Sonia & Nigel's Guitar and Ukulele Workshop at Hilltop
This Sunday 16 November 2pm to 3.30 -A practical one and a half hour workshop by the Sonia & Nigel duo for guitar and ukulele players 10 years and above. This workshop will be geared toward those with some basic experience of their instrument - be it guitar, ukulele or baritone uke. From seasoned beginners to more advanced players, the exercises, games and songs offered will be tailored to suit a range of playing abilities, with multiple parts to choose from.
• Guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Nigel Gavin shares insights, tips and riffs gained from 40 years as a professional musician.
• Co-hosted by French/American singer, songwriter, guitarist and ukulele teacher Sonia Wilson. Sonia leads a ukulele ensemble in Auckland and has performed at various uke festivals around the country.
• FUNdamentals of music practice: games, scales, songs and strategies for building joyful and constructive musical habits on your instrument.
• Practice makes Progress: embracing imperfection.
• Pathways to sustainable motivation: overcoming frustration, getting “unstuck”, finding joy, building repertoire and setting achievable goals.
• Please bring your instrument, a clip on tuner and a music stand if you have one.
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Poll: Are you still heading to your local for your caffeine fix, or has the $$ changed your habits? ☕
Wellington’s identity is built on its cafe culture, but with costs climbing, that culture is under pressure. We’ve seen the headlines about recent closures, and it’s a tough pill to swallow along with a $6+ coffee.
We all want our favourite spots to stay open, but we also have to balance our own budgets ⚖️
We want to know: How are you handling the "coffee math" in 2026? Are you still heading to your local for a chat and a caffeine fix, or has the cost of living changed your habits?
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33.3% I avoid spending money on coffee
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33.3% I still indulge at my local cafe
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