{"product_id":"nov-3-24-beginning-ukulele-3-with-birch-pereira","title":"Nov 3 - 24: Beginning Ukulele 3 with Birch Pereira","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFour Tuesdays, November 3, 10, 17, 24\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e5pm – 6pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Dusty+Strings+Music+Store+%26+School\/@47.6497623,-122.3521913,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x5490150728af3449:0x27ab6e8d2dae7aff!8m2!3d47.6497623!4d-122.3496164!16s%2Fg%2F1tk1yr74?entry=ttu\u0026amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI1MDMwNC4wIKXMDSoJLDEwMjExNDUzSAFQAw%3D%3D\"\u003eDusty Strings 3406 Fremont Ave N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaximum Enrollment:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegistration \u0026amp; Refund Deadline:\u003c\/b\u003e Friday, October 30, 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePicking up where we left off in Uke 2, the group will explore the reggae strum with barre chords, left hand and right-hand muting (chucking), interesting fingerpicking patterns, how to play the jazz strum and create our own chordal melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkills Needed:\u003c\/b\u003e This class assumes you have taken Beginning Ukulele 2 with any of our teachers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat to Bring:\u003c\/b\u003e A working ukulele, clip on tuner, \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand a strap is highly recommended. Your ukulele can be soprano, concert, or tenor size. It should have four strings tuned to G-C-E-A or low G tuning. You can also bring your smartphone or your own audio\/video recording device.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTeacher:\u003c\/b\u003e Birch Pereira has built a strong reputation in the Pacific Northwest as a versatile musician, composer, arranger, and producer. As bassist and singer, he leads the Americana, jazz, and blues band Birch Pereira and the Gin Joints. In addition, he plays with other bands of various styles including Americana, hip-hop, classical, Brazilian jazz, rock ‘n’ roll, and more. An avid ukulele enthusiast, he makes videos and arrangements for concert and baritone ukulele.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e*\u003ci\u003eMost classes and workshops are geared towards late-teens and adults. Younger learners will benefit most starting with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/f200de-70.myshopify.com\/collections\/private-lessons\"\u003eprivate lessons\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color: blue;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIf you have any questions about group classes, or the school in general, don’t hesitate to contact us at (206) 634-1662 or \u003ca href=\"mailto:music@dustystrings.com\"\u003emusic@dustystrings.com\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"School","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53982491246892,"sku":"20261103PEREIRA","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0872\/2481\/1820\/files\/2026Nov-Ukulele3_2x3in.jpg?v=1787855832","url":"https:\/\/store.dustystrings.com\/products\/nov-3-24-beginning-ukulele-3-with-birch-pereira","provider":"Dusty Strings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}