Ukulele Pop Stars ~ Weekly Jam for Beginners
Each week, beginner ukulele players will learn a new popular song while learning the basics of ukulele, rhythm, and chords.
Teacher Mónica - BMusEd
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(75)
What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
Beginner Level
🎶Hey Uke Players! This is a comfy, beginner-friendly ukulele class, where you'll get to learn the basics of the ukulele while learning favorite pop songs. We'll explore different music fundamentals, strumming patterns, and how to get better at playing harmonies (chords) and melodies. 🎶Each class will begin with a quick warm-up reading a tab that is provided by me through screen-sharing. I will then introduce the chords of the song, the song structure, and give tips on how to improve chord playing. I also leave time for questions throughout in case learners need any extra support. 🎶Singing it NOT required, but is 100% welcome! I will definitely be singing in class while we learn the music. 🎵CLASS SCHEDULE🎵 Week of Sept 9 - "Seven Nation Army" The White Stripes Week of Sept 16 - "Yellow Submarine" The Beatles Week of Sept 23 - "Love Story" Taylor Swift Week of Sept 30 - "Wonderwall" Oasis Week of Oct 7 - "As It Was" Harry Styles Week of Oct 14 - "Monster Mash" Week of Oct 21 - "Spooky Scary Skeletons" Week of Oct 28 - "What Was I Made For" Billie Eilish Week of Dec 2 - "Here Comes The Sun" The Beatles Week of Dec 9 - "Time After Time" Cindi Lauper (6 chords!) Week of Dec 16 - "Anti Hero" Taylor Swift Week of Dec 23 - No Meetings on Winter Break Week of Dec 30 - "Dreams" Fleetwood Mac Week of Jan 6 - "Shake it Off" Taylor Swift Week of Jan 13 - "Zelda's Lullaby" The Legend of Zelda Video Game Week of Jan 20 - "Hey Soul Sister" Train Week of Jan 27 - "Another One Bites The Dust" Queen There are some weeks were students get to vote on the song of the week too! 🎼This class is perfect for learners who have had one introductory lesson covering how to hold the uke and uke anatomy such as the string names (however I will still go over this in each class, and will observe students to see if they need extra support.) Feel free to message me if you are hesitant about the level of the class. 🎼Please make sure your ukulele is in tune before our meeting! *Picks are not required.
Learning Goals
Rhythm Fundamentals and counting a steady beat.Strumming patterns and accurate string playing.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
Song choices will not have curse words and will be child friendly.
Pre-Requisites
This class is for beginning to advanced beginning ukulele.
This class is also a great fit for learners who have had previous music lessons in a different instrument such as piano, guitar, bass, or a string instrument.
Supply List
~Ukulele (Soprano or Concert) in GCEA tuning ~Ukulele tuner app ~Music will be provided by the teacher during and after class for students to download and keep
Joined August, 2020
5.0
75reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Bachelor's Degree in Music or Theatre or Arts from The Master's University
Hi, I'm Teacher Monica (they/them) - a musician and artist. I am passionate about teaching, traveling the world, and creating art.
Currently I'm a middle and high school choir and fine art teacher at a Waldorf school, but I also have experience with teaching early elementary aged learners in private and small group music and art classes.
As an experienced educator, I believe that every child can become a musician and artist. All learners deserve a well-planned, differentiated arts education. I am an energetic and passionate teacher and do my absolute best to model to my students so they have an example of what having a passion for learning and creating art or music looks like.
I have been teaching music for 20 years and received my Bachelor of Music in Music Education in 2014. This helped me achieve a firm grasp on the art of teaching music in both a group or private lesson setting. I also learned so many tools on how to study, read, and analyze music, which helps me guide my students into being confident performers and analyzers of their pieces.
Fun facts:
I have three cats named Atoka, Calcifer, and Bagels.
I have a second-degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do.Reviews
Live Group Class
$9
weekly1x per week
25 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-13
2-6 learners per class
