“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
June Finger-style Uke - Bass Line Fingerstyle Uke
Mondays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
June 5, 19 & 26
Description: Using an original song Never Too Old for Love (Joy/Fitchett/Stauffer) you will learn how to be a full accompaniment using mainly 2 strings, sometimes 3. You’ll learn a distinctive “bass line” which adds a quirky personality to the music, and all of this using some simple chords (mostly in first position). The music was written by bass-player-turned-uke-player Perry Stauffer, who is a major advocate for playing more simply in order to sound more complex. You’re going to love this cute little song :)
Skills acquired:
Greater understanding of harmonies
Understanding of grouping intervals two strings at a time
Right hand arpeggio practice
Basic music theory reinforcement
Prerequisites:
Able to read Tabature
Adventurous spirit
June Blues Uke - Kansas City
Tuesdays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
The evening class is a repeat of the morning. Students are welcome to attend either or both.
June 6, 20 & 27
Description: Learn "Kansas City" finger-style. Perry has done a really cool arrangement of this one, and we're sure you're going to love it.
Skills and Concepts:
Keeping it simple
Three-finger pinch
Flat tire rhythm
Blues form
Elements of Country Blues
Nashville Number System
Tablature
The Major Pentatonic & Blues Scales
Literally the song, "Kansas City"
Prerequisites: There are no hard requirements, but we strongly recommend basic TAB reading and basic understanding of Nashville Number System.
June Jazz Uke - Stardust
Wednesdays 11 AM & 5 PM Pacific Time
The evening class is a repeat of the morning. Students are welcome to attend either or both.
June 7, 21 & 28
Description: I’ve wanted to teach Stardust for a long time, and this June it’s finally going to happen. Written by Hoagy Carmichael and performed by two of my favorites, Nat King Cole and Willie Nelson, this will be inspiring, challenging and fun. We’ll learn to sing and play it, and pick up some jazz harmony and chord melody skills along the way.
Areas of Focus:
Chord Melody
Jazz Harmony
Laying back
Prerequisites: There are no hard requirements, but we strongly recommend basic TAB reading and basic understanding of Nashville Number System.
