if you miss a class.
January 10th, 15th, 17th
5:00 - 7:30PM CT
Ages 18 +
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Have you ever wanted to write a song? Are you writing songs and can't finish them? Do you have scraps of ideas and need help organizing and training your muse to work on your behalf? Do you just need a jump start back into the creative process? If so, this class is for you. It's a stress free and welcoming community of creative folks from all walks of life. All skill levels are welcome. You do not have to play an instrument to take this class. We will help you to get the music out of your heart and head and onto the page in a format you'll be proud of at the completion of this THREE PART class.
OYOU Online: Bucket List Songwriting W/Terri Hendrix
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WED October 4th OYOU Online Songwriter's Sewing Kit Sessions W/Terri Hendrix
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Only 3 tickets available!
Calling all musicians and songwriters! Join Terri Hendrix in the virtual world of creativity with the OYOU's Online's Songwritr's Sewing Kit session. Get ready for an incredible experience where you'll receive a one-on-one valuable feedback session, song tweaks, critiques, setlist and performance suggestions, and an in depth song analysis of songs you might need help with. Each session is 90 minutes.
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$50.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
SUNDAY OCT 8TH OYOU @ Wilory Farm Sip & Paint W/Cecily Howze 10:00 - 1:00
Join the wonderful Cecily Howze as she leads an instructional tutorial and workshop on landscape painting at Wilory Farm.
Class includes all supplies, canvas, and paints!
We'll have coffee, tea, complimentary lavender mimosas for the adults, lemonaid for the kids, and munchies for everyone.
Ages 13 +
$25 per person
$25.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
May 4th, 11th, and 18th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
OYOU Online: Kevin Carroll's Ukulele Sessions
Join team OYOU with a workshop that will teach you more than just the basics on ukulele. This workshop is suitable for all ages. You'll learn how to tune your instrument, change strings, and get to playing some popular songs that use all the basic chords. You'll also learn how to strum in tune, in time, and change chords easily and efficiently. It's a three part series. All classes will be online and recorded and available to all so that you can practice and or play along if you miss a class. The workshops take place on May 4th, 11th, and 18th from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. The price includes all three workshops.
Three Classes
$100 total
For repeat OYOUer's We are trying out a new ticketing system. No need to to RSVP for the Zoom link.
About Kevin Carroll: Kevin Carroll is a certified State of Texas Elementary Educator; a member of the Texas Music Educators Association; an instructor at ukulele workshops around the world; a performing and recording artist; and a teacher of both private and group music lessons to all ages and levels in Austin, TX. Equally passionate about music, education and ukulele, Kevin seeks to inspire and empower students to exercise their birthright of making music. Kevin has recently completed all three years of course study in the James Hill Ukulele Initiative Teacher Certification Program and has been hired as teacher in the highly esteemed program. This training has served to make Ukulele in the Classroom a popular and successful learning approach in Austin. Kevin’s scope of teaching includes Texas-based music, blues, soul, funk, Celtic, Classical, African, differentiated ukulele ensembles, and beginners of all ages. He has been a resident of Austin, TX for over 20 years where he has played guitar and toured across the globe with Americana artists such as the Flatlanders (Joe Ely, Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore), Jimmy LaFave, Alejandro Escovedo, Robyn Ludwick , Charlie and Bruce Robison and many others. In addition to leading his own groups as a singer-songwriter, Kevin has produced albums and written songs for several Austin artists.
This section is for folks that are attending our Snowbird Concert Series in person and want to purchase a raffle ticket! Suggested donation $5.00 per ticket but please just enter the amount you feel most comfortable with! Be sure to turn your raffle ticket in up front in the lit house box!
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Annual OYOU Women's Retreat
Your donations not only help us pull this retreat off, you help us keep it affordable for those that wish to come. Several women in need are gifted scholarships to attend this annual women's retreat for free. Our women in need are undergoing or have undergone treatment for cancer, or have other underlying financial, physical, and or emotional conditions that render them in need of this gal-pal getaway. This retreat inspires and transforms the lives of all that attend.
Please consider donating or hopping on board to become an official 2023 sponsor! Your $300 donation will scholarship a woman to come to this retreat free of charge. It'll also cover their room and all meals! Sponsors are included on our website and in promotional materials for this event.
Thanks for your consideration!
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$10.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
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Morning Class 10:00 - 11:30AM Central Time
Class A
Bill Paish
Carol Champagne
John Berger
Suzanne Kennedy
Katie Cash
Holly Hayes
Oscar Walker
Vickie Genfan
Dorothy LeBlanc
Carmen Rumbaut
Afternoon Class 12:00 - 1:30 Central Time
Class B
Christal Moore
Anna Beavers
Kelliann Beavers
Diane Zweig
Diane Olson
Kara Riojas
Terry Koontz
Harry Nutter
John Bachman
Terri Hendrix
OYOUth Club & Songwriting W/Terri Hendrix: Saturday, November 20th
Not Available Online
Class takes place @ Wilory Farm
FREE With select OYOU membership tiers!
Ages 8-18 10:00AM - 2:00PM
Kids under 12 are free
Complimentary Pizza, Apple Juice, and Cookies!
1. No musical skills needed to attend
2. All minor's must have a parent and or legal guardian present.
3. Adults and kiddos must be vaccinated or have negative covid test within 48 hours of the workshop. It's the honor system.
4. Out of respect for those with compromised immune systems, we do require masks be worn.
5. We sanitize everything and have limited our class size.
6. We do not allow drop offs at this time. Parents must stay on site at all times.
7. We will have instruments for the kids to try out (if they do not have one) and we'll do creative writing.
8. Kids that own musical instruments, are welcome to bring them.
We're opening classes back up at Wilory Farm. Come pet the mini zoo. Kick back at Wilory Farm and watch the kids sing it, write it, and learn how to play it.
Our OYOUth Club is an ongoing music and creative arts program with a mission to enhance artistic endeavors and leadership skills in today's youth. Our classes are welcoming to all in spite of social or mobility issues.
Are you interested in this class online? Please email us! We will offer these classes online, too.
$25.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
OYOU @ Wilory Farm: Beginning Mandolin 101 W/Winston Haun January 28th 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
This workshop will be held in person, at Wilory Farm.
Class description is posted on our calendar.
Please get tickets and then RSVP at our calendar link.
$25.00
- Sold Out
OYOU @ Wilory Farm: Mandolin Scales W/Winston Haun Date TBA 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
This workshop will be held in person, at Wilory Farm.
Class description is posted on our calendar.
Please get tickets and then RSVP at our calendar link.
$25.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
OYOU Online: Country Blues Fingerpicking W/Terri Hendrix TBA
Online workshop.
Class description is posted on our calendar.
Please get tickets and then RSVP at our calendar link.
$25.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
Jana Pochop: All Things Social Media "Making Your Socials Work For You" Monday Nov. 22 6:30 - 8:00PM
This adventure is free with select OYOU membership tiers!
Jana Pochop hosts an online workshop about the ins and outs of all things social media.
We'll take a wideview lens look at all the social media tools available to musicians and artists of all kinds - but then take a closer look at which are absolutely necessary for DIY artists who are using the internet as their storefront and promo machine. We'll make sure your platforms are working for you instead of against you by going over best practices and ways to keep the content and interest flowing. Topics covered: Facebook and Instagram best practices, video creation ideas and Youtube channel optimization.
“Jana Pochop is a dynamic writer, singer and guitar player….With a uniquely original voice and a driving right hand rhythm style, she delivers a powerful solo show. With a totally honest approach, Jana writes lyrics that she had to have lived through.” – Lloyd Maines
“Jana is absolutely crushing this insightfully fresh combination of folk, indie, hip-hop, pop with the sweetened & bright melodies that keep the hooks in the music just as sharp the lyrics and her songwriting instincts.” – Sleeping Bag Studios Review
“Money & Heart is a gorgeous song, breathtakingly honest and compelling with every word, the sudden switch to rap surprises at first but by the time the second verse hits you’re completely entranced by the journey.” – Stereo Stickman Review
$25.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
Jazz Guitar W/Whit Smith: Sunday, November 21st @ 10:00AM
Online only
Free with select OYOU membership tiers!
After these new classes AND the additional bonus of having access to Whit's last class with us, you will graduate with a real solid handle on jazz guitar and some real great jazz standards! Join us!
November 21st 10:00 to 11:30 CT
Classes are archived as well and all students will have access to the archived lessons from Whit's last two classes, too.
Level: You need to definitely know how to make guitar chords and know how to change chords. This class is not a beginning guitar class.
Suitable for ages 12 and up
Whit Smith is a founder of the world traveling "Hot Club of Cowtown." Based in Austin, Texas the band has toured and recorded consistently since 1997 and has opened shows for Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan, Robert Earl Keen to Brian Ferry and Roxy Music. Whit is known for his unique and highly stylized swing guitar playing drawing influences from Django Reinhardt, Eldon Shamblin, George Barnes and Les Paul and an entire world of rare and esoteric guitarists. An experienced teacher, Whit makes simplifying, understanding and application the goal for all material shared! Everyone walks away with something new to play!
Whit says, "I have been playing swing and western swing all over the world for almost 25 years at this point. I specialize in the 1930s and 40’s flavors!"
$50.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
How To Work Your Gear! Livestream, Audio & Video!
Ages 12 +
Online
How do you livestream?
What software do you need?
How do you set your levels?
How do you record good videos and audio at the same time?
What lighting do you need?
What are good mic's?
And on and on and on!
We will share what works and what doesn't during this class!
August 25th 6:30 - 8:00PM: Create the Life You Want With Studio Ruby!
“What we resonate with is what we experience. And if we have negative unconscious beliefs (of which we’re often unaware of), then that’s what we will get in relationships, career, health, etc. Negative unconscious patterns make it hard for positive change to occur because our “programming” says otherwise. Through neuroscience and energy healing, this Resonance Repatterning Session will identify in-coherences within each of us, which we will shift. This shift raises our vibration to that of love, compassion and self-healing.” — Ruby Powell
Ages 18 +
Have a child interested in a future class like this? Email us!
Class is online only
Class will be recorded and will be also be available on demand.
Ruby C Powell is a Holistic Health Practitioner/Energy Healer who is thrilled to guide and introduce clients to a powerful technique for removing unconscious beliefs that keep us stuck in unwanted and/or negative life patterns. Whether it's addiction, depression, anxiety, PTSD, lack of confidence, troubled relationships, coming to terms with your own sexual identity/LGBTQ, career concerns or debilitating fears. Resonance Repatterning is an evolutionary process that is transforming people and helping them to live life to the fullest. It is truly magical.
Ruby was introduced to the healing process that is Resonance Repatterning in 2014 by a close friend. She confided about an issue in her life that kept resurfacing saying, “It’s like this pattern that keeps coming back.” Prior to that, after discussing recurrent neck and shoulder issues with her chiropractor, it was recommended that she visit a healing center that utilizes spiritual philosophies to improve mind, body and spirit, a process very similar to Resonance Repatterning. She knew after only a few sessions that she would become a practitioner and utilize this process to change other people’s lives the way it did hers.
Bachelors and Masters Degree, both from the University of Texas at San Antonio
Certified Practitioner of Resonance Repatterning
Certified Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming
Certified NLP Coach, Certified Hypnotist Practitioner
Certified Practitioner of Time Line Therapy®
$35.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
Ordinary Elephant: Storytelling through Song
All levels
All ages
Class is taught by Pete and Crystal Damor of the songwriting duo, "Ordinary Elephant."
Supplies needed: Pen, paper ... we will be doing some writing exercises
About the Class:
Songs tell stories. Whether these stories are our own, or belong to someone we’ve never met or to a 100-year-old oak tree, if they are rooted in emotional truth, they are capable of making a connection with, and moving, the listener. Stories can pass on wisdom, perspective, and healing. When in song form, we are able to layer and meld the foundational lyric and language with melody and arrangement to create an economical piece of sonic art.
As songwriters, we are in service to the song and the story it wants to tell. We are conduits who need to get out of our own way. In this class we will explore how we personally work to keep this at the forefront in our approach. Between Part One & Two, we will cover broad concepts and thought processes that we ground ourselves in when writing, and then delve into specific tools for helping to tap into ideas. We will look at ways to effectively expand those ideas and develop them into a structure that helps the story be heard. We will also touch on musical choices and arrangement and how these work with the lyrics and language to tell the whole story.
About Ordinary Elephant:
International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone in this world. The collaboration of husband and wife Pete and Crystal Damore, their connection, and their influences (such as Gillian Welch, Guy Clark, Anais Mitchell) all meet on stage. “Two become one, in song...hand-in-glove harmonies surprise the listener with focused intensity and musical mastery,” says Mary Gauthier. The Associated Press is calling their latest album, Honest, “one of the best Americana albums of the year.”
$40.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
Plank, Dobro, and Lap Steels: Music Workshop
Jeff Plankenhorn! Plank, Dobro, and Lap Steels: Music Workshop
This class is great for all levels! Dig into valuable pointers to play better, talk about gear, and more from a powerhouse performer, sideman, writer, and instrumentalist.
About Jeff:
Jeff Plankenhorn, singer-songwriter and all things strings multi-instrumentalist—guitar, lap steel, mandolin, piano, upright bass—began his career as a boy soprano in Ohio. After studying music theory and composition at University of Michigan, Texas beckoned when Ray Wylie Hubbard enticed Jeff to join his band. Slide guitar virtuoso, Jeff spent his early career backing the likes of Hubbard and Joe Ely. His patented lap slide guitar, “the Plank,” with a distinctive sound derived from the instrument's square neck and electric guitar body—netted him Austin Music Awards 2017 “Best Miscellaneous Instrument”.
Now a potent solo artist, his larger-than-life presence on stage binds together a host of talents into a powerful whole. His soulful roots rock gained him a seat among the best contemporary Americana songwriters, while the vocal clarity and power developed in his early years is unmistakable in his poignant baritone now. Jeff’s deep sense of community is evident in the Purgatory Players Gospel brunch, contributing 153,275 meals to the Texas Food Bank in 2019 and his fundraising efforts for the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians. He has collaborated with Ray Wylie Hubbard, Joe Ely, Patty Griffin, Ruthie Foster, Bob Schneider, the Flatlanders, “Scrappy” Jud Newcomb and more.
$40.00
- Sold Out
Kevin Carroll: absolUKE Beginners
All Ages
Dust off that ukulele and learn to play it! This class if for the absolute beginner or those just starting out! Join others and learn to play your instrument!
About Kevin:
Kevin Carroll is a certified State of Texas Elementary Educator; a member of the Texas Music Educators Association; an instructor at ukulele workshops around the world; a performing and recording artist; and a teacher of both private and group music lessons to all ages and levels in Austin, TX.
Equally passionate about music, education and ukulele, Kevin seeks to inspire and empower students to exercise their birthright of making music. Kevin has recently completed all three years of course study in the James Hill Ukulele Initiative Teacher Certification Program and has been hired as teacher in the highly esteemed program. This training has served to make Ukulele in the Classroom a popular and successful learning approach in Austin.
Kevin’s scope of teaching includes Texas-based music, blues, soul, funk, Celtic, Classical, African, differentiated ukulele ensembles, and beginners of all ages. He has been a resident of Austin, TX for over 20 years where he has played guitar and toured across the globe with Americana artists such as the Flatlanders (Joe Ely, Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore), Jimmy LaFave, Alejandro Escovedo, Robyn Ludwick , Charlie and Bruce Robison and many others.
$30.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
Larisa Montanaro: Vocal Lesson "Breath Support & Tone"
Find your fearless voice! Larisa Montanaro has been a professional singer and voice teacher for the past 25 years. Instead of worrying about cracking on the high notes, forgetting the words, or running out of breath too quickly, she will help you actually enjoy singing again and sound better than ever! Whatever level. Whatever style! This class is for you!
$25.00
- Sold Out
Kevin Carroll: Breaking Through the Beginner Ukulele Plateau DATE TBA
All Ages
Break through the frustrations of staying at the beginning level on your Ukulele. Move forward with new tools, chords, and techniques to kick your playing up a notch!
About Kevin:
Kevin Carroll is a certified State of Texas Elementary Educator; a member of the Texas Music Educators Association; an instructor at ukulele workshops around the world; a performing and recording artist; and a teacher of both private and group music lessons to all ages and levels in Austin, TX.
Equally passionate about music, education and ukulele, Kevin seeks to inspire and empower students to exercise their birthright of making music. Kevin has recently completed all three years of course study in the James Hill Ukulele Initiative Teacher Certification Program and has been hired as teacher in the highly esteemed program. This training has served to make Ukulele in the Classroom a popular and successful learning approach in Austin.
Kevin’s scope of teaching includes Texas-based music, blues, soul, funk, Celtic, Classical, African, differentiated ukulele ensembles, and beginners of all ages. He has been a resident of Austin, TX for over 20 years where he has played guitar and toured across the globe with Americana artists such as the Flatlanders (Joe Ely, Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore), Jimmy LaFave, Alejandro Escovedo, Robyn Ludwick , Charlie and Bruce Robison and many others.
$30.00
- Sold Out
Gear: How to Use Your Gear - TBA
Want to live stream? Record videos for YouTube? What gear do you need? And once you get that gear, how do you use it? Hear other artists share their tips about what works and what doesn't work. Work through computer settings, cables, and troubleshoot common issues.
$20.00
- Sold Out
Wendy Colonna
Feeling stuck? Thinking back on your New Year’s goals and wondering what happened? Noticing the gap between where you are and where you want to be getting wider instead of more narrow? Do you have a vision of a more wholehearted you that you just can’t quite seem to access?
Perfect. You may finally be ready to ditch the habits and beliefs that have been holding you back from becoming who you KNOW deep down you can become.
Let’s be honest, we can’t expect different results from the same mindset and actions. If what you’ve got going on isn’t working, WHY NOT explore what’s possible when you truly embrace the unknown!
In our workshop, we’re going to get creative. We’re going to get vulnerable. We’re going to play. We’re going to go deep.
We’re going to explore some ways of being and doing that may get you closer to the results you’re dreaming of and help that unhelpful inner critic to consider becoming an inner cheerleader.
We’re going to open our minds to some simple, but powerful things we can do each day to step toward joy with accountability and curiosity.
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About Wendy:
The Austin-American Statesman wrote “Wendy Colonna is not just a singer-songwriter, she’s a force of nature.” In addition to being a 20+ year touring and recording artist, Wendy empowers artists and entrepreneurs as a creative career coach, is co-owner of the acclaimed Tips Concerts series and writes award winning custom songs for advertising.
Since her move from Louisiana to Central Texas in 2000, Wendy Colonna has released eight acclaimed studio albums. Wendy has garnered critical acclaim from multiple outlets including the New York Times (describing her music as “ethereal”), received a 2016 Black Fret Major Grant and she was selected as a 2017 Kerrville Folk Festival New Folk Finalist. Her song, “A Happy Song,” custom-written for a Coca-Cola Ad hit the top of AdWeek and her track “My Southwest Louisiana Home,” written for Southwest Louisiana Tourism took home several ADDY awards.
$20.00
- Sold Out
Livestream Bootcamp
Hosted by: TBA
Workshop: TBA
Time: TBA
“Live streaming: where do I even begin?” Without having a basic understanding of how live streaming works, getting started can be intimidating. Even if you've hosted your own livestream before, there's always something new to learn when it comes to pulling a livestream off professionally. Whether you want to pre-record and play back your concert live, or play live online, you'll need the right lighting, equipment, and cables. This class also includes important tips to prevent buffering. You'll also learn how to stream on several social media platforms at the same time. Class includes PDF's of "How To" guides to get you up and streaming in no time at all!
$100.00
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Bucket List! Learn to Play the Guitar in 2021! Part One
Hosted by TBA
Workshop: TBA
Level: Beginning
Receive online hand outs, meet other artists, get inspiration, and get motivated!
Whether you're young or old, there's no better feeling than learning to play an instrument! For lots of people, this is a "bucket list" item! Join up now and learn to play! We will cover chords, strumming, and learning to read guitar tab so you can learn whatever music you want to learn!
All OYOU classes and concerts are held online. If for some reason, we feel it's safe to do so, there might be an option to meet at Wilory Farm for a class outing.
$50.00
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You Pick
Jana Pochop: Right Hand Strumming Techniques January 16th 10:00 - 11:30AM CT
Jana Pochop hosts an online workshop on developing and using your right hand to get the most out of your guitar. In most cases, basic strumming ability is kind of assumed, and players have no idea what to practice to train their right hand. Learn to keep your strums flow natural and stay in tune and in time!
“Jana Pochop is a dynamic writer, singer and guitar player….With a uniquely original voice and a driving right hand rhythm style, she delivers a powerful solo show. With a totally honest approach, Jana writes lyrics that she had to have lived through.” – Lloyd Maines
“Jana is absolutely crushing this insightfully fresh combination of folk, indie, hip-hop, pop with the sweetened & bright melodies that keep the hooks in the music just as sharp the lyrics and her songwriting instincts.” – Sleeping Bag Studios Review
“Money & Heart is a gorgeous song, breathtakingly honest and compelling with every word, the sudden switch to rap surprises at first but by the time the second verse hits you’re completely entranced by the journey.” – Stereo Stickman Review
$25.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U
LeAnn Pearce is a singer and guitarist from San Marcos, Texas. She has fronted several local acts, most notably, the James Brown-style original band, Jumbofunk. With over twenty years experience playing in live acts, LeAnn has spanned the genres from funk and blues to rock, gospel, and jazz. You can now catch her playing with the energetic rock band, The Revs, where she completes a trio of sultry singers and displays plenty of heavy riffs on a beautiful blue Gibson Les Paul. LeAnn is delighted to join the OYOU team to teach three songs to play on either acoustic or electric guitar!
Writer's Block
Want to learn to play your favorite songs in a fun lively group setting? This class is for you! Want to be a "Pick" of the month? Simply send in your song requests and we will do the rest! We line up the right teacher to teach your song picks, line up the date, and roll!
The Part That Ain't Art W/Terri Hendrix October 24th & 25th 1:00 - 2:30
Join us as we navigate the new music business, copyrights, publishing, online marketing, social media, and more! It's a healthy Q & A with handouts to help secure your music, plays, books, or poetry.
All levels are welcome to attend.
Courtesy of the Bugle Boy Foundation, and their "Soldier's Songs & Voices" program, veterans attend for free! Simply contact us to register (see button link)
$50.00
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At OYOU we hire artists and musicians to lead workshops or perform at our community concerts; providing them with additional income and more importantly a format in which to inspire and teach.
We hire and pay professional musicians and artists to lead our workshops. By providing a modest stipend, we are able to give back to the artist community by providing a means in which to support it.
Some of our workshop leaders have been affected by neurological conditions, cancer, depression, and other health challenges. They have found a role in mentoring students with similar health conditions and inspiring others to rise above their own personal challenges so that they, too, can embrace and enjoy a higher quality of life.
The OYOU is a "Get-It-Done" grassroots operation.
We are available to take our music programs and events on the road to rural areas throughout Texas. We have workshops and events tailored for all ages on a variety of subjects. We also have experience in music and creativity programs for those with special needs.
Please contact us if you have interest in hosting one of our programs or events at your place of business.
Online Event!
October 30th & 31st 2020
Our annual gal-pal getaway for ages 25 and up! We sing, dance, create, and share experiences and opportunities for self-growth through a myriad of mind-body-spirit activities.
Ongoing music, writing, and artistic expression programs. Workshops are one on one and/or with a group. Workshops take place online and are for ages 8 to 18.
It's an annual all ages free concert series that takes place the first Thursday of every month from October - March, at Saint Mark's Episcopal church in San Marcos, Texas. We offer top-notch entertainment from local and touring artists. We also serve up complimentary munchies and beverages courtesy of local businesses.
The OYOU's annual fundraiser is named “Tammi Fest” in honor of Terri's older sister, Tammi Hendrix, who passed away last March, 2018. In tribute to her sister, this event features all women musicians - some just beginning their promising careers and others with decades of experience. In addition to a full afternoon of live music, Tammi Fest features curated local and touring artists and makers to shop from and support.
Click the link for tickets and more information.
TBA
John Bachman
jabachman@earthlink.net
Writer's Nest
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John Bachman
jabachman@earthlink.net
Artist Way 2 (July 22 kick off)
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Guitar
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Next Class TBA
The OYOU Welcome's Back Mandy Rowden!
Georgia Parker Teaches Cindy Walker TBA
$25.00
- Available
- OYOU 2 U