Uke Can Do It Part 1: Ukulele Lessons for Young Beginners
A 5 lesson course 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.
Jacqueline Burd
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1-2 hours per week. 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.Assessment
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.Class Experience
Beginner Level
Self-paced ukulele lessons for students who are new to the instrument. No prior ukulele or music experience is needed. This course is perfect for complete beginners! This ukulele class will allow students' first experiences with the instrument to be fun, memorable, and frustration-free! There will be no live classes. There will be engaging prerecorded video lessons, activities, and song sheets provided for practicing. Students will have access to a Google Slides presentation to practice and review the material learned throughout the course. Students can work on the lessons, chords, and songs at their own pace and watch the video lessons as many times as they wish. There will be opportunities to post questions and thoughts in the classroom. The teacher will be available to answer any questions that you may have as you are learning and practicing and provide tips to help you improve. Learners are encouraged to submit a video assignment after completing each lesson, demonstrating the technique, chords, and/or songs learned. This will allow each learner to receive individualized feedback and useful tips that will help them improve and master basic ukulele technique. The teacher will provide each learner with individualized feedback on their progress after each video assignment is submitted.
Learning Goals
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.
Syllabus
5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
Ukulele Basics
Learn the parts of the ukulele, how to hold the ukulele and strum the open strings of the ukulele. 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". 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". 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". Other Details
Supply List
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.
Language of Instruction
English
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
- “Guitar Tuna” tuning app
Joined August, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
New Jersey Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Teachers College, Columbia University
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from Ithaca College
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. Reviews
Self-Paced Course
$10
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