Semi-Private Pre-Intermediate Ukulele Weekly Class (Ages 7 - 8)
In this 20 week course, students have fun learning songs, chords, strumming and melodies on the ukulele.
Siobhan McGovern
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(370)
What's included
20 live meetings
8 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Experience Necessary This is a class for students who have taken my Ukulele for Young Beginners Levels 1 - 12 OR for students who have been playing for 2 or more years and know the chords C, G, Am, F, Dm, G7, C7, D and Em and have a solid understanding of basic rhythm and strumming. If you are not sure if this class is suitable for your child please message me outlining their experience. New songs in this class include: Radioactive, Riptide and Down On The Corner Classes begin with warmups and exercises which encourage the development of excellent technique. Warmups include finger isolation exercises to develop strength in the left-hand and strumming exercises to develop right-hand technique. Techniques we will focus on in these levels are: Beginning to build Barre chord strength Intro to Fingerpicking Reading Music Charts Strumming Technique Students will be encouraged (but not required) to perform in the 7th and 15th class. At this level, students should practice 15 - 30 minutes daily in order to maintain everything they have learned so far and to continue building on the new skills learned in class. Slideshows will become available to the students after class to use for practicing at home. WEEKLY BREAKDOWN Lesson 1 - Welcome, Rules, Introductions Warmup - NEW left hand warmup Strumming warmup - 32 strums Review - You Are My Sunshine (easy strum and island strum) New Skill - fingerpicking Lesson 2 Left hand warmup Strumming warmup Review - This Little Light of Mine (easy strum and island strum) New Skill - fingerpicking SONG 1 - Radioactive - fingerpicking over the chords Lesson 3 Left hand warmup Strumming warmup Song Review - The Lion Sleeps Tonight Fingerpicking Exercise SONG 1 - Radioactive - learn the chord progression, counting and strumming pattern Lesson 4 Left hand warmup Strumming warmup Barre chord exercise 1 Song Review - Don’t Worry Be Happy NEW strumming pattern (D D UDU) SONG 1 - Radioactive - try the strumming pattern over the chords *time permitting - review the fingerpicking over the chords Lesson 5 Left hand warmup Strumming warmup Barre chord exercise 1 SONG 1 - Radioactive - Learn how to read and follow the music chart Review the new strumming pattern (D D UDU) Learn the Bridge (One Strum) Review the fingerpicking Lesson 6 Left hand warmup Strumming warmup Barre chord exercise 1 SONG 1 - Radioactive - Review how to read and follow the music chart Review the new strumming pattern (D D UDU) Review the fingerpicking Review the Bridge Play the whole song following the sheet music Lesson 7 - LEVEL 1 GRADUATION -Warmup -Go over Level 1 song and skills -Students perform for the class (optional) Lesson 8 - Song Review and Social Class Lesson 9 - Begin Level 2 Left hand warmup Strumming warmup Review all chords Barre chord exercise 1 and 2 Review - How to read Tablature SONG 1 - Down On The Corner - Learn the 1st part of the riff Lesson 10 Left hand warmup Strumming warmup Barre chord exercise 1 and 2 SONG 1 - Down On The Corner -Students unmute and play the first part of the riff Learn how to shift and play the second part of the riff Lesson 11 Left hand warmup Strumming warmup Barre chord exercise 1 and 2 SONG 1 - Down On The Corner - practice reading tab and playing the riff SONG 2 - Riptide - Learn the chord progression and strumming pattern for the Verse and Chorus Lesson 12 Left hand warmup Strumming warmup Barre chord exercise 1 and 2 SONG 1 - Down On The Corner - practice reading tab and playing the riff SONG 2 - Riptide - Review the chord progression and strumming pattern for the Verse and Chorus Learn the chord progression and strumming for the Bridge Lesson 13 Left hand warmup Strumming warmup Barre chord exercise 1 and 2 SONG 1 - Down On The Corner - students unmute and play the riff SONG 2 - Riptide - Review the chord progression and strumming pattern for the Verse and Chorus Review the chord progression and strumming for the Bridge Lesson 14 Left hand warmup Strumming warmup Barre chord exercise 1 and 2 SONG 1 - Down On The Corner -students unmute and play the riff SONG 2 - Riptide - Learn how to follow the music Play the whole song following the music Lessons 15 - 19 - These lessons will depend on the pace of the group. We may continue working on the same songs if required. We may add another song if the students have a great understanding of the curriculum. Lesson 20 - Level 2 GRADUATION -Warmup -Go over Level 2 song and skills -Students perform for the class (optional)
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Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Hello, I'm Siobhan! A versatile and passionate human interested in continuing to learn and grow throughout life's journey. I spent nine years living in Thailand working as a professional musician and private music teacher. For five of those years, I ran my own business, a music school, where I gained valuable experience and a versatile skill set. Just before the pandemic, I was traveling and developing new skills including cooking gourmet vegetarian food, managing a kitchen, managing social media pages, video editing as well as completing my 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course. During the pandemic, I began creating music classes that are specifically designed to be delivered online. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, reading, travel, and practicing music.Reviews
Live Group Class
$400
for 20 classes1x per week, 20 weeks
25 min
Completed by 5 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-8
2-3 learners per class
