Workshop B: Kids Ukulele Superstars

Name: Workshop B: Kids Ukulele Superstars
Start: 2026-10-31T10:00:00+1100
End: 2026-10-31T11:30:00+1100
Location: Heathcote Community House

Sat, 31 Oct, 10am - 11:30am AEDT

Heathcote Community House

Heathcote VIC, Australia

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In this workshop:

Learn popular song ‘Counting Stars’ by OneRepublic with local musician Mariah McCarthy.
Bring your own ukulele, or use one of ours!
This workshop is best suited to middle and upper primary aged students but keen younger kids are also welcome with an older buddy.
The song you learn on Saturday will be performed on stage on Sunday (depending on class interest)

What kids will learn: 4 basic chord shapes, a variety of strumming patterns, sing-a-long.

Trying out workshops at Heartcote 2026

In 2026, we are offering ukulele and singing workshops to give ourselves the opportunity to stretch!
In each workshop, we will learn a song, and all workshop groups will be invited to perform on stage on Sunday.
Check with your workshop leader for performance time.

About your presenter

Mariah McCarthy

Local musician Mariah McCarthy has been writing music and performing for 15 years, having released her debut EP ‘Counting Sheep’ in 2018, followed by album ‘At Home’ in 2022 and has received accolades including Ros Hales Memorial Award for Young Women in Music (with previous duo Deer Prudence) and Folk Alliance Youth Award Finalist. Mariah also has 10 years of teaching experience working across multiple primary schools in the area teaching both classroom music & one-on-one lessons.