“Dani Joy & Perry teach rhythm, music theory (scales, chords), blues, jazz, bass, tenor, stage presence and provide a connection to a whole community that spans the world.” - Sandy Ankenman- Oklahoma
— Student Comment
December Finger-style Uke - My Favorite Things
Mondays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
Dec 4 & 11
Description: Get ready to groove with this swingin' waltz classic. This chord melody is sure to become one of your favorite things to play. This class comes with a bass accompaniment part for your friend/partner to play along! A continuation of Novembers class.
Areas of Focus:
Minor Scale Concepts
Swing Waltz Rhythm
Right-hand articulation
Prerequisites: There are no hard requirements, but we strongly recommend basic TAB reading and basic understanding of Nashville Number System.
December Blues - You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch
Tuesdays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
Dec 5 & 12
Description: Ok, so it’s not a blues, but this Christmas classic is bluesy enough and plenty cool. A continuation of Novembers class.
Areas of Focus:
Minor blue/jazz chord theory
Singing and playing
Arranging for the ukulele
Riff Vocabulary
Prerequisites: There are no hard requirements, but we strongly recommend basic TAB reading and basic understanding of Nashville Number System.
December Jazz Uke - Jingle Bell Rock
Wednesdays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
Dec 6 & 13
Description: Rock out to this Christmas classic as Perry Stauffer guides you through the wonderful world of Christmas jazz music. Learn the chord/melody solo and commence to Jinglin’! A continuation of Novembers class.
Areas of Focus:
Jazz comping
Closed Chords
Chord Melody Snippets
Christmas Cheer
Prerequisites: There are no hard requirements, but we strongly recommend basic TAB reading and basic understanding of Nashville Number System.
