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All students wishing to participate
in our concert performances should be
currently enrolled to attend
rehearsals.
Course
Description
Beginning Ukulele:
You do not need any musical experience. This course is designed for students
who have never played an instrument before. It is also a great refresher
course for those who have some experience playing the ukulele. Students will
be able to play 2- 3 songs by the end of the first lesson. Each time we
meet, we will build on the previous lesson and add new skills, with chords,
and new songs. (IMPORTANT! Registration closes after the first class
meeting. If you can not make the first class, please sign up for the next
session).
Continuing
Ukulele: This course is for students that can already play at least 8-12
chords
proficiently. This class moves along at a pretty fast pace. We
focus on building song repertoire, learn new chords and developing advanced
right and left hand techniques. Each 6-week session will feature a different
theme of music (i.e. Rock, Hawaiian, Swing, Oldies, etc.).
Class
Objectives: Students will have a great time singing and learning to play
the soprano, concert or tenor ukulele. (Sorry, my curriculum doesn't support
the BARITONE ukulele-different tuning). We’ll cover a wide variety of music
including, light Rock, Tin Pan Alley, easy Jazz, Hawaiian songs and more.
Reading music is not a requirement nor will music theory be emphasized,
however in the continuing classes we will occasionally explore basic theory
elements to gain a better understanding of how music works. All classes are
taught by watching, listening, singing and or course playing along.
Instruments/Equipment: You
must have a ukulele by the first class to participate. Please contact the
instructor if you need information about how or where to buy a ukulele.
Sorry, my curriculum does not support the baritone. Only Soprano, Concert
and Tenor 'ukulele tuning.
It is HIGHLY recommended you bring a
tape recorder to class. Recorded classes are helpful during practice at
home and will help you learn new songs.
Performance opportunities: Students
are encouraged to sing and play for each other at our recitals nights
(typically the last class of the session) where friends and family are
welcome to join us. We also entertain as a group at public venues throughout
the year. Musicians interested in participating should be currently enrolled
to receive the set list program and participate in rehearsals.
Our 3 major public performance events are:
The 'Ukulele Festival of Northern California, Hayward --last
Sunday in April
The Festival of the Cement Ship, Aptos
--1st Saturday in June
Holiday Caroling Concerts at 2 locations --Details will be announced in class.
Click here to open a Ukulele
Chord Chart PDF
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