Welcome | Cali Rose

Welcome to my website and blog!

Singer, ukulele and piano player, teacher, songwriter, entertainer and recording artist. What fun!

Ukulele video tutorials

Chord transitions and embellishments

New tutorial: 4/4 Strum Patterns!
Cali helps you add some new skills to your ukulele playing.

Zoom classes & lessons!

Learn ukulele skills and techniques and have fun!

Donation-based Zoom classes for beginners and intermediates—open to the public!

Cali Rose… in the Movies!

Never Too Old

An inspirational documentary about the power of music to enrich life for older audiences and it explores the paths of professional musicians (including me!) who perform for these audiences and love it!!!

“Your classes are a joy and I’m so thankful for Zoom so I can “attend.”

—C.

You have grown and nurtured the natural gifts that you were given, and in your sharing bring so much joy to so many others.

—A.

Your enthusiastic and supportive dedication to the CC Strummers and those of us here stands high in my mental list of things for which I continue to be grateful.

—C.

I can’t tell you how much I look forward to your classes. During this pandemic, it’s your bright smile and enthusiasm that has kept me sane. Thanks a zillion.

—D.

“I really like this new scale chart (movable). I remember when i first grokked the three fret, 1 octave C scale, and a whole new musical world was opened up to me. And then i went on holiday with my uke and didn’t need music in order to…

—S.

You are an amazing connector of people…..”The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.” – Coretta Scott King. I love the fact that you are encouraging members to introduce themselves.

—D.

Thank you for your teaching and your music. I smile and laugh all the way through the lesson.

—L.

The routine of my life during this pandemic has been so enriched by taking your classes. My mental, physical, emotional and spiritual are healthier, I’m sure.

—L.

I LOVE your Monday and Thursday sessions and have learned so much from you…if anything, I get so inspired to play with that amazing smile of yours and the positive energy you give off every second of every minute!! Thanks again.

—M.A.

Thanks for keeping us sane in 2020

—A.

Thanks you, Cali. You are terrific fun. Good teacher too.

—B.

It’s really because of who you are, the quality of your work, and of course your embracing persona. Gratitude back for making my life better for the last seven years.

—M.

Cali, your class has been one of the highlights of the pandemic for me. I enjoy learning new things in your classes and appreciate all the knowledge of music you have shared with us. I love how you are always cheerful and happy in class and how you let…

—L.

Thank you so much for putting in hours of work so that we can enjoy and learn. Music therapy is the greatest for me.

—M.

Thank you for your loving time and effort you put into our weekly lessons. You are greatly appreciated. Have a wonderful 2021 year.

—K.

Please know how much your spirit touches us and helps us to keep (or try) our own spirits up. You have a very important place in this world and I hope the Zoom classes help to keep your spirits up too!

—B.

Cali, thank you for all your hard work in creating the music sheet for Aloha ‘Oe. I’ve been working on it, watching the YouTube videos and appreciate the creative challenge you had to get it into a playable format for us seniors. Beautiful song and arrangement. Thank you.

— M.

Today I became a CC strummer!! Cali is a fabulous teacher. Glad I was on mute. I wasn’t keeping up but I learned so much in one class! She’s amazing. I was very quiet. I sat in the hypothetical back row being a newbie!! I’ve got some practicing…

— L.

I really enjoy the Monday and Thursday classes. Several of your arrangements have become my favorites, especially La Bamba, the first song I have memorized in years. Thank you for offering these wonderful classes. They truly are a bright spot in this terrible time.

— M.

I can’t grasp most of those fancy up the neck chords but now I know they exist. Thanks Cali.

— D.

I really enjoyed the Thursday class – your energy and spirit really add to the joy of the class…I so appreciate you and your work. Thanks for helping all of us!!

— E.

Today was the best class ever, Cali! I learned so much and you were so clear on your instructions, I even had time to scribble them down.

—Toni

I wanted to thank you and let you know how much I’m enjoying these zoom meetups. Your song selections and arrangements are wonderful, and they strike just the right balance of fun and challenging — I always learn something new. During quarantine, it has been so nice to…

— B.

We wanted to thank you for your Zoom meetings. Bill and I are enjoying them very much. (Being a bass player he loves that you put in the beats since he’s not familiar with many songs.) All you do takes a lot of time and we appreciate it….

— S. & B.

I am happy to be back with you again! And after more than two years, my fingers still remember and were not sore. I am grateful and appreciate your zoom classes. You are effective and always a fantastic teacher! I especially like the close ups of your strumming…

— A.

Thanks for one of the few “bright spots” I look forward to every week!! Plus, I’m saving gas, wear and tear on my car and getting more sleep.

—L.

I also have to compliment you on how you chunk songs together using a common key for the theme for each session and your seamless spiraling upward of strum and fret fingering techniques at each session.

—T.

Thank you for all that you do for us, Cali. You’ve motivated me to actually practice and try to get rid of my sloppy fret habits

—Zoom Participant

Just want to congratulate you on your program today. It went really well. I loved being present for it. Joyful. You alternated between the individual singers and the group songs so fluidly. And it all was within the hour. Flawless.

— A.

Thank you once again, Cali, for sharing your special magic and the magic of the ukulele!

—N.

Cali’s version of Chopsticks.

Cali sings her own song “Smile, Smile, Smile.”

Brand New Day! A feel good, sing along, clap along song for ukulele!
Get the sheet music for “Brand New Day.

Cali Rose plays “The Way You Look Tonight” on piano.

Video Tutorials

Pick up new ukulele skills at your own pace. Chords, embellishments and more!

Cali’s Schedule

Zoom classes, workshops, appearances and more!

Donations

Suggested donation per Zoom class is $5
Read about the preparation that goes into each class

e-Newsletter

Upcoming CC Strummers Classes

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, The CC Strummers’ Monday and Thursday classes
are now online, via Zoom.

If you are not a member of The CC Strummers and would like to join us online, please email me for the login information.

When the crisis subsides, we’ll meet again!

Upcoming CC Strummers Shows

All our upcoming live shows are cancelled until further notice

Latest from the Blog

28 Dec 2020

366 DAYS

What a year! These 366 days. They came at us like roiling storm clouds. One freaking squall after another. At times I have felt like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, running for the backyard hole-in-the-ground before the tornado hits. My own storm shelter is made of blankets, which... Read More

11 Nov 2020

BRAND NEW DAY

“Remember, we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” Emily Kimbrough, author and broadcaster (1899-1989) I am not familiar with Emily nor her work, but I sure like this quote and maybe you noticed she lived a really long life.... Read More

20 Aug 2020

GOODBYE PRIVACY

I’m squirming slightly in the wobbly patient chair as my doctor peruses my electronic chart on her computer. There’s a lot to scroll through and, of all things, she lands on this: “You are due for your tetanus shot. It’s been ten years.” My doctor is brilliant, beautiful and... Read More

Welcome to my website and blog!

Singer, ukulele and piano player, teacher, songwriter, entertainer and recording artist. What fun!

Ukulele video tutorials

Chord transitions and embellishments

Zoom classes & lessons!

Learn ukulele skills and techniques and have fun!

Cali Rose… in the Movies!

Never Too Old

The CC Strummers

Teaching

In the News

My blog

Upcoming CC Strummers Classes

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, The CC Strummers’ Monday and Thursday classes
are now online, via Zoom.

Upcoming CC Strummers Shows

All our upcoming live shows are cancelled until further notice

Cali’s Upcoming Workshops

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, classes at Boulevard Music are cancelled until further notice.

Latest from the Blog

366 DAYS

BRAND NEW DAY

GOODBYE PRIVACY

Welcome to my website and blog!

Singer, ukulele and piano player, teacher, songwriter, entertainer and recording artist. What fun!

Ukulele video tutorials

Chord transitions and embellishments

Zoom classes & lessons!

Learn ukulele skills and techniques and have fun!

Cali Rose… in the Movies!

Never Too Old

The CC Strummers

Teaching

In the News

My blog

Upcoming CC Strummers Classes

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, The CC Strummers’ Monday and Thursday classes are now online, via Zoom.

Upcoming CC Strummers Shows

All our upcoming live shows are cancelled until further notice

Cali’s Upcoming Workshops

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, classes at Boulevard Music are cancelled until further notice.

Latest from the Blog

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, The CC Strummers’ Monday and Thursday classes
are now online, via Zoom.