kevin carroll edUKEcator™
offering ukulele classes, workshops, performances and more
Group Classes and Private Lessons for ages 8 and up
Private Lessons are currently full, however, you can add your name to my waiting list here.
Monday Night Blues Band 6/11 - 8/27 OFF 7/2 Mondays 6:30 - 7:45
UITC 2:1 6/12 - 8/28 OFF 7/3 Tuesdays 7 - 8pm
UITC 3:1 6/12 - 8/28 OFF 7/3 Tuesdays 6 - 7pm
absolUKE Beginners 5/30 - 7/11 OFF 6/6 & 7/4 Wednesdays 6 - 7pm
Ukulele Songs for Beginners 7/25-8/29 OFF 8/8 Wednesdays 6 - 7pm
Celtic Ukulele 6/7 - 9/6 OFF 6/14, 7/5, 7/12, & 8/9 Thursdays 8- 9pm
Ukestra 6/7 - 8/30 OFF 6/14, 7/5, 7/12 & 8/29 Thursdays 7-8pm Saturdays 11am - 12pm
Songs and Skills 6/9 - 8/18 OFF 7/7 Saturdays 12:30 - 1:30pm
Click here for NEW SUMMER 2018 WORKSHOPS
Saturdays 2:30-4pm
Fingerstyle Meditations #2 6/9
Intro to African Ukulele 6/23
Blues Rhythms 6/30
Intro to Bossa Nova 7/21
Rock Strumming 8/4
Intro to Gypsy Jazz 8/18
Wednesdays 7-8:30
Fingerstyle 101 6/13
Understanding Moveable Chord Shapes 6/27
Fingerstyle 102 7/11
Fingerstyle Meditations #1 7/25
Intro to Hawaiian Ukulele 8/15
Fingerstyle 103 8/29
Wednesday 6-7pm Beginners Only! Sign up here
2/21 Ukulele 101 starting from the very beginning, we will learn how to tune, hold, strum and even pronounce ukulele. We will learn at least 1 song in our first session. $30
3/7 Ukulele 102 a continuation of the first class. We will review the basics and move forward in gaining comfort with new chords and some simple songs. $30
3/21 Ukulele 103 This class will introduce strumming techniques and work on some more basic songs. $30
4/4 Ukulele 104 The goal of this workshop is to put the left and right hand together in making music. Strumming, playing chords and singing at the same time will be our focus. $30
4/18 Ukulele 105 The last beginner workshop will review all the pieces and add a couple of "tricks" to make your music sound even more alive. $30
Beginner Workshop Series Package This special price is highly recommended for the ukulele beginner who wants to get the most out these workshops. You won't miss a beat, note or trick if you sign up for all 5 workshops! $125
Saturdays 2:30-4pm All Levels!
3/24 1 SPOT LEFT Arranging for Solo Ukulele If you are seeking the secrets of chord melody, then, this is the class for you. We will uncover some ways that rhythm, harmony and melody can come together to provide a well-balanced musical whole. Materials provided, Low-G recommended. $35
4/7 SOLD OUT Intro to Hawaiian Ukulele Hawaiian turn-arounds in multiple keys, authentic Hawaiian 'anticipated" chords, and some sweet songs will be the focus of this 1st time offering. $35
4/21 3 SPOTS LEFT Intro to Jazz Ukulele Swing feel, syncopation, 6th & 9th chords do not have to be difficult. Our final installment of the spring will get us into the sophisticated sounds of Jazz ukulele. $35
Monday Night Blues Band: Welcome to the world of the shuffle rhythm, triplets, bends and lyrics that always ‘keep it real.’ This will be a differentiated class for Beginners, Intermediate and Advanced players. High-G, Low-G, baritone and Bass welcome. We will explore at least two classic blues songs in depth and will offer a chance for those interested to develop some soloing skills.
Mondays 6:30-7:45pm 6/11 - 8/27 OFF 7/2
$350Upcoming Workshops:
SOLD OUT
4th Annual edUKEcation Workshops co-taught with Bob Guz of the Austin Ukulele Society:
West Coast Ukulele Retreat, May 2-6 2018 Pacific Grove, CA
Austin Ukestra at the Austin Community Music Festival
12-1pm Sunday April 22, 2018 Central Market North Austin, TX
Ashokan Ukulele Festival, May 25-27 2018 Saugerties, NY
Kerrville Folk Festival Ukulele Camp June 4-6 2018 Kerrville, TX
Dallas Ukulele Headquarters (DUH) Workshop/Concert August 2018 (TBD) Dallas, TX
Prairie Jamboree Ukulele Festival September 28-30 Winnipeg, ON Canada
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