Beginner Ukulele Camp for Ages 8-13
In this 5 lesson ukulele course, students will learn the 4 introductory chords (C, Am, G, and F), simple strumming patterns, and a bunch of awesome songs! Students receive a digital workbook and flipbook they can print out and use in class.
Ms. Fink - Master of Music Education
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What's included
5 live meetings
3 hrs 45 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Students will be assessed on their playing through observation. Assessments will be done during class as I travel to each breakout room and check each student's progress. Assessments are my observations and feedback. Nothing extremely formal.Class Experience
US Grade 4 - 7
Beginner Level
Whether you’re looking to impress your friends, play just for fun, or become a world-class ukulele player, you have to start with the basics. Luckily for you, I can help you get started on your ukulele playing journey! By the end of this 5 lesson ukulele course students 8-13 will know the 4 introductory chords (C, Am, G, and F), simple strumming patterns, and a handful of awesome songs varying from nursery rhymes to pop music! Students will receive a digital workbook and ukulele flip book that they can print out and use during each class. I will be using a variety of teaching methods during each lesson. I will start with step by step lessons and examples on google slides, where I will demonstrate concepts and provide practice time as a class. This will then lead into YouTube video play alongs and break out rooms for individual practice time where I will visit each breakout room to check student progress and answer any questions. Please refer to the syllabus for a more detailed breakdown of each lesson.
Learning Goals
Students will learn the parts of the ukulele, string note names, how to tune the ukulele, how to read chord diagrams, strumming patterns, how to play chords C, Am, F, and G, how to move from chord to chord, and how to play along to over 8 different songs.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 1 WeekLesson 1:
Introduction
- Students will learn parts of the ukulele, playing position/resting position, tuning, strumming, finger numbers, reading a chord chart
- Students will play their first chord, C
- Song: Row, Row, Row, Your Boat 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Chords C and Am
- Students will review chord C
- Students will learn to play chord Am and practice moving from the Am chord to the C chord
- Songs: My Paddles Keen and Bright, Ho Hey by the Lumineers and Roar by Katy Perry 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Chords C, Am, and F
- Students will review chords C and Am
- Students will learn to play chord F and practice moving from the C chord to the F chord, then the Am chord to the F chord and finally moving through all three: C chord to Am chord to F chord
- Songs: Best Day of My Life by American Authors, Sunflower by Post Malone and Thunder by Imagine Dragons 45 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Chords C, Am, F, and G
- Students will review chords C, Am, and F
- Students will learn the final chord for this course, G, and will practice moving from chord to chord.
- Songs: Skip To My Lou Day, She'll Be Coming 'Round The Mountain, Waka Waka by Shakira
- Students will make song requests for tomorrow that they would like to learn to play 45 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Supply List
- Students will need a soprano ukulele. Costs range from $40 to $70. - Students will also need a tuner (or access to a tuner app). Costs range from free (through an app) to $10.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined June, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Frostburg State University
I have been teaching music for 14 years. I have a Bachelors and Masters degree in Music. I have taught all age groups from age 2 to adult. I have experience directing choirs of ages 6 to adult, early childhood music - ages 2-4, general music ages 2-11, vocal camps ages 11 to 16, and providing private music instruction on ukulele, guitar, piano, and voice ages 4 to adult. I've also directed summer camps for 20 years ages 5 to 16. I have been playing ukulele for 8 years and have incorporated it into my teaching for the last 5 years.Reviews
Live Group Course
$80
for 5 classes5x per week, 1 week
45 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-12 learners per class
