Testimonials:

Jen said: “The lessons are really good for the soul. Thank you ”

 

Mims said: "I've had such a great time on this Ukulele course with Julie! I've learned so much with a lovely group and a fun and patient teacher, I'll be back for more!"

 

And Jacqui: “Just wanted to tell you how much I love the ukulele! It’s brilliant how you have structured the lessons. Week 1 learning just one, easy chord and being able to play songs just with that was very empowering and had me excited for future lessons.”

 

And Dennis: ‘So thankful that I now have my own live music in my life. I now have this need to play/practice my Uke everyday. It's opened up a whole new world for me. Recommend this course to anyone who has always wanted to learn an instrument.“

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COURSE INFORMATION:

Ukulele 101

In this Beginners group we will learn how to hold, tune and strum the ukulele using 5 basic chords, a few strumming patterns and many simple yet popular songs.

 

You will:

• practise keeping in time

• learn how to interpret song charts which will be provided digitally.

• learn how to play music with others

• enhance your singing skills.

 

When and how much?

The course is on Tuesdays at 5:30pm from February 18 in Ocean Shores in my home. It’s $179 for 7 weeks. Payment plans are available.

 

What’s Included?

• 7 x 1 hour group lessons

• Accurate song charts - provided digitally.

• Access to education tutorial and playalong videos to practise with at home

• Musical inspiration from being part of a music loving community

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Ukulele for Continuers

Ukulele for continuers is for people who already play a little ukulele or guitar and want to improve their ukulele skills as well as expanding their repertoire. Joining the course gives you a reason to play more regularly – most people do when they’ve got a group lesson to practise for.

You will:

• extend your chord knowledge

• learn new strumming patterns toolkit

• expand your song repertoire.

• hone your group music-making skills

• enhance your singing skills

 

I give a ‘long list’ of songs to the group on the first week and each person chooses 5 songs. I make a promise that we’ll learn at least 1-2 of your song choices in the 7 weeks.

 

When and how much?

The course is on Tuesdays at 4pm from February 18 in Ocean Shores in my home. It’s $179 for 7 weeks. Payment plans are available.

 

What’s Included?

• 7 x 1 hour group lessons

• Accurate song charts - provided digitally.

• Access to education tutorial and playalong videos to practise with at home

• Musical inspiration from being part of a music loving community

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About me:

I run my own music business called MusicJewel and my happy place is facilitating music making in circle. I have been a teacher since I was 15 (I’m a bit older than that now 🤪) and I’m a qualified music teacher with the Department of Education. I have written and taught my Beginners Ukulele Programme many times sending musicians into the world of ukulele self-sufficiency (with the help of youtube and song chart sites) and led many ukulele groups for continuers. I have taught singing, piano and ukulele and I perform with several bands and in a duo. I love the connective and transformative power of learning music in a group – there is definitely a magic in it ✨. 

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