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Love My Uke - Pop Songs - Beginner Ukulele

In this ongoing course for beginner ukulele learners, we will talk about music fundamentals, practise different rhythmic patterns, learn ukulele basic strumming and basic 6 chords. Different pop songs for everyone.
Sing Create Play by Bella Ely
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What's included

1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per week
Homework
Practising 5 minutes a day will help with the development of the hand and fingers and strengthen the muscles required to play the ukulele and press on the frets. Students can practise the strumming techniques and the chords discussed in class. The teacher will share digital copies of the songs that we learn during our classes, so students can practise those songs as well.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
⭐⭐Hello & Welcome to SING CREATE PLAY!⭐⭐

👉 In this beginners ukulele class we learn the basics of ukulele while playing different children's and pop songs. We will learn how to strum different rhythmic patterns and hold 4-5 chords. 

👉 This class is great for children who are beginners (not total beginners) or who have already played the ukulele before, but want to learn more songs, get better at strumming and switching between the chords faster.

~ Please send us a message before the course starts if we need to adapt our class to any specific needs of your learner and their learning style. This way, we make sure we provide the best experience for our families!


 >>>>🎵   𝗦 𝗼 𝗻 𝗴 𝘀   𝗪 𝗲   𝗪 𝗶 𝗹 𝗹    𝗟 𝗲 𝗮 𝗿 𝗻   🎵<<<<

Week Beginning  
♪  September 2nd - "How Far I'll Go" - Moana
♪  September 9th - "Try Everything" - Zootopia
♪  September 16th - "Roar" - Katy Perry
♪ September 23rd  - "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" - Lion King
♪ September 30th  - "Obladi, Oblada" - The Beatles

♪  October 7th -  "Lava U"
♪  October 14th - "Addams Family"
♪  October 21st - "You've Got A Friend In Me" - Toy Story
♪  October 28th -  "Monster Mash"

♪  November 4th - "This is Me" - Greatest Showman
♪  November 11th - "I'm A Believer" - The Monkees
♪ November 18th- "Cups" - Anna Kendrick
♪ November 25th - "Shotgun" - George Ezra

♪ December 2nd - "How Far I'll Go" - Moana
♪ December  9th - "Try Everything" - Zootopia
♪ December 16th - "Roar" - Katy Perry
♪ December 23rd-  "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" - Lion King
♪ December 30th - TAB - Happy Birthday

♪ January 6th- "Under The Sea"
♪ January 13th - "Fight Song" - Rachel Platten
♪ January 20th-  "Can't Stop the Feeling" - Trolls
♪ January 27th -  "What Makes You Beautiful" - One Direction

♪ February 3rd - "This is Me" - Greatest Showman
♪ February 10th- "Wellerman" - Nathan Evans
♪ February 17th -  "Roar" - Katy Perry
♪ February 24th - "B - I - N - G - O"

♪ March 3rd- "Best Day Of My Life" - American Authors
♪ March 10th -  "Thunder" - Imagine Dragons
♪ March 17th -  "Believer" - Imagine Dragons
♪ March 24th - "Just the Way You Are" - Bruno Mars
♪ March 31st - "Shake It Off" - Taylor Swift

♪ April 7th-  "Lava U" - Pixar Short Movies
♪ April 14th - "Yellow Submarine" - The Beatles
♪ April 21st - "Twist and Shout" - The Beatles
♪ April 28th -  "Don't Worry, Be Happy" - Bobby McFerrin

♪ May 5th -  "Cups" - Anna Kendrick
♪ May 12th - 
♪ May 19th - 
♪ May 26th - 

♪ June 2nd - 
♪ June 9th - 
♪ June 16th - 
♪ June 23rd - 
♪ June 30th - 

♪ July 7th - 
♪ July 14th - 
♪ July 21st - 
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♪ August 4th - 
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♪ August 26th -  "Shotgun" - George Ezra

    🎼  P L E A S E     N O T E     🎼  

🎵 The class is a mixture of direct teaching, as well as some basic music fundamentals.

🎵This is a class for beginner ukulele students or advanced beginners.

🎵Please also check out my Absolute beginner ukulele class to learn some basics https://outschool.com/classes/1-2-ready-play-absolute-beginners-uke-xJlSzd63#usuu5xarZy 

🎵 Please message me before enrolling if you are concerned about the level of your child.


    🎼  𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗴𝗼 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀:
               - how to hold a ukulele;
               - correct playing position;
               - correct hand position;
               - how to count and play the ukulele;
               - how to strum simple patterns
               - how to hold the C Major chord, F Major, A minor, G7, G Major, Dm Chords as well, depending on the student's ability.

    🎼  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;
               ♪ how to follow strumming and picking patterns (with animals and colours for children who can't read yet);
               ♪ how to play children's songs.
Learning Goals
Skills that we will go over in this class:
- how to hold a ukulele;
- correct playing position;
- correct hand position;
- how to count and play the ukulele;
- how to strum simple patterns
- how to hold the C Major chord and maybe F Major, A minor and G7 Chords as well, depending on the student's ability.

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;
♪ how to follow strumming and picking patterns (with animals and colours for children who can't read yet);
♪ how to play children's songs.

This lesson is for students with a soprano, concert or tenor ukulele.
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Other Details

Learning Needs
🌟 This is an inclusive class. Children of all abilities and disabilities are welcome. Including ADHD, Autism, Emotional Learning Disabilities, & more. Contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your learner's needs!
Supply List
➡️ Please make sure that students need to have a TUNED ukulele for each class. Please check the class welcoming message for details on how to tune your ukulele. 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRRMQZ2DMpg&pp=ygUcdHVuaW5nIHVrdWxlbGUgZm9yIGJlZ2lubmVycw%3D%3D 

➡️ 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 are 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
 3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
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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
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Holli Nelson
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
Katie Campbell
OLIVIA GREENE:
💙 Bachelor’s Degree in Music with an Outside Field in Psychology (Music Therapy)
💙 Classically and professionally trained in clarinet with additional experience playing piano, guitar, and ukulele
💙 Experience working with children with a variety of learning styles and behavioral disorders
💙 Experience getting to know children personally in order for them to feel safe and become successful 
💙 Experience as a K-5 Music Teacher
💙 Believes in creating a classroom culture built on respect and equity
💙 Trained in: Project Based Learning and Orff Level 1 Certified
💙 4+ years teaching in public schools
💙 4+ years teaching online

SARAH GEENENS:
💜 Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology and Early Childhood Development
💜 Experience working with children with dyslexia, ADHD and selective mutism.
💜 Experience leading various programs within schools including ensembles and choirs
💜 Experience as a Reading Interventionist and Third Grade, Music and Art Teacher
💜 Experience with 21+ years of voice, 11+ years of piano, 9+ years of ukulele, and 7+ years of guitar
💜 Believes in valuing children’s creativity and self-expression through their mastery of instruments and finding their voice
💜 4+ years teaching in private schools
💜 2+ years teaching online


XIOMARA EZELL (aka ZIZI):
💙 Currently pursuing a Music Degree
💙 Experience creating custom guitar tracks
💙 Experience developing immersive music workshops, programs and camps
💙 Experience guiding children through the use of encouragement, creativity and passion to establish confidence
💙 Experience working with diverse and dynamic learners to create personalized curriculum
💙 Experience as a Teacher’s Assistant, Coach, and Collaborator for young musical learners
💙 Believes in creating a supportive and comfortable learning environment for all learners
💙 4+ years teaching guitar to all ages in various settings, including online


BELLA ELY:
💜 Creator and Founder of Sing Create Play
💜 Degrees in: Teaching (K-12), Social Work and Level 3 Diploma in Children's Psychology
💜 Experience incorporating auditory, visual and action based activities alongside music within the Sing Create Play curriculum to create an inclusive environment to help children immerse themselves in their learning 
💜 Personal and professional experience working with children with various learning styles and neurodivergent learners including: ADHD, autism, and dyslexia
💜 Trained in: Understanding Behaviour as Communication: A Therapeutic Approach, Tips & Tools to Manage Anger, Understanding Autism, Mindfulness for Daily Living, Understanding Anxiety, Classroom Behaviour Management, NLP Diploma in Life Coaching and Effective Communication Techniques for Teachers
💜 20+ years teaching in K-12 classroom settings
💜 5+ years teaching SEL specifically
💜 4+ years teaching online


KATIE CAMPBELL:
💜 Bachelor’s Degree in K-12 General Music & 6-12 Choral Education
💜 Experience organizing a variety of activities including choir, musical theater and student concerts
💜 Experience working with children with a variety of learning styles and highlighting their strengths through an individualized approach
💜 Experience creating an enriching learning environment through her understanding of the transformative power of music
💜 Believes in a holistic approach allowing students to build their confidence and become empathetic individuals
💜 Trained in: SEL Music Education, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Using Children’s LIterature in the Music Classroom, Orff Action, Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Music
💜 16+ years teaching in public schools
💜 2+ years teaching online

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weekly
1x per week
25 min

Completed by 246 learners
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Ages: 7-12
3-5 learners per class

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