Instructor
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Workshop
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Level
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Mark Gutierrez
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Advanced Finger Picking
Moving in and out of strumming / finger picking
How, When and Where to do it
Advanced class we are expecting participants to have there own finger style / picking already developed or currently in process of developing.
First day is How and When, Second day is execution / playing |
Advanced
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Mark Gutierrez
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Daily Uke Book, and the Daily Uke Leap Year Book - Dress it up!
Add licks to your favorite songs from the Daily Uke Book on day one and Daily Uke Leap Year Book day two. |
All Levels
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Heather Hooten
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Vocal Class
Heather Hooton is a trained Opera Singer. Learn and review techniques to warm up and strengthen the voice properly.
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All Levels & Registered Spouses
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JD Hooten
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Bass Lines
JD Hooton is the Bass Player for the 4 Strings of Swing. Learn common bass lines and how to develop bass lines. |
All Levels & Registered Spouses |
Mark Gutierrez & JD Hooten
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Performance Master Class - limited to 10 performers on first come basis.
Open to all for observation of class and discussion.
Have your performance reviewed by 4 strings of swing.
Please come prepared to perform for the class or at least participate in discussion.
Areas to be reviewed are:
Vocals
Playing
Stage Presence
Use of equipment
At the end of class discuss equipment used by 4 Strings of Swing and QA on sound reinforcement gear. |
All Levels
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Steve Boisen
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“Ukulele Chord Solos” with The Barnkickers: Chord solos are a type of arrangement in which the melody and harmony are played at the same time, allowing the ukulele function as a solo instrument. They are a lot of fun to play and make great "party pieces" to add to your repertoire. Join Steve and Amanda Boisen of The Barnkickers as they teach you how to play an easy solo piece and present some of their own arrangements for you to learn. They’ll also offer tips on how to create your own solos and provide a list of resources where you can find more pieces arranged for the ukulele. The material is all presented in tablature, so no music reading is required. This workshop is open to all levels, but attendees will get the most from this workshop if they can already play basic chords on their ukulele. |
Beginner
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Kate McLennan
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Song Writing!
Learn tips, tricks and methods to get motivated. This class is experiential.
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All Levels & Registered Spouses |
Scott Thompson
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Beginning Ukulele Chord Theory - The Basics of Music is a gentle introduction to the way music is structured. The first day we will explore the mechanics of sound, pitch, and how that leads to scales. In the second day we will explore the way that chords are found within scales. The class should be of interest to beginners who want to know a bit more about where the music they play comes from.
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Beginner/All Levels
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Steve Boisen
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Instructor Led Jam Sessions - Get your uke on, it's time to play!
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All Levels & Registered Spouses
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| Steve Boisen |
“Tin Pan Alley and the Ukulele” with The Barnkickers: The ukulele enjoyed it’s initially wave of popularity during the era many consider the “Golden Age” of American songwriting. Most of the sheet music from this period included ukulele chords and it’s no surprise that these classic songs still sound great on the uke. Join Steve and Amanda Boisen of The Barnkickers as they share some of their favorites from this era and offer tips on how to add some vintage “pizzazz” to these songs by using different strums, modulations, turnarounds, intros and endings. This workshop is open to all levels, but attendees will get the most from this workshop if they can already play basic chords on their ukulele. |
Beg/Intermediate
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L.A. White
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Banjo Uke! How to make an inexpensive but great sounding banjo uke !
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All Levels & Registered Spouses |
