Small Group Ukulele for Beginners
In this 8-week course, students will learn the basics of music theory, note reading, writing skills, ukulele technique, and how to play 3-4 familiar songs!
Big Universe Music
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What's included
8 live meetings
6 in-class hoursClass Experience
In this 8-week course, students will learn the basics of music theory, note reading, writing skills, ukulele technique, and how to play 3-4 familiar songs! We will cover: - Parts of the ukulele - How to hold the ukulele - Finger numbers and how to strum the ukulele - A simple warm up to use at the beginning of each practice session - How to play a simple song with fret numbers - Rhythm notation: quarter, half, whole notes, and quarter rests. - Musical symbols and writing skills: How to draw a treble clef, staff, and rhythm notes. - How to name all the notes on the fretboard - How to create a major scale using a major scale pattern - Song form: Melody, Harmony, and Lyrics - Basic chords: C, G, G7, F, Am, and Em chords - Different strumming patterns - How to read tablature - How to play a pop song with the basic chords above Over the course of the 8 week group lessons, students will enjoy a fun and inspiring take on learning the ukulele. I will share my experience as a professional musician, introduce students to songs and musicians that they may have never heard before, and demonstrate how learning the ukulele can become a fun and rewarding life-long practice. CANCELLATION POLICY: There will be no refunds or transfers available for students who dis-enroll after the start of the 8 week course. Please make sure that you can attend all 8 weeks of the course before signing up.
Learning Goals
By the end of the 8 weeks, each student should be able to:
- Play the melody of a simple song using fret numbers
- Read simple rhythms
- Play a major scale using the major scale pattern or fret numbers
- Play the chords of a popular song of their choice
Other Details
Supply List
Students must have their own ukulele at home to participate in this class. It is also recommended that each student have a clip-on tuner and a pick. Please come to each class with your ukulele tuned and ready, as well as a pen and paper to take notes. There may be worksheets that need to be printed out at home for students to use during class and for homework.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined May, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in Music from California Institute of the Arts
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Berklee College of Music
Bachelor's Degree in Music from University of West Florida
Bachelor's Degree in History from Lynchburg College
Creativity. Confidence. Community. Consistency.
At Big Universe Music, we deliver out of this world music lessons on voice, guitar, piano, ukulele, songwriting, and music production.
Our teaching style uses contemporary music to teach the basics and fundamentals of technique and music theory. Our main objective is to turn your learner's initial creative spark into a fire that will last a lifetime.
Learning an instrument is a life-long practice and will be challenging, exciting, and fulfilling.
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Live Group Class
$200
for 8 classes1x per week, 8 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-10
3-6 learners per class
