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UCL Level 1 | Ukulele Course | Absolute Beginners

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10 WEEK UKULE COURSE FOR LEVEL 1 ABSOLUTE BEGINNER PLAYERS

CLASS SESSIONS: MONDAYS | 6.15pm - 7.15pm

LOCATION: UCL HQ @ 7, Eastfield Drive, Aigburth, L17 4LH

SEPT: 27th, OCT: 4th, 11th, 18th

HALF TERM: 25/9/21 (No session)

NOV: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th,

DEC: TBA

NB: This final session will take form of a celebration where by group performances will take place along with the young beginners. Friends and family will be welcome to attend

for a small admission fee. The location and time will be allocated during the half term week.

ONLINE SESSIONS: MONDAYS | 1.00PM - 1.45pm

LOCATION: ZOOM (Access provided upon booking)

SEPT: 27th, OCT: 4th, 11th, 18th

HALF TERM: 25/9/21 (No session)

NOV: 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th,

DEC: 6th Remote Recording Session

NB: All Zoom members will be invited to attend and perform at the UCL end of term celebration where by group performances will take place. You must provide your own travel arrangements.

This final session will take form of a celebration where by group performances will take place along with all other 18+ classes.

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WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR:
Suitable for age 18+. This is an all inclusive ukulele course designed for anyone and everyone who has absolutely none, or very little previous music playing experience who would like to give it a go.
This course is for ukuleles in C tuning (G, C, E, A).
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• A playable ukulele
• A tuner (digital or clip on)
• Access to the internet via wifi
• A Facebook account
• An email address
• A Chrome or Mozilla Firefox web browser to access Zoom (Ask for assistance if needed)
• A willingness to learn and practice independently

HOW IT WORKS: All members will receive a welcome pack and starters guide detailing how to prepare you for your ukulele course along with access to all course content whether you are joining us in the classroom or online. All classroom based members can also access the Zoom training sessions at no extra change.​
​​TERMS & CONDITIONS: 
Full terms & conditions of service can be found here. You will also receive a downloadable PDF version upon booking. 

COURSE CONTENT: 

This course will take you from the very beginning of your ukulele journey with the absolute basics that will help you become a confident strummer with an introduction to new material each week. You will discover a range of playing styles and explore a fantastic range of songs from Brahms to The Beatles! You can expect to learn...

• How to tune, hold, fret and look after your ukulele
• Recognise parts of the uke and ukulele sizes etc.
• How to read tab, identify chord box diagrams and a variety of necessary music theory symbols
• How to change from chord to chord smoothly 
• A range of basic chord shapes that will be embedded into the song selections
• At least 4 fantastic strumming techniques including the calypso strum
• Basic CAGE finger picking techniques and melodic tab exercises
• ​Finger independence training 
• 6-8 fantastic songs and an introduction to a 12 bar blues progression
• Basic dynamics to make your playing sound musically proficient
  

NB: It is imperative that you complete all 10 sessions of this course to get the required results to enable you to move on to the next level. Think of it like medication. You need to complete the course for the full benefits!