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What styles of ukulele do you teach?
We teach all styles from folk to country, reggae and rock-n-roll styles.
How qualified are Chewning School of Music ukulele instructors?
At Chewning School of Music, we offer lessons giving the "Nashville Experience without the drive to Nashville!"Many of our teachers have their master's degrees, and have graduated from prestigious music schools including Belmont, Lipscomb, Berklee, MTSU, NYU, University of Michigan, University of Miami and California Institute of the Arts. With a combined 45+ years of teaching experience, our teachers also have recorded, toured, composed, directed and been published. Two of our teachers have regular gigs in Nashville, and one is signed with a local publishing company. Each instructor has a heart for teaching and a desire to help you achieve your goals.
Overview
Our ukulele instructors teach folk, country, reggae and rock-n-roll styles. Beginners work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory. Each lesson will challenge you with a new technique or music theory and ends with something fun – such as you or your child’s favorite riff or song. We employ a variety of ukulele method books based on student needs and preferences and encourage students to bring their favorite songs to learn during their lessons.
What’s the #1 reason to study ukulele at the school?
Our ukulele instructors are warm, friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student's favorite type of music. Whether you're playing in local bands, a seven-year-old taking their first lesson, or a fifty-year-old returning to the ukulele after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.
What will I learn from ukulele lessons at the Academy?
Beginner ukulele students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory. Our instructors balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson presents a new technical challenges or theory concept, and end with something fun, such as you or your child’s favorite riff or song. We use a variety of ukulele method books and encourage students to bring their favorite songs to learn during their lessons.
Do I have to know how to read music?
No. Beginners are welcome!
Do I need to purchase a ukulele to learn the instrument?
The Academy offers ukuleles for student lessons(for your convenience, students can use one of ours at their first lesson). But to practice at home, you will need a ukulele.
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