Beginning Ukulele (ages 10-14)
Learn basic ukulele techniques, chords, and chart reading in this fun class!
Brad Novak
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(100)
What's included
4 live meetings
1 hrs 40 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Students will learn the basics of ukulele playing. Each week we cover new material, adding on to the previous week. The information taught in this class will ultimately allow the student to learn music of their choice! WEEK 1 - Ukulele string names and tuning, basic rhythmic counting and strumming (diamonds vs full strum patterns), our first chords, and chart reading WEEK 2 - Review of week 1 material. New chords. Beginning chart reading of our first song! WEEK 3 - Quick review of previous material. New strumming patterns. New chords. Next phase in our first song! WEEK 4 - Quick review of all material presented. Completion of our first song!
Learning Goals
Students will learn basics about their instrument (tuning and maintenance), chords, strumming patterns, reading basics, etc.
Other Details
Supply List
A group handout (PDF) will be provided by the teacher. Each student is expected to have their own ukulele.
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined April, 2020
4.9
100reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello! My name is Brad Novak. I'm an educator, business owner, drummer, and musician and would LOVE to work with your child! I currently teach over 100 students weekly in one-on-one and ensemble sessions at my private teaching studio called The Beat Lab. In addition to my responsibilities at The Beat Lab I also teach...
- Drum set at Interlochen Arts Academy, a fine arts high school in Interlochen, MI
- Beginning band at the Grand Traverse Area Catholic Schools in Traverse City, MI
- Applied Percussion for Northwestern Michigan College in Traverse City, MI
- Multiple percussion and Ukulele classes for our local Homeschool co-op.
In addition to my teaching schedule I perform live with several local artists and record drums and percussion tracks for singer/songwriter projects.
I studied music/drumming at Berklee College of Music in 1996 and at Central Michigan University from 1997-2001. This education, and the fantastic teachers/professors that worked with me, sparked my own interest in educating. Since then. I've been "full speed ahead"!!!
I'm blessed with an amazing wife, 3 wonderful children, 1 always-hungry dog, and 7 chickens!
Reviews
Live Group Class
$25
for 4 classes1x per week, 4 weeks
25 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-14
3-6 learners per class
