Ukulele 2.0 - Beginner/Intermediate Level Ukulele Music Instruction
Students with general knowledge and experience with playing the ukulele will learn how to play the more advanced chords, mixed or complex strumming techniques, and popular songs on the ukulele instrument.
Denise C.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(160)
What's included
10 live meetings
9 hrs 10 mins in-class hoursHomework
1-2 hours per week. Practice the chord fingering and strumming techniques discussed in class, as well as practice playing songs that we learn during our lessons. Students can either screenshot the lesson content or they can request a copy of a song/material from the teacher to use for practice between lessons.Assessment
The student will be informally assessed by the teacher and given specific pointers on what to practice more or what to modify in their technique.Class Experience
Students with general knowledge and experience with playing the ukulele will learn how to play the more advanced chords, mixed or complex strumming techniques, and popular songs on the ukulele instrument. In this multi-day class, we will begin by reviewing the basic chords, strumming patterns, and musical terms (frets, chords, strumming, tuning, etc). Then we will move on to learning advanced chords (example Bm7, A7, etc) which will build in difficulty and intensity as we progress our learning during the entire course. Students will be taught how to strum in different rhythms to match each song tempo (example: down, down, up, down, up...), increasing in complexity and combination difficulty with each lesson. They will also be playing popular, modern (but clean and PG) songs from the very first lesson- building in skill level as they acquire more knowledge and chord change fluidity. It is my goal to make the learning process fun, and encourage students to sing and participate by allowing each member to take turns strumming/playing their instrument at appropriate times during the lesson. Music is supposed to be enjoyable, and learning is easier when students are having a blast. Be sure to send me a message with any artist/song that the student likes and I will do everything I can to include something from it in the lesson content during our course. Please refer to the weekly course breakdown schedule below, although the teacher reserves the right to change the topics/difficulty as necessary to fit the students' needs during the course. I look forward to singing and sharing some tunes with you soon! Week 1: Review of Basic Chords and Simple Songs Weeks 2-3: Learning Major/Minor Chords and Strumming Techniques with Slow-Medium Tempo Songs Weeks 4-6: Learning _7 Octave Chords and Mixed Strumming patterns in Pop Music Weeks 7-10: Learning Sharp/Flat Chords and Creating Strumming Techniques in Music Chosen by the Student(s)
Learning Goals
Students will learn and improve upon their musical ability with playing the ukulele and memorizing chord finger positions in a fun and friendly environment. Singing is heavily encouraged, although it is not necessary a part of the curriculum (songs/melodies will be taught and singing or humming the tune is helpful to beginner students).
Other Details
Supply List
*Ukulele (Note: The teacher uses a "soprano" ukulele, but any real ukulele instrument will be acceptable. However, please note that the tone/pitch of the student instrument may be slightly different than that of the teacher.) *Ukulele Tuner (digital device or app version)
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
If you do not have a physical/digital tuner device for your instrument, a ukulele tuner app is highly beneficial (and free). I use one simply called "ukulele tuner" from the Apple store; it has a mint green background and over-sized white letters that spell "uku-lele". They can also purchase a small, clip-on tuner from Amazon or their local music store/department.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have experience teaching students ranging from grade school ages into adulthood, tutoring 1-on-1, and teaching large groups. I was a language and art/music teacher in Europe for about a year, while traveling around Europe and the UK, where students came to learn English and study various topics through theatre and play activities. In the past, I've also taught kindergarten through 5th grade students in a US public school, and I taught ESL online for nearly 3 years as a certified teacher.
I graduated in 2017 from Georgia Southern University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Arts. I am currently studying front-end web design while working as a private tutor and website creator. In my free time, I enjoy playing music on my ukulele, travel photography, and baking. I have a passion for all forms of art and the creative process that comes with it.
Whatever my current situation may be, I feel motivated to empower young students to realize their academic and creative potential through meaningful play and personal mentorship. I am looking forward to creating fun and productive courses through Outschool and I look forward to seeing you in my classroom soon!Reviews
Live Group Class
$300
for 10 classes1x per week, 10 weeks
55 min
Completed by 35 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-6 learners per class
