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ONE TIME Class Compose Your First Song on Ukulele or Guitar for Beginners
Completed by 7 learners
Ages 7-11
Live 1-on-1 Lessons
Live video meetings
Meets on demand
30 min
What’s included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Class Experience
Come compose your first song! A private lesson good for beginners who want to be creative and play around on their new instrument. We will first learn two easy chords on the ukulele or guitar, whichever instrument you have. We’ll practice switching between chords while strumming. Next, we’ll create lyrics using an online MadLib while also getting to practice identifying parts of speech. Afterwards, we’ll set the lyrics to a familiar melody. Once we combine the strumming and the melody, you’ve composed your first song! If you enjoy this class, I do offer private ongoing lessons. Please message me if interested!
Learning Goals
Students will gain familiarity with how to hold their instrument, strum, and switch between chords on the ukulele or guitar.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Meet the teacher
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor’s Degree in English Language and Literature from Randolph College
I have seven years of classical piano lessons, have been playing the guitar for a decade, and playing the ukulele for four years.
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