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First Ukulele Lesson for Little Players

This 15 mins ukulele class for 3-4 years old beginner learners will focus on exploring the ukulele as an instrument, learning the parts of the ukulele through fun games for preschool children and strumming some favourite nursery rhymes.
Sing Create Play by Bella Ely
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1 live meeting
15 mins in-class hours

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♪  Please note that you will need to have a 𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗸𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗹𝗲 for this class. Please check the message in the classroom (after you enrol) to learn how to tune your ukulele. Younger children will require parental assistance.

♪  Has your little one got a ukulele, but you are not sure if they will make it through a usual half an hour ukulele class?
This class is designed to move at a fast pace, capturing the attention of the 3-4 year old students with interactive, silly games while learning some very basic music and ukulele skills. All in 15 minutes sharp!

𝗜𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀, 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲:
      ♥ music making (with and without the ukulele);
      ♥ practise musical games, imitation;
      ♥ identifying right and left hands through games; 
      ♥ counting the ukulele strings;
      ♥ counting their fingers that go on the fret of the ukulele;
      ♥ turn-taking and waiting for one's turn;
      ♥ performing in front of others;
      ♥ working as a team;
      ♥ collaborating and showing appreciation for other players in the group.

𝘐 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥 𝘢 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯-𝘶𝘱 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘰𝘰𝘮 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘴𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘳.
Outschool policy is that only the enrolled students should be on camera, but the grown-ups should be off-camera and assist when needed, please.

>>>> 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 <<<<

                 - We will first check if the ukulele is in tune by singing a funny song.
                 - Experiment with 'Play - Freeze' games.
                 - Explore playing 'quietly' and 'loudly'.
                 - Have fun with playing 'slow' and 'fast'.
                 - learn the parts of the ukulele through a funny song called 'Everybody Do This'.
                 - Good bye song.

Students will improve their musical abilities, in general, and will also learn: 
                 *  how to play the ukulele, sing and strum at the same time;
                 *  how to hold a ukulele;
                 *  correct playing position;

Other skills children will learn in this class:
                 * strum at different tempos (fast and slow)
                 * strum with different dynamics: loud, quiet, from quiet to loud building momentum;

Learning Goals

Students will improve their musical abilities, in general, and will also learn: 
*  how to play the ukulele, sing and strum at the same time;
*  how to hold a ukulele;
*  correct playing position;

Other skills children will learn in this class:
* strum at different tempos (fast and slow)
* strum with different dynamics: loud, quiet, from quiet to loud building momentum;
learning goal

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Supply List
➡️ Please make sure that students need to have a TUNED ukulele for each class. Please check the course's welcome message to see how you can tune the ukulele. 

➡️ Learners can use a pick, but it is not compulsory; I actually recommend the use of fingers for strumming/picking.

➡️ In order for me to give feedback and see clearly the learner while playing their instrument, please make sure you position the learners, so I can see their BOTH hands when playing, head to the waist, in a well-lit room (the light coming from their front, not from the back). The young learner can sit on the floor, with their legs crossed. If they are joining from an iPad/laptop, they can also be on the floor or a little stool, it can point straight or downwards.

➡️ Please note that the learner can't sit on an armchair as this will restrict the way their instrument needs to be positioned and also restricts the movement of the learner's arms. A chair with no arms, or a stool is recommended. Both learner's feet should be on the floor, not hanging.

➡️ Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions or concerns.

♪  The teacher will provide the songs and other files (strumming and chords sheets);
♪  Ukulele (Soprano or Concert Standard tuning G  C  E  A)
♪ Ukulele Tuner App
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Meribeth Heitbrink
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Bella Ely
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Carmen Collins
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Katie Campbell
HELLO THERE!

♪  My name is Bella and I have been a teacher for 20 years. I love teaching music, guitar and ukulele to young children because it gives them a way to FIND who they are, to EXPRESS their feelings, emotions and thoughts and to LET IT GO!

♪  I have found that young children love playing musical instruments, making up their own songs, creating rhythmic patterns and learning a new musical instrument through story-type lessons. I am building each new lesson on their interests and passion, aiming not only to teach them a skill, but to develop a life-long LOVE for music, to SING, CREATE and PLAY the songs from their hearts!

♪  My classes are fun, interactive, small groups of children where each child finds their voice and shines bright! 

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Meets once
15 min

Completed by 25 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-5
3-5 learners per class

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