Ukulele Workshop: Different Strokes for Different Folks


Details
• What you will learn
-the right hand controls the rhythm and tempo
-there is more to strumming than the basic up and down strokes
-besides keeping time, you can create syncopation and percussive effects
-how to determine the best strum pattern for a song
Doors open 10 am to start at 10:15 and end at 11:30 am.
Cash $20 collection on site.
Pre-requisite:
how to tune and play the basic up and down strokes and primary chords
Unique opportunity to play music in what was the oldest chocolate factory in America, in this beautiful area of Neponset River.
• What to bring
Ukulele + clip-on tuner, own refreshments & snacks (optional to share)
Provided: tables, chairs, free wifi.
• Important to know
Fill out the Google Form to get on the mailing list when dates/times change or new workshops get scheduled. Visit for future dates, songbooks (PDF), Google Form link at http://www.anneku.com/ukulele/
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
To avoid cancellation, please message Anne via the meet-up site with
- your e-mail address
- where you will be traveling from
- if you may be late.
The Walter Baker building has huge letters WALTER BAKER above the building (as in the photo shown here) and 1231 above the front entrance. There is no doorbell, so please knock on the inner front doors loudly and/or shine your smartphone into the window to the right where the workshop is held.
If you decide to cancel, please give more than 24-hours notice. No shows will be flagged. We need a minimum number of 6 to hold this workshop. If not, it will be cancelled with 24-hour notice.
Instructor:
Dr Robert Bekkers has been teaching guitar and ukulele both privately and at various music schools. He is the conductor of the Boston Guitar Orchestra.

Canceled
Ukulele Workshop: Different Strokes for Different Folks