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Uke Can Do It Part 1: Ukulele Lessons for Young Beginners

Class
Jacqueline Burd
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(329)
A 5 lesson class to begin to learn the ukulele. Learn the basics of the ukulele, 2 chords, and how to play your first 4 songs! Receive individualized feedback and tips for improvement after each video assignment is submitted.

Class experience

Beginner Level
5 lessons//5 Weeks
 Week 1
Lesson 1
Ukulele Basics
Learn the parts of the ukulele, how to hold the ukulele and strum the open strings of the ukulele.
 Week 2
Lesson 2
The C Chord & "Row Your Boat"
Review how to hold the ukulele, strum, learn how to play the C chord and how to play and sing "Row Your Boat".
 Week 3
Lesson 3
The C Chord & a special song to the tune of "Are You Sleeping"
Review how to play the C chord and how to play and sing a special ukulele song to the tune of "Are You Sleeping".
 Week 4
Lesson 4
The F Chord & "The Farmer in the Dell"
Learn how to play the F chord and how to play and sing "The Farmer in the Dell".
 Week 5
Lesson 5
Switching Chords and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"
Learn how to switch between the C and F chords and how to play and sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star".
This class is taught in English.
Students will learn the basics of ukulele including how to hold the instrument, ukulele playing position and rest position, how to strum, proper hand and finger position, simple chords, how to count and play chord patterns, and how to play multiple popular children's songs. They will also improve their rhythm, counting skills, and pattern recognition. 
I am a certified music educator with a M.A in Music & Music Education. I fell in love with the ukulele over a decade ago, and have been playing and teaching it ever since. I have been teaching group ukulele classes for 11 years. I also have taught private music lessons for 16 years. I love this instrument and specialize in teaching beginning instrumental music lessons to young beginners.  The ukulele is a happy instrument, so my goal is to make learning the ukulele fun and frustration-free. 
Homework Offered
Learners will watch video lessons to learn new ukulele technique, chords, and songs. They will receive songs sheets and videos to practice along with. It is recommended that learners practice the material learned 10 minutes a day or more, 5 days a week. Learners are encouraged to submit a video after completing each lesson, demonstrating the technique, chords, and/or songs learned.
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Each learner's progress is assessed after completing each lesson. After learners submit a video demonstrating the technique, chords, and/or songs learned in the lesson, they will receive individualized feedback and useful tips that will help them improve and master basic ukulele technique.
Grades Offered
A ukulele and an electronic tuner or tuner app are required for this class. Learners will be provided with links to prerecorded video lessons, song sheets for practicing, and a Google Slides presentation to practice and review the material learned.
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
  • “Guitar Tuna” tuning app
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(329)
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Hi! My name is Ms. Jackie! 

I am a certified music educator. I have taught music in public schools for 11 years and private music lessons for 16 years. I received my M.A. in Music & Music Education from Teachers College, Columbia University and... 
Self-Paced Class

$12

weekly or $60 for all content
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks of teacher feedback
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1 year of access to the content

Completed by 149 learners
Ages: 5-8

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