Guitar & Ukulele
Guitar I
Introduction to Guitar teaches basic guitar rhythm strumming using acoustic steel- string guitars in standard tuning. In this class we will learn and execute the open chord shapes and explore popular guitar strum patterns while engaging with contemporary, global guitar standards.
Guitar II
Guitar II helps student’s improve guitar basic guitar chords, picking, and finer picking techniques. To make the learning process engaging students will learn familiar song. Students will also be encouraged throughout the class to compose his or her own original song.
Ukulele I & II
Groovin’ w Ukulele: Ukulele I is an introduction to Ukulele teaches basic Ukulele rhythm strumming using acoustic steel-string Ukuleles in standard tuning. In this class we will learn and execute the open chord shapes of C, Em, Am, F, G. We will learn the basic strum patterns using 4/4 rhythms, while engaging with contemporary Ukulele music standards of fun Caribbean, Hawaiian and Pop genres.
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