What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed30 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1 hour per week. In order to have rapid progress, learners are encouraged to practice for a minimum of 10 min per day outside of private lessons.Class Experience
If you are looking to start or continue learning the ukulele, I offer ukulele lessons for all levels and ages. Students will learn the essential elements of ukelele playing and music theory, all while learning pieces that fit their musical preference! The ukulele lessons can be set up for any length of time, weekly, twice per week, or biweekly. Students should bring to each session their ukulele, music, a notebook, and a pencil. This class is ongoing; therefore, you can start at any time and cancel classes at any time. Please feel free to contact me if you need any further information to request and schedule your private lessons.
Learning Goals
Through satisfactory completion of the lessons, students will:
1. Be able to perform basic repertoire
2. Perform with proper posture and positions
3. Demonstrate proper functional motions of the left hand and fingers
4. Learn music theory
5. Learn Ukulele chords
6. Learn how to play Fingerstyle Ukulele
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Lynn University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from The Pontifical Catholic University of Chile
Mr. Vallejos is a graduate of Rice University, where he completed his Master’s degree in cello performance. He received his Bachelor of Music at the Pontifical Catholic University of Chile, a Professional Performance Certificate, and a Master of Music degree from Lynn University.
As a performance artist, Mr. Vallejos has performed with numerous chamber ensembles and orchestras throughout North, Central, South America, Europe, and East Asia. He has participated in prestigious summer festivals, including Schleswig Holstein Musik Festival, SHMF (Germany) for four consecutive years, Orchestra of the Americas (YOA), Latin American Festival of Chascomús (Argentina), International Music Academy of Solsona, AIMS Festival (Spain), Zeist Music Days (Netherlands), Quartet Fellowship Program at Wintergreen Summer Music Festival and The Aronson Cello Festival (United States). Additionally, he was part of the Ensemble Bartok Chile International Tour 2015 “Chile, Window to the Universe,” which has been invited to participate in China’s “Meet in Beijing Festival,” with performances in Beijing, Seoul, London, and Málaga.
Aside from performing, Mr. Vallejos has a great passion for and extensive background in teaching. He has been very involved in multiple projects in the past, where he showed his dedication as a music educator. He has taught at The Conservatory School (North Palm Beach), Plumosa School of the Arts (Delray Beach), Preparatory School of Music at Lynn's Conservatory of Music (Boca Raton), Nat King Cole Generation Hope Summer Strings, Boca Raton (Florida), Houston Youth Symphony CODA Music Program, and Vivace International School of Music, Houston (Texas). Mr. Vallejos's goal as a teacher is to create an educational environment that allows me to guide young learners on the colorful path of music. I want to create a positive and nurturing environment. As a result, a significant impact on their professional and personal development.
Mr. Vallejos has extensive performance experience. He has been an active performer playing with various ensembles, including Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Southwest Symphony Orchestra, Sarasota Orchestra, and Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra. Currently, Mr. Vallejos performs frequently with the New Haven Symphony Orchestra. He loves painting, drawing, spending time with his family, and traveling on a personal note.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$33
per sessionMeets on demand
30 min
Completed by 65 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-18