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Ukulele Basics: Part 10 *Private Class*

Completed by 2 learners
Ages 8-13
Live Group Class
In this 5-week private ukulele course, students with considerable experience will continue to learn how to play advanced chords, complex strumming rhythms, and explore special effects while experiencing different cultural music styles.
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(161 reviews)

Live video meetings
1x per week, 5 weeks
1-2 learners per class
30 min

What's included

5 live meetings
2 hrs 30 mins in-class hours
Homework
1-2 hours per week. Digital copies of the practice music will be posted in the main classroom page and assigned for independent practice each week, based on the material covered in the newest completed class/lesson.

Class Experience

In this tenth instalment of my ukulele instructional series, students with considerable knowledge and experience with playing the ukulele will learn how to play advanced chords, complex strumming rhythms, and produce special effects while exploring different cultural music styles using PG songs on the ukulele instrument. 

Please note that the class maximum is 2 and not 1, in the case that two students decide to take this course together with parental approval (e.g. friends, siblings, relatives, etc.). However, if only one student signs up, I (the teacher) will immediately change that course listing/schedule to "PRIVATE", to ensure that only that one student takes the class with me. 

In this multi-day class, we will begin with a general knowledge review of concepts that the student should already be familiar with by this level (multi-finger chords, fingerstyle notes, strumming patterns, etc). We will learn some new advanced chords along the way (example: E5, Cm7, A#, 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: syncopation, improv, etc.), increasing in complexity and combination difficulty with each lesson. Students will also be introduced to different music styles featured in different cultural elements of our modern world, as well as gain knowledge in reading and performing these styles of ukulele music in a private setting. We will be playing popular, modern (but clean and PG) songs from the very first lesson; and although I have many music selections in my repertoire, I encourage students to request any song that they want to learn or love to listen to. 

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. 

**NOTE: Please ensure that the student comes to each class (except perhaps the first lesson) with their instrument tuned. It is imperative that the student has a freshly tuned instrument before practicing or attending a lesson in order to ensure maximum instructional effectiveness and new skill retention.**

The Weekly Course Schedule:
Week 1: General Knowledge Review- Basic and Advanced Chords, Strumming Patterns, Rhythm and Meter, etc.
Week 2: Poetry and Prose- Analysing Famous Ballads from the Past
Week 3: Fancy Fingers- Fingerstyle Strumming Rhythms
Week 4: Smashing the Beat- Exploring Rock Music Styles 
Week 5: Final Review and Student Music Requests 

**Disclaimer: All music played and performed in class will be PG and/or heavily censored to ensure a safe and wholesome experience for the student.**

Learning Goals

The student will learn and improve upon their musical ability with playing the ukulele by learning unique and complex strumming techniques. Singing along to the melody is heavily encouraged, although it is not necessarily a part of the curriculum. Singing or humming the tune is helpful to many students during practice/performance.

Other Details

Parental Guidance
Please note that the class maximum is listed as 2 and not 1, in the case that two students decide to take this course together with parental approval (e.g. friends, siblings, relatives, etc.). However, if only one student signs up, I (the teacher) will immediately change that course listing/schedule to "PRIVATE", to ensure that only that one student takes the class with me. Also, all music played in class with be heavily censored by the teacher to ensure that no questionable words, phrases, or themes are presented during the lesson. If Kidzbop wouldn't play it, neither would I.
Supply List
-Ukulele (Note: The teacher uses a "concert/concerto" 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, depending in the size difference, which is not an issue.) 
-Ukulele Tuner (app version or small digital tuning device are recommended)
-Capo, optional
 1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.

Meet the teacher

Joined August, 2020
4.9
161reviews
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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!

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