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US$102.00
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absolUKE Beginners: Ukulele for Beginners
First Name
Kevin
Last Name
Carroll
Course Summary
By joining this entry-level course, Kevin will get students playing a variety of music on the ukulele within just 25 weeks. In fact, students will play at least one song together with him during their first meeting to help learn the instrument at a faster pace. Students will learn how to hold the instrument correctly, tune it, strum the strings, play chords, scales and some of their favorite songs on this incredibly portable and fun instrument.
Lives In
Austin, TX
United States
Course Duration
25 Weeks
Number of Students per section
1
Course Level
Beginner
Instruction Language
English
Educator Profile
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Instructor
First Name
Kevin
Last Name
Carroll
Number of years of relevant experience
33 Years Experience
From: United States
Teacher Skill Keywords
ukulele educator celtic blues beginner advanced
Course Details
The ukulele is a fun and easy to learn instrument and, although it is often described as "cute," many new ukulele players, and even those who are learning as experienced guitar players, find it to be an incredibly versatile instrument. Over the course of 25 weeks, Kevin Carroll will take the student from an entry-level player to writing and playing their own songs.
The course will explain how to properly handle the ukulele, including holding and hand positioning to ensure the sound does not get choked and the correct way to strum with either the fingers or a pick. Kevin will also teach students how to name and tune the strings to perfection. Once this has been mastered, the student will learn a few simple chords which will help them to play their favorite songs and writing their own as well. Kevin will also teach students how to play scales on the ukulele so that they are comfortable finding the notes on each individual string, helping them to read music if they wish at a later date. Once the student has mastered the basics, Kevin will then help them to play songs and even help them to come up with their own!
About Kevin Carroll: Kevin Carroll is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, an instructor at ukulele workshops around the world, a performing and recording artist, and a teacher of both private and group music lessons. He published his first book "Ukulele Ceilidh" in February of 2019. Kevin’s scope of teaching includes Texas-based music, blues, soul, funk, Celtic, Classical, African and differentiated ukulele ensembles. Kevin has played guitar and toured across the globe with Americana artists such as the Flatlanders (Joe Ely, Butch Hancock, and Jimmie Dale Gilmore), Jimmy LaFave, Alejandro Escovedo, Robyn Ludwick, Charlie, and Bruce Robison and many others.
The ipassio Edge
Students enrolling for this course on ipassio can be sure that they receive individual attention from the teacher, as the class strength is limited to 1 or 2 students. It also gives teachers the opportunity, to gauge their student's progress in-depth and make changes whenever and wherever required, to ensure the student gets the maximum out of this course. Since this course is detailed, students get the advantage of learning intricate details about Ukulele. The limited strength of the class also ensures that there is a strong bond between the students and their teacher clearing out any inhibitions that the student might have. The sustained guidance available from the teacher ensures that the student does not deviate from set goals or targets. Learning from a revered, experienced exponent of Ukulele, through the long duration of this course, keeps the student inspired and motivated to achieve more.
Course Specific Benefits
This course will make one very much acquainted with the Instrument Ukulele, know its basics and details. Overall knowledge of music along with its intricacies and details can also be developed by one.
About Teacher
Kevin Carroll is a certified State of Texas Elementary Educator; a member of the Texas Music Educators Association; an instructor at ukulele workshops around the world; a performing and recording artist; and a teacher of both private and group music lessons to all ages and levels in Austin, TX. Kevin published his first book Ukulele Ceilidh in February of 2019.
Equally passionate about music, education, and ukulele, Kevin seeks to inspire and empower students to exercise their birthright of making music. Kevin has recently completed all three years of course study in the James Hill Ukulele Initiative Teacher Certification Program and has been hired as teacher in the highly esteemed program. This training has served to make Ukulele in the Classroom, a popular and successful learning approach in Austin.
Kevin’s scope of teaching includes Texas-based music, blues, soul, funk, Celtic, Classical, African, differentiated ukulele ensembles, and beginners of all ages. He has been a resident of Austin, TX for over 20 years where he has played guitar and toured across the globe with Americana artists such as the Flatlanders (Joe Ely, Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore), Jimmy LaFave, Alejandro Escovedo, Robyn Ludwick, Charlie, and Bruce Robison and many others.
In addition to leading his own groups as a singer-songwriter, Kevin has produced albums and written songs for several Austin artists.
Prerequites
All you need for this beginner course is the desire to learn the instrument.
Weekly Schedule
These sections are for individual students.
Click on Enrol corresponding to the Section that matches your schedule.
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Wed 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM America/New_York
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Thu 12:00 PM - 06:00 PM America/New_York
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FAQs
Question
How much time should a student enrolling for this course practice everyday?
Answer
Students should practice a minimum of 30 minutes every day. If they can devote more time to practice, they will learn better and faster.
Question
What if a student is unable to attend an upcoming class?
Answer
The student is required to inform the teacher about his absence from a particular session, two days prior to the class. In such a case, the teacher will reschedule the class and conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student. In case the student misses to give two days prior notice about his absence to the teacher, then the decision to conduct another class for that student is completely based on teacher’s discretion.
Question
What if the teacher wishes to reschedule a class?
Answer
In case the teacher is unavailable for the scheduled class, he/she will inform the students two days prior to the class. The teacher will conduct the rescheduled class on or before the end (i.e. Saturday) of the ensuing week or such other time as may be mutually decided between the teacher and the student.
Question
How long will the teacher take to revert to a query raised after class hours?
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The teacher will try to revert back to queries raised after class hours within a 24 hour period.
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Can this course be customized?
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Yes, this course can be customized.
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Can students of all age enroll to learn this course?
Answer
Students aged 10 or above can join this course.