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A student at this level knows a handful of chords and can move from one chord to another without pausing. Student may have trouble with, say, the B-flat chord shape. Student has learned a strum or two and/or a finger pattern for picking.
Jammin' on C Blues
Learn how to play the Duke Ellington classic and jam circle favorite C Jam Blues! We’ll talk about the blues and how to start swinging and having fun with the rhythm. Great place to start taking solos, getting into swing, and jamming with others.
The CAGe Method
Open up the ENTIRE ukulele fretboard using chord shapes you already know to be able to play chords up and down the entire ukulele. Within 45 minutes you’ll know at least 4 ways to play every single chord on the uke... guaranteed!
Clawhammer Man
An introduction to the clawhammer technique! Want to play your ukulele like a banjo but don’t know where to begin? Don’t worry, it’s not as hard as you might think. We’ll break it down finger by finger and by the end of the session you’ll be plucking away (slowly...) with the best of them!
Introduction to Improvisation
Have you ever wanted to learn how to improvise but were unsure how to do it? You don't need to know all the notes on the fretboard or memorize all your scales in order to play a solo. In this workshop, you will begin by tapping into your intuitive brain and learning to improvise using colors to represent emotions. You'll also learn how to create musical phrases starting with just 3 notes.
Essential Strums for Ukulele - A Guide to Ukulele Strums
Don't know what to play or tired of playing the same old down-up-down-up strums?
One of the first skills a ukulele player learns is the art and craft of strumming, playing rhythm. This refers to an accompaniment technique suitable for the singer - songwriter or someone who plays a support role for another instrument.
Getting Started - A Recipe for Success
Where Do I Start? - This is a common question and this workshop addresses that very question.
Getting Started - A Recipe for Success covers ukulele tunings, learning the ukulele fingerboard, basic chords and strums. This workshop gets you rolling on having some fun playing the ukulele and we throw in a bit of ukulele history and fun facts as we explore the ukulele.