Ukulele Basics: Part 1 *Private Class*
Denise C.
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In this multi-day course, the student will learn how to play the basic chords, strumming techniques, and simple songs on the Ukulele instrument on a 1-on-1 basis with the teacher.
Class experience
In this first part of the multi-day course, we will begin by learning correct terms (frets, chords, strumming, tuning, etc), identifying the different parts of our instruments, and tuning our instruments. Then we will move on to learning a few basic chords, building 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...). They will also be playing...
The student will learn and improve upon their musical ability with playing the ukulele and memorizing its chord fingerings. 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).
Homework Offered
Practice the chord fingering and strumming techniques discussed in class, as well as practice playing songs that we learn during our lessons (the teacher will share digital copies of the music).1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
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.Grades Offered
1 file available upon enrollment-Ukulele (Note: The teacher uses a "Soprano" and/or "Concert" ukulele in class, but any real ukulele instrument will be acceptable. However, please note that based on size differences, the tone/pitch of the student instrument may be slightly different than that of the teacher in the event their their instrument is bigger/smaller than the teachers.) -Ukulele Tuner (app version or small digital tuning device are recommended)
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
A ukulele tuner app is highly beneficial (and free). I use one simply called "ukelele tuner" from the Apple store; it has a mint green background and over-sized white letters that spell "uku-lele". The student may also want to watch YouTube tutorial videos as review or extra practice on the topics and techniques that we learn in class.
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...
Group Class
$174
for 5 classes1x per week, 5 weeks
30 min
Completed by 29 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-8
1-2 learners per class
