What's included
1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1-2 hours per week. 1-2 throughout the classClass Experience
Beginner Level
In this ongoing class we will be learning about the ukulele, how to hold it, how to tune, how to strum, the order of strings and how to play chords C, F, A minor, G7. We will learn a variety of songs from simple nursery rhymes to popular songs heard on the radio. We will also practice moving from one chord to another. Watch your student grow as a musician in the fun beginner course. This course is ongoing. The instructor will always be reviewing. Students do not need experience. In each session students will be learning and reviewing: tuning, names of strings, note names, strumming to beat, hand placement, chords and playing songs. This class will be build off the information taught from session to session. The order of each class session will be as follows: - Quick community building question - Questions/review homework - Tuning check - Review from previous session - New content - Group song play alongs - Conclusion of what we learned and what to practice for next class. Here is an overview of what will happen in each session 1) - Tuning the ukulele - learning the strings of the ukulele 2) - Review strings - Learn first chord 3) - review strings and chords - chords C and F 4) - Moving between chords in a song - chords 5) - Review Chords - Add Chord A minor 6) - Review Chords - Add chord G7 7) - Review Chords - Play different Songs 8) - Review Chords - Play different Songs This class will be taught through a series of picture guides, slide shows and videos. The teacher will provide both group feedback and individual feedback. This class is meant to be fun, exploratory, and a laid back experience for young students learning how to play an instrument. The schedule for content is flexible and is determined by the mastery and progress of students. Students can ask questions during class or anytime after. I am here to help your student enjoy playing the Ukulele Occasional homework such as practicing chords and songs will be suggested to advance student skills. ** Parental guidance may be needed for tuning the instrument before or during class along with helping students initially place fingers in the correct spot on the instrument**
Learning Goals
Students will be able to play chords C, F, A minor, and G7 on ukulele
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This course will use imbedded YouTube videos posted in the class page. These videos will be ukulele play along videos with chord pictures and background music.
Supply List
A working soprano or concert ukulele A music tuner or tuning app on a smart device
Language of Instruction
English
Reviews
Live Group Class
$18
weekly1x per week
30 min
Completed by 21 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
1-6 learners per class