ウクレレに会いましょう！

This course is for students with little to now prior experience with ukuele. Come enjoy fun as we begin adventures in learning to play the ukulele. In each class, we will practice playing, learn a song, and review topics related to instrument care and elements of music. 

Class size is small to ensure that all students have ample opportunities to participate actively and interact with the teacher. Learning activities leverage young children's natural inclination to move and channel energy to support successfully playing. Simple games, songs, and chants will be used to help the students learn naturally and enjoyably. 

Songs selected for this course have been chosen for their ease of learning and appeal to children. Each song learned will feature a single chord that uses one finger. 

2023-2024 schedule of chords:
Week of September 4: C7 chord. 
Week of September 11: C chord
Week of September 18: Fadd9 chord
Week of September 25: C chord
Week of October 2: Fadd9 chord
Week of October 9: A minor  chord
Week of October 16:  C chord
Week of October 23: Fadd9 chord
Week of October 30:  Am chord
Week of November 6: C7 chord
Week of November 13: Fadd9 chord
Week of November 20: A minor chord
Week of November 27: C chord
Week of December 4: Fadd9 chord
Week of December 11: Fadd9 chord
Week of December 18: NO CLASS
Week of December 25: NO CLASS
Week of January 1: Fadd9 chord
Week of January 8: Am chord
Week of January 15: C chord
Week of January 22: Fadd9 chord
Week of January 29: Am chord
Week of February 5: C chord
Week of February 12: Fadd9 chord
Week of February 19: A7 chord
Week of February 26: C chord
Week of March 4: Fadd9 chord
Week of March 11: Am chord
Week of March 18: C chord
Week of March 25: Fadd9 chord
Week of April 1: Am chord
Week of April 8:  C chord
Week of April 15:  Fadd9 chord
Week of April 22:  Am chord
Week of April 29: C chord
Week of May 6:   Fadd9 chord
Week of May 13:   Am chord
Week of May 20: C chord
Week of May 27: Fadd9 chord
Week of June 3: Am chord
Week of June 10: C chord
Week of June 17: Fadd9 chord
Week of June 24: Am chord
Week of July 1: C chord
Week of July 8: Fadd9 chord
Week of July 15: Am chord
Week of July 22: C chord
Week of July 29: Fadd9 chord
Week of August 5: Am chord
Week of August 12: C chord
Week of August 19: Fadd9 chord
Week of August 26: Am chord

Each week we will explore a new one-chord song. Every year, the song cycle for this class starts over in the first week of September. For example, in September 2023, songs will repeat from the previous year (September 2022)

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR PARENTS: Because it is a stringed instrument, the ukelele will need to be tuned for your child to have a successful experience. While your ukelele may have been in tune when shipped, most instruments require regular tuning. Many ukuleles now come with a digital tuner. If you have one - great! Follow the directions and you are set. If you do not have a digital tuner, you can visit a website. I have included links in the learner supply materials. This is a very handy page on which you can play the pitch for each string and then gently and gradually move the pegs until the sound matches. I recommend that parents handle tuning at first. A child may inadvertently turn a peg too far in enthusiasm and potentially break a string. Until your child has some experience, it is best if the parent tunes the instrument. 

The ukelele is such a fun and accessible instrument. I can't wait to work with your child as they grow in their playing ability and love for music.