{"product_id":"ukulele-challenge-for-beginners-victoria-wait-list","title":"Ukulele Challenge for Beginners - Victoria Wait List","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin the Victoria Wait List\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFancy learning the ukulele with School of Uke? Join our Victoria Wait List and help us decide where to open our next 5 Week Ukulele Challenge for Absolute Beginners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe're always looking for new places to bring School of Uke. By joining the wait list, you'll register your interest in taking a course in Victoria or at another convenient nearby location.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eJoining the wait list is completely free and there's no obligation to book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e5 \u0026amp; 10 Week Ukulele Challenge for Absolute Beginners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTypical course nights: \u003c\/b\u003eMonday, Tuesday or Wednesday, 7–9pm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCourse length: \u003c\/b\u003e5 or 10 weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocation: \u003c\/b\u003eVictoria (venue tbc)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable for: \u003c\/b\u003eAdults 18+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGroup size: \u003c\/b\u003e15 - 20 places available on each course\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGet inspired. Meet new people. Start your ukulele journey in just 5 weeks.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEmbrace School of Uke's 5 or 10 Week Ukulele Challenge and unleash your music potential. There’s nothing quite like being able to play your favourite songs and jam along together as part of a group. Playing music is simply good for the soul. It brings joy, relieves stress, and connects you with a vibrant music community.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhether you've always dreamt of playing an instrument or you're looking to add a unique skill to your repertoire, our 5-Week Ukulele Challenge is the perfect opportunity to dive into a world of music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eAnd with 15 - 20 places in each group, they're a perfect size for everyone to get to know each other and \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003emake new friendships. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbsolute Beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe whole-heartedly welcome complete beginners! You don't need any prior musical knowledge whatsoever. We’ll teach you everything you need to know to get started. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eA World of Music at Your Fingertips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eYou can play literally anything on the ukulele and we use it as a gateway into music more broadly. We explore all music genres, including \u003cb\u003eRock, Pop, R\u0026amp;B, Hip-Hop, Afrobeat \u0026amp; much more. \u003c\/b\u003eAbove all, it’s your journey, so we encourage all song requests.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003eWhy the Ukulele?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAt School of Uke, we teach music through the ukulele, rather than merely teaching the ukulele. We believe in the transformative power of music and see the ukulele as one of the easiest and most accessible ways into it. You can start making music almost immediately, while building skills and understanding that can become a stepping stone to other instruments. The ukulele can become your faithful companion wherever you go, and a catalyst for connection and shared experiences.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I don't have a Ukulele?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIf you don't own a ukulele already, you can browse our recommended ukuleles and get kitted out with all the essentials. You don’t need much, just a \u003cb\u003eUkulele\u003c\/b\u003e, a \u003cb\u003eGigbag\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eor Case\u003c\/b\u003e and a \u003cb\u003eTuner\u003c\/b\u003e and you’re good to go.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e Also, if you let us know beforehand, we'll supply you with a Ukulele for your first lesson and give you some help \u0026amp; advice on choosing the best instrument for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eConnect, Collaborate, and Create Music Together\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeel the energy and camaraderie at the heart of School of Uke. Our unique ukulele classes provide a fun, relaxed and supportive environment where you can meet new people, forge lifelong friendships, collaborate on music projects, and perhaps meet that significant other! \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAn Awesome Experience\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHere's what our students have to say...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Great teaching and so much fun! Everyone should learn to play an instrument!\" - Edina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\"Been loving my ukulele journey with School of Uke! It's a fun and social way to learn an instrument and the tutors are fantastic with endless enthusiasm.\" - Bex\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Amazing fun, brilliant teaching, awesome people!\"\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e - Avital\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\"Only have good things to say! The teachers are very knowledgeable and you can learn a lot while having great fun!\" - Kostas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I couldn't play anything when I first started, now I'm playing Slash solos!\"\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e - Cat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the course of just 5 weeks, you'll learn the fundamentals of playing music, from mastering\u003cstrong\u003e chords and strumming\u003c\/strong\u003e, to exploring \u003cstrong\u003emelody\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003erhythm\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eperformance techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e. As you and your cohort progress, you'll witness your confidence soar and your skills flourish. The ukulele will become an extension of your creativity, an expressive tool and a pathway to new musical horizons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConfident Playing Technique\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe place a strong emphasis on developing your ability to play music with confidence. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur experienced tutors are dedicated to nurturing your musical talent and helping you discover your unique style. They will guide you every step of the way, providing personalised feedback, and a supportive environment to help you grow as a musician. With each lesson, you'll unlock a world of possibilities and open doors to explore other instruments in the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlaying Together as a Group\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLearn to play one or two part arrangements as part of a group.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLearn about group performance in songs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eEmphasis on musical awareness, group timing, texture, rhythm and song.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStrumming \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn a variety of strumming patterns, with accent and basic syncopation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMelody\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eUnderstand and read music tablature to be able to play simple melodies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIntro to the C major and chromatic scales.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChords and Practical Chord Theory\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLearn major, minor and seventh chords in root position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eLearn to play a I\/IV\/V Blues chord progression. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSinging and Instrumental Playing\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe whole-heartedly encourage you to sing if you want to, and we'll show you all the tips and tricks to help you sing and play together at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe take into consideration the specific aspirations of everyone in the group, and we encourage you to follow your own path, whether your an instrumentalist or a singer-songwriter at heart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur Venues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll our venues are hand-picked for their special qualities, and are just 5-10mins walk to a tube or train station.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDuring the Summer months, weather permitting, we host our evenings at outdoor venues to make the most of the sunshine and warm summer nights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a venue and would like to discuss hosting School of Uke events, please contact us at \u003ca href='\u0026lt;a%20href=\"mailto:info@schoolofuke.co.uk\"\u0026gt;info@schoolofuke.co.uk\u0026lt;\/a\u0026gt;%20%20' target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo@schoolofuke.co.uk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Am6vzGfzQKc\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"School of Uke","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57520734044533,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0084\/0980\/8967\/files\/Ukulele-Challenge-Victoria-60pt.png?v=1787577397","url":"https:\/\/www.schoolofuke.co.uk\/products\/ukulele-challenge-for-beginners-victoria-wait-list","provider":"School of Uke ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}