May 7 – 28: Beginning Ukulele 1 with Birch Pereira
Four Tuesdays, May 7, 14, 21, 28
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
In-Person at Dusty Strings, 3406 Fremont Ave N
Registration and Refund Deadline: Thursday, May 2 extended through Monday, May 6!
Maximum Enrollment: 12
Learn the fundamentals of this popular instrument! You’ll start off learning how to hold, tune, strum, and play basic chords and melodies from TAB. You’ll learn basic strumming and rhythmic patterns, develop good practice habits, and even start singing along to familiar songs as you play! This class is perfect for total beginners and those with a little bit of experience.
Skills Needed: None!
What to Bring: Please bring a working ukulele tuned GCEA, tuner, and a device for recording and/or taking video (such as your smartphone). You’ll receive PDF handouts and chord charts for practice. You can purchase a ukulele from Dusty Strings online or in the store.
Teacher: Birch has built a strong reputation in the Pacific Northwest as a versatile musician, composer, arranger, and producer. As a bassist and singer, he leads the Americana, jazz, and blues band Birch Pereira and the Gin Joints. An avid ukulele enthusiast, he teaches group ukulele classes at Dusty Strings and makes videos and arrangements for concert and baritone ukulele.