Ukulele - Beginners
Duration
10 weeks. Monday 6.30 - 7.30pm.
Further information
Check out the next start date/enrolment details of evening classes via the college webpage
https://malahidecsadulted.ie/list-of-courses/
Max 10 students
€90.
Course Description:
Ukulele has become one of the most popular instruments to learn to play. The reason for this is that the Ukulele is the easiest instrument to learn to play and it is never to late to learn a new skill!
This course is designed to help each student get to grips with this popular instrument and learn the ukulele in a fun and exciting way.
Over the duration of this course, you will develop the skills to play different songs, by learning exercises to support your playing ability, You will learn to play individually and in a group focusing on building up your playing confidence.
This course is the ideal way to kick start your ukulele playing. Students will learn fundamental techniques, chords, strumming patterns and fingerstyle in a fun and supportive group setting.
Soprano Ukulele is recommended.
Tutor: Andrew McMahon LVCM (TD), AVCM. FVCM (Hons).
About the Tutor:
Andrew Mahon has been an avid guitar and ukulele player for over twenty five years playing for enjoyment and also professionally. Andrew attained his teaching Diploma from the Victoria College of Music, London and teaches in a number of schools in the North East region. Andrew is fully Garda Vetted and has also completed Children First Programme with Tusla.
Format: In class with tutor.
This course is aimed at all levels and ages, whether you have a small bit of playing experience, or those who know a few chords and want to bring their playing to the next level. We will cover the following:
– How to tune and maintain your instrument
– Posture and positioning to hold your instrument
– Learning the key chords
– Learning the strumming techniques
– Learning to read tablature
Conditions of Enrolment:
1. Some courses will have restrictions on student numbers.
2. Formation of classes depends on demand.
3. If a class is not formed, fees will be returned or transferred to another class by request.
4. If a class is formed, fees will be strictly non-refundable.
5. Some courses may require students to bring their own materials. See website www.malahidecsadulted.ie for guidance on course description, materials to bring to class and materials that can be purchased from tutor.
6. Courses may be subject to change. Should this happen students will be contacted in advance.
7. We will contact students should a course not form.
8. Students under the age of 18 are not eligible to enrol for courses with exception of Yoga for Teens.
9. Students will not be permitted to enter the school building before 7.00pm.
10. Student mobile numbers are requested in the event a class is cancelled or changed so information may be texted to students.
11. Please note our Autumn 2022 classes are subject to the guidance issued by the Government and the HSE. In the event of a major resurgence of COVID-19 or a local lockdown, some courses may switch to remote learning, be postponed or cancelled.
Phone: 01-846 0949 between 9am - 4pm.
www.malahidecsadulted.ie