Happy Day 1! Post here on the Patron-only 100 Days thread
Added 2025-02-28 13:00:17 +0000 UTC{Patron-only post}
Aloha, Patrons!
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.
I wanted to offer an option for folks who aren't on social media to post somewhere private, so we're going to use this post as a Patron-only thread for posting. If you are on social media, those platforms might be easier for you to upload videos and connect with your fellow project participants. If you'd like to try posting here, please know that it's an experiment, and we'll shape it based on those who participate. Remember that this is your project, and you can post anywhere that's convenient for you, and you are encouraged to build community wherever you'd like to see it!
We'll follow the same rules as our 100 Days facebook group (which has been managed with care by Jenny and the admins and moderators team, so we have them to thank for their leadership!):
Positive, supportive comments only. We are nurturing artists in development!
Project-related daily progress posts only. Start your comment with "Day x:". We also have a 100 Days chat thread that could be used for...chatting. :)
You will need to upload your video to another site (an unlisted YouTube, or your own drive) and then post the link in the comments. You can add some commentary about your daily post, but please keep it relevant to the project. This post can only be seen and commented on by other Patrons. I imagine we will use this post until it becomes difficult to navigate the comments, and then we can start a new post or move to the chat or evaluate other options.
Good luck, and see you on the journey!
xo cynthia.
Comments
I posted on the community page, oops
Maritza
2025-06-13 14:36:07 +0000 UTCDay100/100 days of ukulele2025 WOOHOO, made it!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeCgdzPAyVc hope you enjoy, it was a great journey
Maritza
2025-06-13 14:35:10 +0000 UTCDay 87 (Memorial Day), Taps by Brigadier General Daniel Butterfield. https://vimeo.com/1087822495
Michael Guzman
2025-05-26 21:40:41 +0000 UTCDay 78, Autre Bransle de Poictou Grand Bonnet Large by Adrian Le Roy, arranged by Samantha Muir. https://vimeo.com/1085362401
Michael Guzman
2025-05-18 21:21:48 +0000 UTCDay 72, Bransle de Poictou by Adrian Le Roy, arranged by Samantha Muir. https://vimeo.com/1083371742
Michael Guzman
2025-05-12 01:29:36 +0000 UTCDay 58, Tourdion by Adrian Le Roy, arranged by Samantha Muir. https://vimeo.com/1079206799
Michael Guzman
2025-04-28 01:08:20 +0000 UTCDay 50, Amazing Grace from arrangement on 8notes.com. Happy Easter. https://vimeo.com/1077009550
Michael Guzman
2025-04-20 17:40:28 +0000 UTCDay 44, Bransle Haulbaroys by Adrian Le Roy, Arranged by Samantha Muir. https://vimeo.com/1075154282
Michael Guzman
2025-04-16 14:39:24 +0000 UTCDay 35, Espanoleta by Gaspar Sanz, arranged by Jeff Peterson. https://vimeo.com/1072698204
Michael Guzman
2025-04-05 02:15:31 +0000 UTCBeautiful music, good work! Watching and listening to Samantha Muir is a discovery. Thanks for the tip!
Karin
2025-03-30 07:49:21 +0000 UTCDay 29, Bransle Gay by Adrian Le Roy, arranged by Samantha Muir. https://vimeo.com/1070713478
Michael Guzman
2025-03-30 02:29:13 +0000 UTCDay 23, Passemeze by Pierre Phalese, from arrangement by Samantha Muir for baritone ukulele. https://vimeo.com/1068676766
Michael Guzman
2025-03-24 00:18:58 +0000 UTCI posted last year on Facebook and even though I would like to avoid social media I guess I will go back there to see more posts. Good luck to all posting here.
Mary Whaley
2025-03-23 22:01:21 +0000 UTCDay 21 Normal by Martin Mull https://share.icloud.com/photos/07dXXCigEhQFSL7lQeSromjBQ
Mary Whaley
2025-03-21 23:30:11 +0000 UTCDay 20 Home from the road. “This Must Be The Place” https://share.icloud.com/photos/075WyK8vLnyoh8nPj_vOYQrUg
Mary Whaley
2025-03-20 23:35:34 +0000 UTCDay 19 Faith https://share.icloud.com/photos/081iqIBhtQPQGQx52bo5R6QFA
Mary Whaley
2025-03-20 00:43:45 +0000 UTCDay 18 Crazy (in Atlanta) https://share.icloud.com/photos/0aeBCtaqMW020wSA4p-wv40YQ
Mary Whaley
2025-03-18 23:56:01 +0000 UTCDay 17 Fairy Tale of New York The Pogues with my friends. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/tkw8yzd8pg52bg4zajt8e/IMG_6870.MOV?rlkey=bv2g17fatioqut0q4bgprd8li&st=3olu1f2v&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-17 23:47:36 +0000 UTCI know I said I was going to only post weekly, but it’s St Patrick’s Day. The Parting Glass, from an arrangement by Samantha Muir. I know this song originated in Scotland, but it has been adopted in Ireland. https://vimeo.com/1066759091
Michael Guzman
2025-03-17 23:41:55 +0000 UTCHappy St Patrick’s Day! https://share.icloud.com/photos/053_vf9QTfjECgt9NPZCw_F7g
Mary Whaley
2025-03-17 22:41:57 +0000 UTCThanks Karen. Victor was it the Day 15 you can’t see?
Mary Whaley
2025-03-17 19:36:55 +0000 UTCCan't see the video.
Victor (Vicalely)
2025-03-17 19:16:48 +0000 UTCMary, great work so far - I like your relaxed, calm style, singing in different environments, weather and with a nice sounding bird.
Karin
2025-03-16 18:37:40 +0000 UTCDay 16 Lost Boys https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/vdz0ckbfr7439uezo21jx/IMG_6866.MOV?rlkey=q2oqr4rob7fjdx8n6mdxbt4wo&st=joiehk7q&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-16 16:24:06 +0000 UTCDay 15 Sweet Baby James with a lot of wind for background. https://share.icloud.com/photos/0bcOAs1cgQv0k1VinuHqFmAiw
Mary Whaley
2025-03-15 22:04:32 +0000 UTCDay 14, Danse Paysanne (Country Dance) by Ferdinando Carulli, arrangement by Samantha Muir. https://vimeo.com/1066055429
Michael Guzman
2025-03-15 02:07:37 +0000 UTCDay 14 https://share.icloud.com/photos/05aqP_hI0zd8FFK09ETRN5Vdw
Mary Whaley
2025-03-14 12:43:06 +0000 UTCThat was a TKO. Love it!
Karen B
2025-03-13 22:57:33 +0000 UTCDay 13: Nowhere Man https://youtu.be/NRpzUgWtLFs?si=r_tJA4m6N_Xm2O9X
Karen B
2025-03-13 22:53:29 +0000 UTChttps://cynthialin.substack.com/p/day-12-sweet-child-riff
Cynthia Lin
2025-03-13 10:48:25 +0000 UTChttps://cynthialin.substack.com/p/day-11-if-i-aint-got-you
Cynthia Lin
2025-03-13 10:42:55 +0000 UTCDay 12 Falling Slowly https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/2mf24bik2bys11of0vpw6/IMG_2630.MOV?rlkey=f5cvd10mm48k1grwvqdpzwm9y&st=lzpf9o9m&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-12 16:17:09 +0000 UTCDay 11 Ocean View, Fly Me To The Moon https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/oarf1gqcthithl1vcottk/IMG_2624.MOV?rlkey=w0006n9rrxps5dxyl76mb15a3&st=vgmfa7jv&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-11 21:12:02 +0000 UTCI'm total newbie and have been trying to learn this song for the project. I love your arrangement, and notice that your chords are different — are you playing this in another key? and, if so, could you please share the chords with me?
Tamara Lester
2025-03-11 19:58:19 +0000 UTChttps://cynthialin.substack.com/p/day-10-more-aquamarine
Cynthia Lin
2025-03-11 04:25:19 +0000 UTCDay 10: Bad Moon Rising https://youtu.be/IvknhpNe7ZM?si=ZwLMRBJ1KzM-N_17
Karen B
2025-03-10 23:18:55 +0000 UTCNice job with the classic pieces Mike.
Mary Whaley
2025-03-10 21:12:01 +0000 UTCDay 10 Sally driving We did a Chinese fire drill in four lanes of traffic to get my uke. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/kxpxzmaul27vu0yjff5wf/IMG_6824.MOV?rlkey=ivqlixpqskway43692vmekheb&st=g4d5lzrk&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-10 20:58:00 +0000 UTChttps://cynthialin.substack.com/p/day-9-aquamarine-on-a-boat
Cynthia Lin
2025-03-10 08:04:39 +0000 UTCDay 9: After the Goldrush. This is Jenny Selig's arrangement. My BFF and I are playing a little gig on Tues, so we're making videos for each other to practice to. https://youtu.be/HLM7YdBTccM?si=0HtwrNPHQp9JM0NA
Karen B
2025-03-09 17:31:44 +0000 UTCThat's wonderful! I haven't heard that song in a long time.
Karin
2025-03-09 07:51:25 +0000 UTCThank you for this beautiful piece of music. I have to admit, I haven't listened to a lot of classical ukulele music until now.
Karin
2025-03-09 07:42:11 +0000 UTCThanks for sharing your experiences in the different areas of music making with us. There is a lot to learn and to think about, beyond technical issues.
Karin
2025-03-09 07:24:45 +0000 UTChttps://cynthialin.substack.com/p/day-7-8-how-i-set-up-for-youtube
Cynthia Lin
2025-03-09 04:01:35 +0000 UTCTamara the picking is from an intermediate level lesson. I just keep trying it. Good luck.
Mary Whaley
2025-03-09 01:12:45 +0000 UTCDay 8 Birds of a Feather. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/q01co966vb9phlhvudc64/IMG_2608.MOV?rlkey=nesplu8ufli4q3oeh4d0cwa2f&st=4pkrppsd&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-09 01:09:37 +0000 UTCI plan to work on a new piece every week, then post a video of where I’m at with it at the end of the week. So this is my Day 8 post, Bransle de Champagne by Adrian Le Roy, using an arrangement by Samantha Muir for baritone guitar: https://vimeo.com/1063759059
Michael Guzman
2025-03-08 23:51:29 +0000 UTCMy original plan for the challenge was that each day I was going to make a video which included the lyrics and the chords for the song. I've quickly learned that was too ambitious! Especially for a really long song like Barrett's Privateers, I spent more time working on the lyrics and chord notations than I spent actually playing ukulele, which is not the goal! So, I'm shifting my plan to put the focus more on the playing and less on the video making. But, for what it's worth, here's Barrett's Privateers by Stan Rogers with all the lyrics and chords marked out! https://youtu.be/AtpNrF8NvdM?t=45
Janelle Durham
2025-03-08 02:04:12 +0000 UTCI'm glad you posted. I'm a beginner, too, and only posted once on FB (before I was banished from FB!) I am inspired by the wonderful playing of those far more experienced, but remind myself that I'm practicing for "me" to see my own progress over the 100 days. I "think" I see it even after this first week. I hope you do, too.
Tamara Lester
2025-03-07 21:05:56 +0000 UTCNice picking pattern and chords.. Watched a few times..I wish I could slow it down and watch even more closely.
Tamara Lester
2025-03-07 21:01:37 +0000 UTCDay 7 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/3qjkagb9ua0kk91w2ar1w/IMG_2606.MOV?rlkey=tefn1oj4hfklk1gsombbqhlni&st=yp7it0e2&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-07 17:50:30 +0000 UTCThe inlay on your ukulele is something my friend is going to try next. Beautiful.
Mary Whaley
2025-03-07 17:30:21 +0000 UTCNo reason to look nervous - nice first video.
Karin
2025-03-07 13:12:18 +0000 UTChttps://cynthialin.substack.com/p/day-6-friday-im-in-love
Cynthia Lin
2025-03-07 08:51:19 +0000 UTChttps://cynthialin.substack.com/p/day-5-hawaii-rain-asmr
Cynthia Lin
2025-03-07 02:12:23 +0000 UTCCynthia, here is my first video, looking nervous: https://youtu.be/sNvxvDW8hOA
Lourdes Ramos-Heinrichs
2025-03-07 00:48:08 +0000 UTCI am challenging myself to play EVERY day at home….. I tried in the past to post, and it was much too stressful, so, this year I am doing my own challenge during the 100 days, and so far so good! I will be traveling a few times but will keep the count going!
Debora Manzi
2025-03-06 23:05:18 +0000 UTCDay 6 with Iris Never Ever Ever Going to Let you Go from the musical Waitress. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/yvd6c0jc7wq6vytttfyan/IMG_6809.mov?rlkey=jnhzhp35brvtlii3y77zr4pt0&st=k13sg15p&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-06 19:24:25 +0000 UTCDay 6: Groovy Kind of Love https://youtu.be/6wen3qknoOQ?si=9H1mD6iap-9bMbmZ
Karen B
2025-03-06 15:54:02 +0000 UTCGreat job on riff and scratches - they add a lot of interest
Karen B
2025-03-06 13:57:03 +0000 UTCThe uke your friend made sounds very nice
Karen B
2025-03-06 13:53:28 +0000 UTCWelcome. "...It could be a video of just practicing strumming" would be a good start. I'm working on that too 😊
Karin
2025-03-05 18:22:44 +0000 UTCDay 5 Blister in the Sun, fav of my grandkids https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xlz2xv68mbfiy88l4f3qf/IMG_2600.MOV?rlkey=53cfisn5zdm77gkp372nni17w&st=tplg5oiz&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-05 17:58:51 +0000 UTCThanks for Day 3 correction – that's a lovely unique uke and a great song.
Karin
2025-03-05 12:21:46 +0000 UTCday 4: https://cynthialin.substack.com/p/day-4-recording-for-a-short-film
Cynthia Lin
2025-03-05 10:17:25 +0000 UTCDay 4 Political Science by Randy Newman https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/w4eefkl73h4yzcz4ie290/MOV_4666.MOV?rlkey=aa8y81nlgnad8ahbdk8cb6r8g&st=5y8vuwso&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-04 22:30:53 +0000 UTCSeverance theme is so spooky, confusing. Love it.
Mary Whaley
2025-03-04 22:01:12 +0000 UTCDay 3 correction Welcome in the New Year by Zoe Mulford https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/x4rj359t9ifgryc5sggcl/IMG_2589.MOV?rlkey=pd6ngh3q7px3s0wc72mqfrlvs&st=p82z6idn&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-04 21:57:36 +0000 UTCGlad to have found this link to post instead of FB. I joined FB for the 100 Days group only, and account was "Disabled" by FB with no explanation. Thanks for the info on how to upload videos. I am a beginner's beginner, so it might just be a video of simply practicing strumming. 😊. I really enjoy all your posts and find them so inspiring.
Tamara Lester
2025-03-04 20:36:48 +0000 UTCI read your description. The technique was quite complicated for me ... but the music sounds all the more relaxed. Nice to hear.
Karin
2025-03-04 17:42:05 +0000 UTCMaybe I'm wrong ... I was looking for "Welcome in another year" and found "Can't let go" (which is nice, too).
Karin
2025-03-04 17:23:26 +0000 UTCYour strumming pattern sounds really good on your beautiful blue uke
Karen B
2025-03-04 17:20:23 +0000 UTCI like the way you play and sing the song. And I like the three little heroes sitting behind you.
Karin
2025-03-04 17:04:06 +0000 UTCday 3: https://cynthialin.substack.com/p/day-3-severance-theme-song-on-piano
Cynthia Lin
2025-03-04 08:20:38 +0000 UTCDay 3: Exploring creating with Trio+ pedal to create an instrumental. https://youtu.be/QQT7Gi1vca8
Joe Scheer
2025-03-04 06:50:29 +0000 UTCDay 2 - Amazing Grace. Working on reading sheet music / playing melody. https://youtu.be/zOKOc7GBqPA?list=PLsMLXfBPSxoEVIE5mAh8V8cFymJVeeqcn&t=156
Janelle Durham
2025-03-03 21:28:41 +0000 UTCDay 1 - Edelweiss - working on keeping a consistent rhythm while fingerpicking. https://youtu.be/WD9lkkiW2wE?list=PLsMLXfBPSxoEVIE5mAh8V8cFymJVeeqcn&t=362
Janelle Durham
2025-03-03 21:26:36 +0000 UTCDay 3 Welcome in Another Year by Zoe Mulford https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xjgg8lof15ntsrlq8l4np/IMG_2585.MOV?rlkey=ophjgcu0ydh5q9459cwsplcl7&st=x4ao4cei&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-03 20:24:01 +0000 UTCDay 3: https://youtu.be/pU6RtOxKr74?si=89cFeCRCeRcB8yso
Zoë
2025-03-03 18:08:13 +0000 UTCNice song - well done!
Karin
2025-03-03 12:06:03 +0000 UTCDay 2: https://cynthialin.substack.com/p/day-2-bts-sunday
Cynthia Lin
2025-03-03 07:39:00 +0000 UTCDay 2: Hi, just found out about the challenge today and wanted to hop in: https://youtu.be/UBhNo4XyuFg?si=i1anO5Rkl4gk0SFq A bit about me: I started playing in March 2016 but have been fairly inconsistent with my practice. I would describe myself as self taught as I’ve learned through YouTube tutorials, other online resources and books. Late last year I started going to a music performance group that meets monthly, we usually have 2 turns each at performing a song. My goals for the project: not sure. I think I want to try 100 songs but might not have time for a new one every day! I’ll have a think. Off to watch some other group members’ vids!
Zoë
2025-03-02 22:40:19 +0000 UTCNice job Karen.
Mary Whaley
2025-03-02 18:00:35 +0000 UTCDay 2 Can’t Let Go https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/1de1hk1wsdi8t0ermvzb7/AHIbdqme76nCpC-jw_YkNo4?rlkey=ys3o3r9jcsokx7iqdclbewzy4&st=3tuff7vb&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-02 17:52:38 +0000 UTCI can't view your post - it indicates it was deleted
Karen B
2025-03-02 16:18:48 +0000 UTCHere's my Day 1: https://youtu.be/B2ocz2QIDkQ I'm using a spreadsheet to document daily progress with posts 1-2 times/wk
Karen B
2025-03-02 16:03:36 +0000 UTCThanks, Karin! 🙂
Jenny Selig
2025-03-02 14:41:37 +0000 UTCThanks. I got three of my granddaughter’s friends to play with my jam band in January. So much fun.
Mary Whaley
2025-03-02 12:31:27 +0000 UTCWonderful!
Karin
2025-03-02 12:12:31 +0000 UTCHere's my Day 1: https://cynthialin.substack.com/p/day-1-kicking-off-the-100-day-project you can also find my post on instagram, tiktok, and youtube shorts
Cynthia Lin
2025-03-02 09:50:01 +0000 UTCI really like your song. It's got a feel-good vibe.
Karin
2025-03-02 07:36:35 +0000 UTCThat sounds really great; it moved me. Your description beneath the video is interesting to read.
Karin
2025-03-02 07:24:31 +0000 UTCSo good. post the link on facebook.
Victor (Vicalely)
2025-03-02 00:10:57 +0000 UTCThat was a beautiful key for both of your voices!
Heather Wyman
2025-03-02 00:08:34 +0000 UTCYou can click share on your own YouTube video to copy it, and then paste it here.
Jenny Selig
2025-03-01 22:22:35 +0000 UTCHere’s one from me. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6mTUlPL-MmBceD9cQ_hjx9d5_5vB6i78&si=RE8B8CiKjMRHlomI
Jenny Selig
2025-03-01 22:21:47 +0000 UTCNice Mary !
Marion Verhulsdonck
2025-03-01 18:51:13 +0000 UTCThat was awesome!
Sara P. AKA Betty Bubs
2025-03-01 15:08:26 +0000 UTCForgot to rename my link. So excited I figured out how to do it without my granddaughter. Day One with Iris.
Mary Whaley
2025-03-01 14:48:40 +0000 UTChttps://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/om6x8cq01qjqudg6vg4yt/Video-Feb-28-2025-7-13-51-PM.mov?rlkey=x8dna1tszojeoa3a0aa0n2urr&st=c1q3iiws&dl=0
Mary Whaley
2025-03-01 14:46:59 +0000 UTCThank you, I kind of figured out how to do it yesterday, toodling around. But I appreciate your guidance
Maritza
2025-03-01 14:00:47 +0000 UTCI have the link (made (utube) but how do I post it
Karen nigh
2025-03-01 13:13:16 +0000 UTCYou wouldn't be able to upload it here, Maritza. You'd have to put it on YouTube as an Unlisted video, or upload it to Google Drive or Dropbox or similar, and post a link here.
Jenny Selig
2025-02-28 22:03:33 +0000 UTCStill challenging foreign language of music theory😱
Peanut234
2025-02-28 17:36:08 +0000 UTCstill unclear on how to upload a video fm my laptop, sorry
Maritza
2025-02-28 15:12:06 +0000 UTC
