Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

Ukulele intermediate

If you already play ukulele or guitar, come and learn new tricks with chord theory, picking and split strokes. Ukuleles can be provided but bring your own if you have one.

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Key course information

Dates
17/06/12 - 01/07/12

Day(s)
Sun

Duration
3 weeks

Time
13:00 - 14:30

Fees
Full fee: £42^NC

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
ME811*

Availability
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^NC: No concessionary fees available as there is no government funding for this course.

Interview required before you can enrol

Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

Call 020 7492 2630 or music@citylit.ac.uk

Course outline

What is the course about?

Students will develop Ukulele technique which will be applied to standard tunes. They will also explore the chord theory at this level.

What topics will we cover?

Students will learn new tricks on the Ukulele, chord theory and split strokes.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

By the end of the course you should be able to:
- play new chord patterns
- improve picking technique
- learn split strokes
- apply this knowledge to a tune of their choice.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

This course is for intermediate and advanced students. You will need to follow written and verbal instructions in English and engage in class discussions.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

Students will learn in a group. The tutor will give feedback and practical demonstrations of the technique taught in each session.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Bring your own Ukulele. The tutor can provide an instrument if you do not have one.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made. Your progress will be regularly assessed and monitored by your tutor taking into account class work and homework where appropriate. The tutor will record your progress and provide informal, regular feedback throughout the course. At the end of your study programme you will be asked to self-assess your own progress and achievement against the course objectives above. The tutor will endorse your assessment which will be formally recorded on a standard form (the Statement of Learning).

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

Students can join a follow-on course at the Lit or at another similar educational institution.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2630

music@citylit.ac.uk

Auditions and Advice Information

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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