New Years may be the time for resolutions, but summer can often feel like the time for action. If you’re sick of the so-called “beginners’ plateau”, I encourage you to join me this summer in SE and SW Portland for a special summer edition of Beyond Beginner ‘Ukulele!
❓ What Is Beyond Beginner ‘Ukulele?
This in-person class is perfect for players who:
- Know their way around chords like C, F, G (or G7), Am, and a few others
- Can play one or two basic strum patterns
- Are ready to expand skills and repertoire in a supportive group setting
Using familiar songs and a relaxed, encouraging approach, we’ll explore new techniques, chords, and rhythms that expand your musical vocabulary.
🎸 Summer 2025 Focus: The 12-Bar Blues
This summer, we’re diving into the world of 12-Bar Blues—a classic, versatile structure that’s both fun and incredibly useful for expanding your skills. Each week, we’ll explore a new key, learn the most common chords in that key, and apply them right away with a blues song or two. It’s a creative and low-pressure way to leave the comfort of the key of C and discover just how musical you can be.
In addition to lively in-person instruction, you’ll receive:
✅ Weekly recap emails
✅ Practice tips & video links
✅ Ongoing support to keep you inspired and motivated between sessions
🎶 Ready to Play?
If this all fits well with your ‘ukulele goals, Beyond Beginner ‘Ukulele is a great next step on your musical journey. Register here now and get ready to strum into summer with confidence, creativity, and community!
Who doesn’t want to hang with these kooks?!
What are the dates for the 4-week Beyond Beginner sessions?
Hi Diane, thanks for your question. If you click through the links at the bottom of the post, you’ll get the dates and times for either the SE cohort or the SW / Beaverton cohort. Or, you can also go to the “Shop” page and find your desired cohort there. Thanks!
Hi Avery, I just signed up for the 3 summer jam sessions in SW that I can attend and I was hoping to sign up for 3 of the 4 Beyond Beginner classes for those dates as well (I can’t make the 7/16 class). Is it possible to sign up for those 3 classes or does it work best to sign up for all 4 and do the other one remotely?
Looking forward to more time to play and learn!
Thanks, Avery, Adrienne
Hi Adrienne! Thanks for your question. Typically, for a sequential course like BBU, it’s best to sign up for the whole thing and follow the email recaps and practice videos to fill in the gaps on your one missed class. If you’re available, you’re also welcome to attend that week’s class in SE Portland as a make up.