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This is a Beginner level class, so we will start with the basics of how to hold and play the ukelele. 
We will go over what to do with each hand, including how to press the strings to the fret, and how to pluck and strum with the right hand. 
The student will learn what the frets are and how to play a melody on one string. 
We will learn a few songs that they will be able to play on one string. 
They will also learn a couple of basic chords and practice strumming and changing chords on the beat. 
We will practice playing quarter notes to a steady beat with a moderate tempo, and keeping the tempo steady.

Class Breakdown - 
Week 1 - String names, frets, and holding the instrument to play it. We will go over the note names of the strings and tune the instruments so they can see how to tune the strings. 
They will learn one or two basic songs on one string. 

Week 2 - Melody songs and introduction to chords . We will learn a couple of more songs on one string. We will look at some ukelele tablature and learn how to read it. 
I will show them how to play a chord and they will learn the difference between a melody and playing chords. 

Week 3 - Chord diagrams,  Ukelele Tablature , steady beat and tempo. 
We will learn how to read a chord diagram  and  will practice switching between chords. 
We will continue with more ukelele tablature reading. 
They will practice playing chords and strumming to a steady beat. 
My teaching style is casual and relaxed, and fun, with a focus on the student progressing at their own speed. 

We will continue with more ukelele tablature reading. 
They will practice playing chords and strumming to a steady beat. 

My teaching style is casual and each student will get individual help with their playing. 

If they are taking this class again, we will continue where we left off in the last lesson. 

My goal is for the students to have fun and increase their interest in learning more about playing the ukelele. 
The ukelele is a great instrument in itself and it is also a stepping stone towards playing other string instruments like guitar, violin and cello. 
The musical concepts they learn in this class are a basis for studying music in the future.