How Songs Work - Jim D'Ville Workshop

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There is a chord associated with each of the seven notes of a major scale. When played in context, each chord evokes a certain emotional response from the listener. Learning these chordal relationships will open your ears to the chord progressions to millions of songs. This is the first step to learning to play by ear and could change the way you listen to and play music. Knowledge of finger positions for C, dm, em, F, G, am, helpful. This is Jim’s signature workshop.

This is a 90 minute workshop followed by a mini-concert. All levels welcome at this workshop. 

Learn to Play Ukulele Crash Course

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Join the Allegheny Ukulele Kollective for a 45-minute Crash Course in learning the Ukulele! We will learn a little history of the instrument, proper form, and up to 5 chords. By the end of the workshop we will be able to play at least a couple simple songs and set you on your musical journey with this fun little instrument!

Ukulele Jumpstart!

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Did you get a ukulele for Christmas this year or have you had one sitting around and didn't know how to get started? Or have you simply wanted to learn? Come to our Ukulele Jumpstart workshop series and learn everything you need to know to begin your musical journey on the ukulele!
 
Over four 1-hour sessions, members of Altoona's ukulele club (The Allegheny Ukes) will teach you basic chords, strumming patterns, some simple songs, and even a little music theory!

Gracie Terzian

Ted Gioia, jazz critic and author of History of Jazz, calls Gracie Terzian “a genuine talent” and ICON Magazine says “she’s a beguiling singer and modern song stylist with an astute sense of swing.” 

Jim D'Ville

Jim D'Ville is a music educator and facilitator who is on a mission to get ukulele players off the paper and playing music by ear. He has taught his Play Ukulele By Ear workshops to thousands of players in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Jim is the author of the Play Ukulele By Ear DVD series and hosts the popular website www.PlayUkuleleByEar.com.

Rachel Manke

Rachel began playing the uke in 1999, in preparation of Y2K, when we were all supposed to become nomads following a complete technology meltdown. Well, alright, that was silly.  Still, it turned out to be a good decision. 

Stuart Fuchs

Stuart Fuchs is a performing artist, multi-instrumentalist, music educator & workshop facilitator.  He plays everything he can get his hands on, but specializes in Ukulele, Gypsy Jazz & Classical Guitar, Didjeridoo, and Percussion.

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