What's included
3 live meetings
1 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
WEEK ONE: We'll discuss the basics of ukulele playing including the parts of the ukulele, tuning, basic chords, basic strum patterns, and chart reading. WEEK TWO: We'll review the basic material from week one, and then begin to put all the pieces together and begin to perform our holiday favorite song! WEEK THREE: We'll use all the information learned in weeks one and two to make the final week a holiday celebration! Our final class will be a total jam fest where we play all of the best holiday songs including Frosty the Snowman, Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer, Run Rudolph Run, Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer, Blue Christmas, Rocking Around the Christmas Tree, Let it Snow, Feliz Navidad, and MORE.
Learning Goals
Goal #1: Learn basic chords, chart reading skills, etc. Goal #2: Have a BLAST!!!
Other Details
Supply List
Each student will need their own ukulele. All charts, sheet music, etc will be provided by the teacher.
17 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
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
$20
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
25 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
3-18 learners per class