Ukulele 101: For the True Beginner
In-Person 4-week Course
Dates: February 25, March 4, March 11, March 25
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: The Center
Fees: $90 Center Members, $110 General Public
Join us for Ukulele 101, a 4-week introductory course to playing the ukulele! In this workshop, participants will learn the basic skills of playing the ukulele, beginning with how to tune, hold, and strum your instrument. Students will also learn various chords and techniques that will have them playing and singing seamlessly in no time! This class is open to adults and will prepare budding ukulele players for the Center’s ongoing intermediate Ukulele class. All you need is an ukulele!
About Instructor Don Sadler
My interest in 'ukulele, Hawaiian music and culture, began in the 90's with visits to the islands. I began playing 'ukulele in 2002 and later discovered the 'ukulele classes at the Center where I studied 'ukulele and Hawaiian music for over ten years. During that time, I performed with the class at community events and festivals in the Bay Area and Hawaii and filled in as a substitute teacher when needed.
In January of 2013, I accepted the position of instructor for the 'ukulele program. Since then, I have enjoyed teaching beginning and advanced 'ukulele classes at the Center and leading the class in performances throughout the Bay Area. I also enjoy teaching my "Ukulele 101" workshops for students just beginning their ukulele experiences.
While Hawaiian music has remained my passion, I enjoy exploring other styles of music with the 'ukulele, sharing what I have learned with others, and continuing to learn and grow as a musician myself. These are the things that keep me energized and committed to teaching 'ukulele at the Center.