Ukulele LessonsSoprano, Concert &/or Tenor
"Learn a fun mix of music to play on
the front porch and around the campfire!" Americana, Folk, Bluegrass & Country Music
• Ages 7-adult
• Beginners Welcome! • No previous music experience is necessary! • Private &/or Family Duo 30 min. lessons. • Weekly lessons are held year round. "Jump in & Start Making Music!"
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Pierre Jacques PleauMusician & Teaching Artist
Serving Youth & Families since 1996
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FAQ:
Ukuleles in order from smallest to largest: Soprano, Concert and Tenor all have the same set of strings: A, E, C & G.
The voice of the ukulele becomes deeper and richer in tone in the larger instruments. Ukuleles can also vary in tone depending on the quality of the wood and craftsmanship of the instruments. The Concert & Tenor also have more frets (notes) than the soprano.
There is another ukulele known as the Baritone which has the 1st 4 strings of the guitar: E, B, G & D. Baritone Ukulele Lessons aren’t available at this time. Those interested in playing the Baritone may enjoy learning to play a mini 6 string acoustic travel guitar.
The voice of the ukulele becomes deeper and richer in tone in the larger instruments. Ukuleles can also vary in tone depending on the quality of the wood and craftsmanship of the instruments. The Concert & Tenor also have more frets (notes) than the soprano.
There is another ukulele known as the Baritone which has the 1st 4 strings of the guitar: E, B, G & D. Baritone Ukulele Lessons aren’t available at this time. Those interested in playing the Baritone may enjoy learning to play a mini 6 string acoustic travel guitar.
By age 6-7 a child’s finger length and strength makes it possible for them to effectively press down the Ukulele’s nylon strings, play melodies and shape finger/chord positions.
Children ages 5-7 may like to start with
Piano Lessons – Prep for Strings >
Children ages 5-7 may like to start with
Piano Lessons – Prep for Strings >
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Fun Options for Family & Friends
Duo Lessons: Parent/child, Grandparent/grandchild or siblings... Take a 30 min duo lesson on the same kind of instrument (example: ukulele).
Private Lessons: Take 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member (example: 1 ukulele & 1 fiddle) and spend part of the time jamming together!
Private Lessons: Take 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member (example: 1 ukulele & 1 fiddle) and spend part of the time jamming together!
Ukulele students who are also learning to play the Violin/Fiddle, or who have a family member or friend who is learning to play the Violin/Fiddle, can learn how to play backup rhythm &/or pick violin music &/or fiddle tunes!
A: “In order to learn to play the Ukulele like a pro (achieve great sound), there are a number of skills that are focused on during lessons:
- Good form and posture
- Left hand ukulele hold/position (for ease of playing and visual effect)
- Excellent right hand picking & strumming movements
- Intonation Success! (Learn the secret techniques for making each note ring!)
- Rhythm! (Learn how to tap out the rhythm to keep time while playing the ukulele as well as how to play in time with other instruments)
- The Ukulele learning method uses the aural music tradition of ‘Listen, Watch & Play!’ as well as standard music notation with ‘Tabs’ for easy reading!
Music Lesson JamsTake 30 min. private lessons back to back with a friend or family member (example: 1 ukulele & 1 violin) and spend part of the time playing music together!
Lessons include ‘Jamming’ with, fiddle, mandolin, ukulele &/or guitar accompaniment. Jam CampsAs students progress they can sign-up for 'Jam Camps'
Festival PerformancesStudents who are interested in performing
can audition to perform music at festivals... |
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Ukuleles & Accessories
For Lessons, students need to have their own good sounding playable Ukulele: Size Soprano, Concert or Tenor.
Ukuleles in order from smallest to largest: Soprano, Concert and Tenor all have the same set of strings: A, E, C & G.
The voice of the ukulele becomes deeper and richer in tone in the larger instruments. Ukuleles can also vary in tone depending on the quality of the wood and craftsmanship of the instruments. The Concert & Tenor also have more frets (notes) than the soprano.
• Cordoba 15CM Concert Ukulele
• Cordoba Protégé Tenor Ukulele U100TM
Both are good sounding ukuleles!
Ukuleles in order from smallest to largest: Soprano, Concert and Tenor all have the same set of strings: A, E, C & G.
The voice of the ukulele becomes deeper and richer in tone in the larger instruments. Ukuleles can also vary in tone depending on the quality of the wood and craftsmanship of the instruments. The Concert & Tenor also have more frets (notes) than the soprano.
• Cordoba 15CM Concert Ukulele
• Cordoba Protégé Tenor Ukulele U100TM
Both are good sounding ukuleles!
• Electronic ukulele tuner (clip on)
