There are 2 types of classes as follows:
Ukulele - for Absolute Beginners for 2020 - WAITING LIST?
2020 -this class is run by BUG members Clare Lacy, Peta Melbin, Janet McKayand Patrice Braun
U3A details - choose "Music", then scroll to the bottom to see the ukulele classes
Yes! There is a waiting list! Everyone wants to play ukulele - of course! We advise that you look at all the classes available in U3A, becomes a member, and get on the waiting list! You can attend other U3A events and classes "during the meanwhile" *.
If you have a ukulele brand new out of the box, then this is the class for you.
-Parts of the ukulele, type and size
-Teaching Tuning, C, Am, F, G7, C7, A, D, G, Dm (or less!)
-The strummimg patterns
-Instil a good practice routine for people at home
Ukulele Players and Singalong
2020 -this class is run by BUG members Joan McGasgill and Ruth Tarran.
U3A details - choose "Music", then scroll to the bottom to see the ukulele classes
U3A members who are from beginner to experienced ukulele players, are invited to come along to this enjoyable playing group, with an emphasis on improving playing as part of a group, learning from each other, and be inspired by guest Tutors. Guest tutors to bring in new knowledge.
Also add more chords, more repertoire, note play, movable bar chords, learn a new song with some new skill included, learn how to transpose a song you like to a suitable key for ukulele, tackle more difficult songs, performance practice and performance for those who wish to.
Please email enquiries, to Joan - or ring the U3A office 0431 859 315 and ask them to email
Other groups
From here you can decide whether to join in with other Ukulele players in the area, for instance:
BUG (Ballarat Ukulele Group) meets on Thursday evenings in Ballarat,
Trentham group meets on Friday mornings. https://www.facebook.com/CCUkes/
Gordon Ukestra, meets at teh Gordon Pub, Wednesday nights - https://www.facebook.com/gordonukeclub/
Experienced people are welcome too, to help with teaching skills and techniques to ukulele beginners.
It costs $50 to join U3A and then you have over 80 different classes/activities to choose from, including Ukulele.
http://www.u3aballarat.org.au/
U3A Music options - choose "Music", then scroll to the bottom to see the ukulele classes
Our Ukulele U3A Resources
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