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UCL Level 1 | Ukulele Course | ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS

SKU: UCL1-22-1
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10 WEEK UKULE COURSE FOR LEVEL 1 ABSOLUTE BEGINNER PLAYERS

CLASS BASED SESSIONS: MONDAYS | 6.00pm - 6.45pm

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

SESSION DATES:

JAN: 17th, 24th, 31st | FEB: 7th, 14th, 28th

HALF TERM: 21/2/22 (No session)

MAR: 7th, 14th, 21st | APR: TBA

NB: This final session will take form of a showcase celebration where by group performances will take place either at our dedicated venue or on zoom, pandemic permitting. Arrangements for this session will be put into place during the half term break with plenty of notice for the end of term.

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 link via email to set up your own personal account on this website where you can log in to access your welcome pack detailing how to prepare for your ukulele course along with information on how to access to course materials and zoom meetings. All zoom meetings will be recorded and linked to your account within 24 hours of airing. You will receive your email link approximately one to two weeks prior to the course commencement so check your junk box if you do not have our email address saved. To avoid missing any emails please add our email address us to your address book: ukuleleclub@live.com
​​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!