Ukulele - Beginners - Online Live

About the Tutor: James Rowdon

James Rowdon was born in Dorset and studied both jazz and classical styles of guitar. He obtained a degree in contemporary music from Canterbury Christ Church University and takes great pride in seeing his students succeed on the guitar. James performs frequently throughout South East Kent in jazz and afrobeat ensembles, as well as performing solo classical guitar at local events.

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Students will be taught both as a group and one to one, with opportunities to perform and practice. The tutor will give detailed instructions and demonstrations. To benefit fully from this course, students are advised to practice the chords, scales, exercises and pieces in their own time. Tutors will use a variety of teaching methods including demonstrations, one to one guidance, group discussions and critiques. You will keep a notebook and update an individual learning plan (ILP) to record goals, ideas, processes and progress. The course will be taught using the online platform Microsoft Teams.
Within Microsoft Teams we will meet weekly for a seminar to discuss and explain the topics or concepts for the week. There will also be accompanying documents available each week to read and practice with. There will also be scope for learners to message the tutor outside of lessons to ask questions, and also the facility to upload your own audio or written files for feedback.,

Learners will need their own Ukulele and tuner. The tuner can be either shop-bought or downloaded onto their phone/tablet. A music stand is advised to promote good posture. Optional extras include a strap for the ukulele, a footstool and a Capo. Learners should have a working setup at home for online

Students can progress to higher grade levels if required. Enrol early as places cannot be guaranteed.

You will need your own ukulele, but no experience is necessary.

The course is aimed at complete beginners. If you have already been playing for a short time but still consider yourself a beginner, that is fine too, jjust be aware that the course will start from the very basics.

Online Live

This course will be delivered online.
You can access the class from your computer equipped with a camera and a microphone, from a laptop (where the camera and microphone should be built-in), a tablet or a smartphone.

Before each lesson, the tutor may send you by email essential lesson information/handouts for you to consult in advance, and before the class starts, the tutor will have sent you by email an invitation to join, which will be a simple weblink to click.
The system is free, secure and easy to use. Should you have questions about the required equipment, please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone or by email. Instructions are also available on our website www.kentadulteducation.co.uk.

Computer equipped with a camera and a microphone, from a laptop (where the camera and microphone should be built-in), a tablet or a smartphone.