Guitars in the Classroom

Learning music is not a race
We each learn at our own pace
Register for what feels best
Cuz music keeps the learning fresh!

CRASH COURSE IN UKULELE FOR BEGINNERS, IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. 3-WEEK WORKSHOP

Course Prerequisite: None

This workshop is designed as a quick onboarding experience with GITC’s easy, developmental ukulele method. Attendance at all 3 sessions is necessary to get the hang of playing. You will learn basics for playing 2-3 chords, strumming a steady rhythm, and accompanying simple songs on ukulele. The 6-8 week version of this level will additionally teach you foundational lyric writing and song leadership skills.

This Total Beginner level is for educators with little to no musical experience, or no experience playing a ukulele. We teach in Open C tuning for ease and accessibility of playing, and we go slowly, and help you develop essential musical awareness and skills. You can re-take this level in the summer or fall if you find that at the end of 3 weeks, you want more group learning and practice.

Note: If you already play guitar or ukulele in standard tuning, this course can be immensely helpful in learning to teach the instrument to children. You’ll learn a developmental approach to successful instruction, even with children in early childhood education.

DO YOU NEED A UKULELE? SEE BELOW

All classes in this series will be taught from 4:00 - 5:15 pm PT / 5:00 - 6:15 pm MT / 6:00 - 7:15 pm CT / 7:00 - 8:15 pm ET.

Tuesday April 9 @ 4:00 pm PT

Tuesday April 16 @ 4:00 pm PT

Tuesday April 23 @ 4:00 pm PT

DO YOU NEED A UKULELE?

To purchase your own ukulele, we highly recommend shopping at the reputable, San Diego-based online store (https://www.ukelikethepros.com/)! If you purchase any uke you will receive a 20% discount with the code GITC at the end and be sure to select “Local Pickup.”

To find starter ukes priced around or well under $100 visit this page (https://store.ukelikethepros.com/collections/guitars-in-the-classroom).

If purchasing your own uke would be a hardship that might prevent you from participating in GITC, we encourage you to submit this scholarship application (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Spring24Scholrshp) no later than March 25, 2024. We will do our best to fulfill your request.

For more information on this specific course, please email Maria directly at maria8a36@gmail.com