Students with basic knowledge and experience with playing the ukulele will learn how to play more advanced chords, mixed or complex strumming techniques, while performing popular songs on the ukulele instrument. Relevant musical appreciation facts will also be taught to give the student a better understanding of the artist or song being featured (example: The song "Hound Dog" by Elvis was his first big hit and helped to launch his career into superstardom.)

In each class, we will begin by reviewing the basic chord fingerings, strumming patterns, and chord notations for the music selections for that week. Then we will move on to practicing and performing the series of songs. Students will be taught how to strum in different rhythms to match each song tempo (example: DDU-UDU), as well as review and learn different types of chords and their finger positions (example: C#m7, Bb, A#, etc.). Students may also be introduced to reading the different notations for fingerpicking (during the specified meeting times in the schedule included below), in addition to gaining knowledge in reading and performing this style of ukulele music in a group setting. As this class is in an ongoing course format, concepts taught within this course will not build upon previous weeks nor will they be presented a sequential curriculum. 

**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. 

Be advised that I do NOT have any certifications or qualifications for teaching this class as a special education course for students with learning disabilities. Therefore I suggest that if your student has been diagnosed with a learning disability, that you look for and attain the services of a qualified music teacher in order to provide your student with the best educational opportunity. Thank you for understanding. 

Please refer to the weekly course breakdown schedule below to view the selection of themes featured each lesson. I look forward to 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. 

Be advised that I do NOT have any certifications or qualifications for teaching this class as a special education course for students with learning disabilities. Therefore I suggest that if your student has been diagnosed with a learning disability, that you look for and attain the services of a qualified music teacher in order to provide your student with the best educational opportunity. Thank you for understanding. 

Please refer to the weekly course breakdown schedule below to view the selection of themes featured during each specified lesson. I look forward to singing and sharing some tunes with you soon!

Fri Jan 6- Happy New Year! 
Fri Jan 13- Sounds of Disney Magic
Fri Jan 20- Theatre and Musicals
Fri Jan 27- Classic Film Melodies
Fri Feb 3- Black History Month: Honorary Observance of Black Musicians
Fri Feb 10- Valentine's Day: Love Songs (PG)
Fri Feb 17- Indie Pop Vibes
Fri Feb 24- Folk and Country Tunes
Fri Mar 3- Mardis Gras: Blues in the Bayou
Fri Mar 10- International Women's Day: Honorary Observance of Female Musicians
Fri Mar 17- Saint Patrick's Day: Irish Melodies
Fri Mar 24- Joyful Springtime and Nature Music
Fri Mar 31- April Fool's Day: Silly Songs Just for Laughs
Fri Apr 7- Sounds of Disney Magic
Fri Apr 14- Easter: Bunny Hopping Beats
Fri Apr 21- Earth Day: Songs for Nature
Fri Apr 28- Classic Film Melodies
Fri May 5- Cinco de Mayo: Hispanic and LatinX Appreciation Music
Fri May 12- Folk and Country Tunes
Fri May 19- Theatre and Musicals
Fri May 26- Summertime Beach Vibes
Fri June 2: PRIDE Artist Appreciation
Fri June 18: PRIDE Artist Appreciation
Fri June 23: PRIDE Artist Appreciation
Fri June 30: Patriotic National Day Music (Canada Day, Independence Day)
Fri July 7: Classic Rock Tunes (National Day of Rock 'n Roll) 
Fri July 12: Fancy Fingerpicking
Fri July 21: Songs of the Sea
Fri July 28: Gone Camping: Campfire Melodies
Fri August 4: Cartoon Theme Songs
Fri August 11: Sounds of Disney Magic
Fri August 18: Summertime Smash Hits
Fri August 25: Sounds of Disney Magic
Fri Sep 1: Back to School Songs
Fri Sep 8: Americana Music. (Patriot Day)
Fri Sep 15: LatinX Music Appreciation (Hispanic Heritage Month)
Fri Sep 22: Pumpkin Spice and Everything Nice (First Day of Fall)
Fri Sep 29: Autumn Melodies
Fri Oct 6: Calls from the Wild (Indigenous Peoples Day)
Fri Oct 13: Harvest Season Folk Tunes
Fri Oct 20: Gothic and Macabre Melodies (PG)
Fri Oct 27: Happy Halloween! (PG)
Fri Nov 3: Super Sweet Songs (National Candy Day)
Fri Nov 10: Patriotic Tunes (Veteran's Day)
Fri Nov 17: Happy Thanksgiving! 
Fri Nov 24: Winter Wonderland Carols
Fri Dec 1: Sounds of the Season
Fri Dec 8: Holiday Hits 
Fri Dec 15: Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!

**NOTE: Please ensure that the student comes to each class 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.**