Ukulele Strumming Masterclass

Break away from the down up strum and create expressive music on ukulele easily!

DO YOU EVER WONDER:

• What strumming pattern to use?
• When to strum down and when to strum up?
• How to make your strumming less clunky and more fluid, easy and expressive?

Do feel like your patting your head and rubbing your tummy trying to change chords AND strum AND sing at the same time?

Do you use the same strumming pattern for every song… because it’s easy and what you know?

You’re not alone!

Strumming is often the part that people find is THE MOST DIFFICULT… it’s often over complicated and can seem unattainable. Something that only “gifted” musicians can conquer… but not anymore!

With the right instruction and by learning the simple (but often overlooked) foundations of rhythm, you’ll be able to having fun while creating expressive ukulele music.

The Strumming Masterclass is where strumming is demystified and you’ll learn techniques and tips to make songs expressive!

YOU’LL DISCOVER

• The simple theory behind strumming so even the most complicated rhythms are achievable.
• Different ways to count and feel rhythms (conventional and not-so-conventional)
• Strumming patterns to use for 3, 4 and 6 beats in a bar (beginner to advanced)
• 8 beat strumming patterns
• Popular rhythm patterns used in various music styles and genres so you can make your songs sound more like the original version.
• How to use dynamics to add texture to a song so it doesn’t sound monotonous and clunky.
• Advanced techniques such as percussive chucks, staccato and palm mutes to add variety and interest to your songs.
• Advanced strumming patterns using 2 x variations on the triple strum techniques (awesome for blues and jazz).
• Syncopation and how it can be used to create interest.
• When and how to use a metronome to assist with timing.
• Practice techniques that work fast and get you results.

WHAT TO BRING

• Sense of humour
• Ukulele
• Pen/Pencil

EXPERIENCE

• Beginner to advanced ukulelists welcome.
• No need to read music!
• The techniques and patterns will be adjusted to fit your ability level. Stick with the “easy” version or challenge yourself with more “advanced” ones.

DATE
Sunday, 19th February 2023

TIME
10:00am - 11:30am (1.5 hours)

LOCATION
Esplanade Hotel
30-38 Marine Terrace
Busselton WA 6280

BROUGHT TO YOU BY
This masterclass is facilitated by Alison Glew, experienced ukulele teacher and Director of Alison Glew Guitar + Ukulele School in Perth.

ABOUT ALISON GLEW
Alison is the founder of Alison Glew Guitar + Ukulele School in Winthrop, Western Australia. She runs weekly (sold out) Ukulele Workshops, is the leader of Ukulele Jam with Alison Glew an online community of over 500 musicians from all over the world and is the creator of the popular online courses Ukulele Evolution, Intro To Ukulele and Ukulele Club.

She is a guitar and ukulele teacher specialising in helping people play contemporary music for pleasure with over 30 years teaching experience.

Alison has helped thousands of students become confident musicians through her school and is well known for simplifying musical concepts so that students learn quickly and easily.

HOW TO REGISTER
Numbers are limited so if you’re interested please click on the blue “register” button at the top or to the right of this page to save your spot.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

• Refunds are unavailable for non attendance (including emergencies or illness).
• Tickets may be transferred to another person. Simply email guitar@alisonglew.com to arrange the transfer.
• A complimentary workshop credit will be issued to students who give 48 hours notice of absence. Please text 0403 770 909.
• The credit can only be used towards ONE (1hr) group workshop held at Alison Glew Guitar School in Winthrop during 2023 or a 1 hour group online zoom lesson.