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Beginning Ukulele for the Family -- Class Series [Registration Req.] In-Person

Beginning Ukulele -- Ages 8 to 108. Class meets weekly for six weeks

This is a fun way to share the aloha spirit of the ukulele together as an ohana (family in Hawaiian). Sponsored by the Music is the Foundation and taught by Michigan’s Ukulele Ambassador, Ben Hassenger, along with Patrick Malloy. Participants learn a brief history of the instrument and all the basics you need to get started playing right away, including:

How to hold the ukulele
Tuning the ukulele
One-, two-, and three- finger chords
Transitions between chords
Strumming patterns
Easy, fun songs

Loaner ukuleles and a binder to keep your lesson materials and song sheets are provided. Registration Required, class size limited for personalized instruction:
"Looking forward to playing and singing with you soon-- aloha!" Ben Hassenger.