Ukulele Basics: Part 7 *Private Class*

In this 7th instalment of my ukulele instructional series, students with considerable knowledge and experience with playing the ukulele will continue to learn how to play advanced chords, complex strumming rhythms, and produce special effects while exploring different cultural music styles by playing and learning 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: Multi-finger chords, Fingerstyle notes, Strumming Patterns, etc.
Week 2: Abnormal Strumming Methods and Percussive Techniques
Week 3: Compare and Contrast the Beat: How To Set the Tempo
Week 4: Mixed Method Melodies
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.**