The Tutor - Nigel Jones

So I have been playing guitar since I was 12, which is now over 20 years. I’m a qualified guitar teacher with over 10 years experience, a member of the RGT. I have given lessons in schools and colleges across the UK, I have taught 1000s of guitar players in groups and one to one lessons; I’ve had many students get distinctions in grades. I’m now bringing my knowledge of guitar and experience of teaching to Rock Star Academy. I hope you enjoy my lessons…

Synopsis

Nigel has put together a great introduction to ukulele for you, it takes you from never holding the instrument right through to playing a full piece of music. He gives you tips and tricks that will help you get the best from the instrument. The course fits into 3 sections, the first ‘first look’ is all about the best posture when holding the ukulele and how to strum. It also gives you a little theory and shows you the best way to produce a note. The second section is all about different chords. The last section teaches you to put it all together. The course will give you a well-rounded approach to playing ukulele; We hope you have fun and enjoy the course.

Course Structure

This course is time released to make sure you have enough time to practice each lesson before moving on.

Section 1 - First Look

1. Getting a grip
2. Right hand technique
3. Open strings and finding notes
4. Lets get warmed up
   
   Section 2 - Bag of Chords
5. A look at Major Chords
6. A look at Minor Chords
7. 7th and sus Chords
8. Fretted chords the next level
   
   Section 3 - Putting It Together
9. Dipping your toe
10. Sad sounds
11. Mixing it up
12. Ripping it up!

Challenges

To run alongside this Ukulele course there is a challenge for each lesson. The challenge will reflect the lesson you have done where appropriate. They start easy and get continually harder throughout the course. We hope you enjoy these, they’ll help improve your playing and don't forget to upload yourself playing to youtube or vimeo.