Uke-mas Cheer - Christmas Ukulele Songs for Total Beginners
A 7-week class for beginners/advanced beginners where you can learn your first Christmas songs on the ukulele and strum along by the Christmas tree!
Sing Create Play by Bella Ely
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. Students can practise the songs learned during the lessons.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
💙💜💛 Welcome to Sing Create Play!! 🎄 Please note that we meet for 25 mins. Beginners and also those who have been playing the ukulele for a while are welcome. Each week, we will review the basics of the ukulele and the 3 chords: C Major, F Major, A minor. Please know that your child can jump in at any point to attend this class. It is a very flexible course, and they will benefit whenever they join! This class will meet the needs of each type of learner, that includes kinaesthetic, visual, and auditory. For best results in seeing success with learning new songs is practising the chord transitions during class and outside it. >>> What SKILLS you will learn during this mini course: - how to hold your ukulele and strum it correctly; - the parts of a ukulele and their role; - the strings of the ukulele and playing an interactive game to learn them; - you will practise picking each string with their thumb or with your index and middle fingers, whichever comes easier to them, at this point. - We will learn how to keep a steady beat while strumming or picking the strings of our instrument - holding 4 chords: C Major, F Major, A minor. >>> Christmas songs that we will learn together: 1. Santa Shark 2. We Wish You a Merry Christmas + 5 Little Elves Jumping in Snow 3. If You Love Christmas and You know It 4. 5 Little Snowmen? 5. 5 Little Elves Jumping in Snow 6. Jingle Bells + If You Love Christmas and You know It 7. Rudolf The Rednose Reindeer + Santa Shark >>> Please Note: 1. You will need a tuned ukulele for this class. 2. If you are a total beginner and have never played the ukulele before, please check out my Absolute Beginners Ukulele Class to learn the basics before joining this class. https://outschool.com/classes/1-2-ready-play-absolute-beginners-uke-xJlSzd63?sectionUid=71fc6606-4834-4791-b26c-1383f9a95799&showDetails=true 3. We sometimes try to learn 2 songs per class, but this will depend on the learners and their abilities; sometimes we may be able to learn just one song in class.
Learning Goals
♪ You will learn the basics of the ukulele playing and also at least 7 Christmas songs to play on Christmas morning.
♪ Please note that this class is also suitable for a student who has never played the ukulele before. Please check my Absolute Beginners Ukulele Class to learn the basics before joining this class: https://outschool.com/classes/1-2-ready-play-absolute-beginners-uke-xJlSzd63?sectionUid=71fc6606-4834-4791-b26c-1383f9a95799&showDetails=true
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Learning Needs
🌟 This is an inclusive class. Children of all abilities and disabilities are welcome. Including ADHD, Autism, Emotional Learning Disabilities, & more. Contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your learner's needs!
Parental Guidance
Young learners will need parental assistance.
Supply List
→ Please make sure that students need to have a TUNED ukulele for each class. Please make sure you tune your ukulele for this class https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VOuRBjmzAM&t=9s → Learners can use a pick, but it is not compulsory; I actually recommend the use of fingers for strumming/picking. → In order for me to give feedback and see clearly the learner while playing their instrument, please make sure you position the learners, so I can see their BOTH hands when playing, head to the waist, in a well-lit room (the light coming from their front, not from the back). The young learner can sit on the floor, with their legs crossed. If they are joining from an iPad/laptop, they can also be on the floor or a little stool, it can point straight or downwards. → Please note that the learner can't sit on an armchair as this will restrict the way their instrument needs to be positioned and also restricts the movement of the learner's arms. A chair with no arms, or a stool are recommended. BOTH learner's feet should be on the floor, not hanging. → Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions or concerns. → The teacher will provide the songs and other files (strumming and chords sheets); → Ukulele (Soprano or Concert Standard tuning G C E A) → Ukulele Tuner App
Joined September, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
5 teachers have teaching certificates
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
OLIVIA GREENE:
💙 Bachelor’s Degree in Music with an Outside Field in Psychology (Music Therapy)
💙 Classically and professionally trained in clarinet with additional experience playing piano, guitar, and ukulele
💙 Experience working with children with a variety of learning styles and behavioral disorders
💙 Experience getting to know children personally in order for them to feel safe and become successful
💙 Experience as a K-5 Music Teacher
💙 Believes in creating a classroom culture built on respect and equity
💙 Trained in: Project Based Learning and Orff Level 1 Certified
💙 4+ years teaching in public schools
💙 4+ years teaching online
SARAH GEENENS:
💜 Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology and Early Childhood Development
💜 Experience working with children with dyslexia, ADHD and selective mutism.
💜 Experience leading various programs within schools including ensembles and choirs
💜 Experience as a Reading Interventionist and Third Grade, Music and Art Teacher
💜 Experience with 21+ years of voice, 11+ years of piano, 9+ years of ukulele, and 7+ years of guitar
💜 Believes in valuing children’s creativity and self-expression through their mastery of instruments and finding their voice
💜 4+ years teaching in private schools
💜 2+ years teaching online
XIOMARA EZELL (aka ZIZI):
💙 Currently pursuing a Music Degree
💙 Experience creating custom guitar tracks
💙 Experience developing immersive music workshops, programs and camps
💙 Experience guiding children through the use of encouragement, creativity and passion to establish confidence
💙 Experience working with diverse and dynamic learners to create personalized curriculum
💙 Experience as a Teacher’s Assistant, Coach, and Collaborator for young musical learners
💙 Believes in creating a supportive and comfortable learning environment for all learners
💙 4+ years teaching guitar to all ages in various settings, including online
BELLA ELY:
💜 Creator and Founder of Sing Create Play
💜 Degrees in: Teaching (K-12), Social Work and Level 3 Diploma in Children's Psychology
💜 Experience incorporating auditory, visual and action based activities alongside music within the Sing Create Play curriculum to create an inclusive environment to help children immerse themselves in their learning
💜 Personal and professional experience working with children with various learning styles and neurodivergent learners including: ADHD, autism, and dyslexia
💜 Trained in: Understanding Behaviour as Communication: A Therapeutic Approach, Tips & Tools to Manage Anger, Understanding Autism, Mindfulness for Daily Living, Understanding Anxiety, Classroom Behaviour Management, NLP Diploma in Life Coaching and Effective Communication Techniques for Teachers
💜 20+ years teaching in K-12 classroom settings
💜 5+ years teaching SEL specifically
💜 4+ years teaching online
KATIE CAMPBELL:
💜 Bachelor’s Degree in K-12 General Music & 6-12 Choral Education
💜 Experience organizing a variety of activities including choir, musical theater and student concerts
💜 Experience working with children with a variety of learning styles and highlighting their strengths through an individualized approach
💜 Experience creating an enriching learning environment through her understanding of the transformative power of music
💜 Believes in a holistic approach allowing students to build their confidence and become empathetic individuals
💜 Trained in: SEL Music Education, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Using Children’s LIterature in the Music Classroom, Orff Action, Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Music
💜 16+ years teaching in public schools
💜 2+ years teaching onlineReviews
Live Group Class
$12
weekly1x per week
25 min
Completed by 11 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-7
3-5 learners per class
