What's included
1 live meeting
45 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
In this one-time class, I will be walking ukulele learners through the seasonal favorite, "Monster Mash", as well as another beloved hit, "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King. I know what you're thinking. What in the world do these songs have to do with one another? Funny enough, musically, these songs are actually composed very similarly! Upon making this observation, I thought it could be meaningful to present the spooky themes presented in "Monster Mash" and follow them up with the theme of courage and companionship presented in "Stand By Me". **Disclaimer** while "Monster Mash" holds a lighthearted and jovial tone throughout the entire song, it still may be a little too spooky for some learners. Difficulty Level: While I am labeling this an "easy" class, this is not intended to be a "first-day of ukulele" type of lesson. If an introductory style class is more suitable, please check out my "Tune In To Music" ukulele course. The focus of this lesson will place emphasis on rhythm. Forming chords and strumming, etc. While prior knowledge of playing different chords is not required, it is recommended and encouraged. Learners will be provided "chords & lyrics" style song sheets so that we can all have something uniform to follow along with together. Song sheets will be available for download in the Outschool classroom. Please have song sheets either printed out or ready to view on a device prior to the start of class. Please have your instruments tuned as well. Thank you!
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to play and sing the huge Halloween hit song "Monster Mash", as well as the classic hit "Stand By Me" on the ukulele.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
The song "Monster Mash" references graveyards, zombies, Dracula, and the Wolfman. While the song is lighthearted in nature, these items may still understandably cause a scare to some students.
Supply List
- "Monster Mash" song sheet (available for download within the Outschool classroom) - "Stand By Me" song sheet (available for download within the Outschool classroom) - "Chords" list of ukulele chords (available for download within the Outschool classroom) - instrument tuner
3 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- Fender Tune (free tuning app)
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Hope International University
I teach guitar, ukulele, beginning piano, and drums!
I’ve been teaching private lessons for the better part of ten years.
As a self taught musician - turned - instructor, I aim to present learning music as less of a task and more of a gateway into the world of art as a whole. Sure, I tried the beginners books and things of the like. But what really fanned the flame was learning a song that I already enjoyed by a band I already loved. I take the same approach in my teaching. I want to, as quickly as possible, have the learner playing songs they will enjoy.
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Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
1-3 learners per class