Ukulele Lessons in Higley, AZ

Ukulele students start with five subjects.

1) Technique is concerned with the development of the physical mechanics involved in playing the instrument.

2) Scales are a part of basic music vocabulary and building blocks of the musical language.

3) Chords are also basic vocabulary of the musical language.

4) Note reading is not required for every student. It really depends on the students' goals. However, I strongly encourage everyone learn to read musical notation, (more than tablature). Literacy in reading music is analogous to literacy in reading in our English language. Can you imagine how much smaller our world would be if we couldn't read?

5) Songs utilize the skills and concepts of all the previously mentioned subjects and are the goal of studying music. The student chooses what songs they want to play, guided by my suggestions; Jazz, rock, blues, country, bluegrass, R &B - "How deep is the ocean, how high is the sky?"

A beginning student will practice ...

Build a foundation of techniques to be able to play riffs, scales, chords and songs as quickly as possible. Build strength and dexterity through different patterns and have an overall understanding of how the instrument works and how to be creative with it.

Ukulele is a fantastic starter instrument! Lightweight, portable, easy to play, and most of all, fun! If you're just starting out, I can help you start playing fun songs in no time!

Learn fundamental technique in a variety of different styles with an emphasis on the underlying theories that make up the musical world.

I've been playing Ukulele for 5 years now and love it! It's a great instrument and perfect for beginners starting out on string instruments. Whether you simply want to learn songs or the techniques behind them, I'm here to help you reach your musical goals!

I will take from simply playing along to your favorite songs, straight through to composing and improvising in a variety of styles and using a variety of techniques! You will develop a rock-solid understanding of music and I will work with you to develop a specialized plan to get you to your personalized musical goals.

I’ve got an energetic and encouraging personality. I have been teaching ukulele for several years and have instructed many students to become competent ukulele players. If you want to learn music from a movie or some classics, I will not only develop your competence in your instrument, but enable you to play everything you want. Pick up your ukulele and start your lessons today.

Josh has been playing and performing music for over 13 years. He has achieved a bachelor's degree in instrumental music education and has experience as an instructor teaching private students and group classes for over 7 years. He has studied instrumental music education including areas of classical music, jazz, theory, history, and improvisation.

Lesson Content

The content of the lessons are tailored to the individual depending on their age, interests and goals.
For younger students or beginners who are unsure about their motives for learning their instrument I like to introduce both music notation and tablature right from the get go.
I cover basic songs, correct instrument technique and various genres. Once they have learnt the fundamentals of their instrument and have had a taste of the different ways forward the student normally has a good idea of where they want to go next.
For people who just want to learn how to play their favorite songs and prefer a more casual approach then a typical lesson would involve looking at which songs they are interested in which are within their skill level then downloading the chords/tablature and sitting down and tackling the song together.
For more advanced players lessons may involve in-depth music theory, compositional techniques, improvisation and all the tech-nerd stuff that ...

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