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"ukulele immersion" summer day camp for adults

 

A perfect way to spend summer mornings in the urban setting of Toronto's Brewery Lofts makes this a wonderfully unique experience.

Get in on the week best-suited to your experience.

New Players 4 mornings, 8:45-noon (rain or shine)

For those with little or no ukulele experience. Includes content from our popular UKE-101 and UKE-201 offerings and more.

Experienced Players 5 mornings 8:45-noon (rain or shine)

Prerequisite: you should be able to transition fluidly between these chords: C F G7 Am Dm E7

UKE-101express 1 x 3h | plus 3 x 2h

if ukulele is heaven, welcome to the Pearly Gates

 

This is an introductory workshop for those who have had NO previous ukulele playing experience.

It begins at ground zero and is very basic.

2 versions are offered. Both cover the same ground, but at a different pace:

UKE 101express is ideal for those who have some music experience

1 session x 3h

UKE 101plus is perfect for those who never thought they had a natural bent toward music

3 sessions x 2h over 3 weeks

ADULT GROUP LEARNING

UKE-201 3h

a sophomore's refinement of chord and strum

 

This is the next step for those who have previously attended UKE-101.

You are ready for this workshop when you can transition fluidly between any combination of these chords:

C F G7 Am Dm E7 A D Bb

UKE-108 8 weeks x 2h

learn to play the ukulele pretty darn well in only 8 weeks

 

Everything we cover in UKE-101, 201 and a lot more.

A nice relaxed pace that begins at the very beginning and brings you qucikly to a competant level of skill.

Posture Clinic 90 min.

an ergonomic make-over

 

There IS a right way and it can make a positive impact on the quality of music you make.

This is your path to faster progress, less tension and better sound.

Strum Clinic 3 days x 90min.

rhythm, pattern, style, groove

 

Ukulele playing is all about what you do with your right hand.

This series is aimed at opening doors to new right hand options for technique, rhythms, patterns, and textures.

ChordCamp 6 days x 2h

development of your chordal awareness

 

What's makes Cdim different from Cdim7? What's the difference between F7 and Fmaj7?

Why is it sometimes Am7 and sometimes C6 even though they sound identical?

What does the "sus" mean in Dsus4? How do you interpret the "/" in G/D?

Chordal awareness is an important aspect of ukulele enlightenment and a very worthwhile pursuit on your musical journey.

To understand chords, you must first understand intervals. To understand intervals, you need to know how to read music. Reading music involves at least 3 dimensions: time, pitch and shape (phrasing, dynamics, articulation). We take you on a ground-up exploration of the what chords are made of.

Is this thing on? 2h

mic technique with Dan McLean Jr.

 

The strength of your performance is hugely dependent on your mic technique.

Dan McLean will show you how to get the most out of your performance on any stage where there is a microphone.

→  interested in private lessons instead? 
Ukulele Luv 1 x 3h + 4 x 2h

a uke camp for kid/adult pairs

 

Learn to play ukulele alongside your favourite kid, over 5 mornings.

Register as a uklear family pair: one adult and one child (7-11).PERFECT bonding opp for parents, grand parents, aunts and uncles.

It begins with turning the uke we give you into playable art!

WEEK 1 uke painting! make it uniquely yours by painting and decorating it under the supervision of an elementary school art specialist.

WEEKS 2-4 learn to play the ukelearn more about playing the uke, lots of songs

WEEK 5 dress rehearsal and free concert for your friends and relatives

Ukulele Nooner 10 weeks x 1h in your workplace

a mid-day ukulele escape 

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We facilitate a ukulele program in your workplace. All we need is 20 people, a meeting room and an opportunity to get the word out through your email system. We handle booking/registration at UKOPOLIS.com.

Our program starts at square one so that everyone gets an equal grounding in the basics that even those who can already play will find useful. Rent or buy a uke from us or bring your own.

$150pp  | 10 weeks

 

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