Level 1 and 2 Ukulele Classes
Classes offered live or online. Zoom-based classes are recorded and available to class members on YouTube for at least 1 year.
ADULT LEVEL 1 UKULELE COURSE
The ukulele is one of the easiest instruments to learn - you don't have to have any musical experience to tap into your inner musician and learn how to play your favorite songs. In this light-hearted class, you'll learn how to strum, form chords, play songs, and play well with others. All you need is a song in your heart and eagerness to learn. NOTE: We don't cover baritone chords in this class. Geared for adults ages 18+.
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WHEN: Mondays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24 @ 5:30-6:30 p.m. EST
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WHERE: Milton Artists Guild, 199 Rt. 7, Milton, VT (next to Aubuchon's)
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COST: TBD
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REGISTRATION: Register through the Milton Artists Guild
Course Intro to Ukulele Level 1, 2-Part Course: Fridays, April 14 & 21 @ 6:00-7:30 p.m. EST, via Zoom through the Dartmouth College OLLI program. In this lighthearted class, you'll learn the basic chords and strums you need to start playing your favorite songs. More info here.
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WHEN: 2-session class - Fridays, April 14 & 21 @ 6:00-7:30
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WHERE: Zoom
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COST: TBD
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REGISTRATION: Register through the Dartmouth College OLLI program
ADULT INTRO TO UKULELE 1-SESSION WORKSHOP
Want to dip your tootsie into playing the ukulele without a commitment to a full-on course? Sign up for this fun workshop and you'll learn the basics of how to strum it, make chords, and work those skills into your favorite songs. If you've been playing for a while and want a refresher on the basic mechanics that can help kick your playing up a notch. Online classes are recorded and available to class members on YouTube. NOTE: We don't cover baritone uke chords in this class. Geared for adults ages 18+.
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WHEN: CANCELLED DUE TO SNOWSTORM Wednesday, March 15 @ 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
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WHERE: Memorial Hall, 5 Towers Rd., Essex, VT (across from Essex Free Library, 1 Browns River Rd., Essex, VT)
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COST: FREE!
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NO UKE? NO WORRIES! A limited number of ukes are available to borrow - please sign up for one when you register
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REGISTRATION Sign-up starts in late February and spots are limited! Registration will be through the Essex Free Library
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WHEN: Friday, April 14 & 21 @ 6:00-7:30 p.m. EST
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WHERE: Zoom!
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COST: TBD
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REGISTRATION: Click here to register through the Dartmouth College
ADULT LEVEL 2 UKULELE COURSE: The Skillbuilder
You've got a handle on strumming basics and can get to a few chords - now what do you do? You sign up for this class and take your playing to the next level! We'll drill into strumming technique, introduce some fun textures, learn more chords, tip-toe into fingerpicking, jamming, and just a tiny bit of music theory. You'll get the most out of the class if you have a relatively steady strum if you can get to the following chords fairly well: Key of C: C, F, G7, Am; Key of G: G, C, D, Em. Zoom-based classes are recorded and available to class members on YouTube for at least a year. NOTE: We don't cover baritone uke chords in this class. Geared for adults ages 18+.
WHEN: Wednesdays, March 29, April 5, 12 & 19, 10:00-11:30 a.m. EST
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WHERE: Zoom
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COST: TBD
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REGISTRATION: Registration opens closer to the date - register through Eckert College OLLI Program