“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
Feb Finger-style Uke: Love Song (Adele/The Cure)
Mondays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
Feb 6, 13, & 20. No class Feb 27.
Description: “Whenever I’m alone with you, you make me feel like I am free again!” Adele did a GORGEOUS rendition of this Cure song on her 21 album and the world re-fell-in-love with the beautiful lyrics and soothing chord voicings. Learn the simple picking pattern, chord structure and lyrics of this song during the month of love in Dani Joy’s relaxing class.
Skills acquired:
Latin rhythm knowledge
Right hand dexterity
Memorization techniques
Meditative practice
Prerequisites:
Able to read TAB.
Basic chords on left hand: C, G, Am, F, E7
Desire to explore things you don’t know yet :)
Feb Roots Uke - Blues Boot Camp
Tuesdays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
Feb 7, 14 & 21.
Description: This month is all about vocabulary. We’re going to hunker down and learn as many
blues licks as possible. These licks will help us build a foundation that we can use to create improvisations
In the weeks to come. And we’ll have a lot of fun doing it.
Areas of Focus:
We are focusing on melodic, harmonic and rhythmic vocabulary. We will look at the pentatonic, blues and gospel scales, but not what notes they contain, but how to build and play licks out of them. Too much time is spent running up and down scales in direct sequence. We’re going to learn how to really get the most out of scales in practice and in play.
Prerequisites: There are no hard requirements, but we strongly recommend basic TAB reading and interest in exploring blues rhythm.
Feb Modern Uke - Funky February - I want you back
Wednesdays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
The evening class is a repeat of the morning. Students are welcome to attend either or both.
Feb 8, 15 & 22
Description: It’s Funky February! Join us as we continue down the motown path with another classic soul number: “I want you back” by the Jackson 5. This song is joyful, educational and super fun to play. And, it’s paired with the bass class, so you’ll get a cool piece of orchestration to share with your partner or group!
Areas of Focus: Funk rhythm and strumming, chords as melody diads and triads.
Prerequisites: There are no hard requirements, but we strongly recommend basic TAB reading and basic understanding of Nashville Number System.
