UKE-101
a debutante’s welcome to ukulele heaven
Most UKE-101 workshops are presented at:
Dominion on Queen
500 Queen Street East (at Sumach, 2 west of the DVP), Toronto ON
HERE'S WHAT GRADS SAY
ABOUT THIS OFFERING
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UKE 101
a debutante’s welcome to ukulele heaven
UKE-101 is an introductory workshop for those who have had NO previous ukulele playing experience.
It begins at ground zero and is very basic.
Previous musical background is not a success factor: some of our most successful grads have had none whatsoever.
This class is expected to fill quickly, so please indicate your interest as soon as you can.
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This is a 3-hour Saturday afternoon workshop for adults presented by Corktown Ukulele Jam co-founder, Steve McNie.
WHEN: At least once per month, most often the 2nd or 3rd Saturday of the month from 1-4pm*
WHERE: Most often in the Corktown Lounge of Toronto’s legendary Dominion on Queen pub:
500 Queen Street East
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COST: $40 per person
* arrive at least 15 minutes early so we can get you tuned and ready to play.
OUR UKE-101 GUARANTEE:
YOU WILL BE PLAYING SONGS IN LESS THAN 3 HOURS
Play the world’s friendliest instrument in 3 hours no matter what your musical background.
After completing this workshop, you will have played songs and learned enough be able to approach almost any tune on your own.
A GROUP SETTING GEARED TO INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION
UKE-101 sessions are limited to 20 new students.
We will confirm moving forward when at least 15 register in advance.
WE SET THE SCENE TO DEVELOP YOUR EARS
You will learn how to be able to tune your ukulele without assistance:
- from a single reference tone
- with the use of an electronic tuner
We use C tuning for soprano, concert and tenor ukes (G-C-E-A).
This workshop can not accommodate baritone ukes.
(they are tuned differently)
WE SHOW YOU HOW TO FORM CHORDS WITH YOUR LEFT HAND
You will be introduced to several basic chords, and with a little practice you’ll be capable of playing almost ANY song.
MAJOR CHORDS: C F G A Bb
MINOR CHORDS: Am Dm
OTHERS: A7 C7 Cmaj7 E7 G7 Am7/C6
We won’t have enough time to really get into "bar chords", but we will touch on the concept. A lot more on this in our follow-up UKE-201 workshop.
We will look at the ways chords are notated in sheet music so that you can begin to translate what you see to what you play.
WE GRANT YOUR RIGHT TO RHYTHM
You will learn the basics of comfortable, fluid right hand strum style and how to keep time with a steady beat.
You will be introduced to the concepts of time signature, meter and tempo.
EVEN A CRASH COURSE IN GROSS ANATOMY
Like you, your uke is the sum of its parts.
We introduce proper names for the important ones so you can walk the walk AND talk the talk.
English only, NO latin (we ahmisspray!).
HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED
- a playable ukulele in decent condition that stays in tune under normal conditions
(sopranino, soprano, concert or tenor ukes only please - baritones are not appropriate for this workshop)
- short nails! Your finger nails on both hands need to be short enough to not get in the way (trimmed to just below your finger tips)
- optional but highly recommended: an electronic chromatic tuner (we like the $23 Kala KC-02 best by far)
- an open mind, be ready to sing a little and to let yourself have fun
- registering in advance at this site is the only way to guarantee your place in the session that suits you
EXCEPTIONAL VALUE
$40 in advance for one, all-inclusive 3 hour group workshop.
THE CORKTOWN UKULELE JAM
While not a requirement, UKE-101 is a perfect intro to getting the most from events like The Corktown Ukulele Jam.
Click here for more about this popular ukulele event.
REGISTRATION
Registration is online only.
All participants must first subscribe to the eMail list on the home page of either torontoUKES.com, ukuleleHIGH.com.
Info about ukuleleHIGH workshops and other torontoUKES events will begin arriving by email.
When you receive notification for a UKE-101 workshop that works with your schedule, simple click on one of the links at the bottom of that email:
- indicate your interest by clicking YES I’M INTERESTED at the bottom of that email
- Clicking YES means you are committed and you will be taking a position on a list where participation is limited to 20 people, at the possible exclusion of other people who might like to have participated.
If you are not absolutely sure you can attend, please wait to register until you are.
- We will move forward when at least 15 people register. This workshop is limited to 20 people on a first-come, first-served basis.
- those who indicate interest after the class has reached its 20 person max will be wait-listed and informed if space becomes available
- we will notify participants by email on Thursday of this week and your non-refundable workshop payment of $38 will be due. You have 2 payment options: by Paypal ($40 includes a nominal PayPal fee) or in cash directly to Steve McNie ASAP, in advance of the workshop.
OTHER NOTES
- minimum age: 14 please, no exceptions.
We will offer workshops for kids at a later date.
- breaks: there will be a 5 minute washroom break at the top of the 2nd and 3rd hours
- please arrive early to get settled and for tuning assistance: we start at 1pm sharp
- bring your singing voice and an appetite for fun!
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