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Ukulele Group Lessons For Beginners

Yes, 'UKE' Can Play The Ukulele!

A Fun & Easy Introduction to Ukulele for Beginners! Learn easy, simple songs of The Beatles, Hawai'i, Tin Pan Alley, and more!

RREGISTER OPEN NOW! Open to all ages. Children 8 years old and up. Limited space. First class begins Saturday, January 21, 2011. This is a 4-week session.

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Taught by Honolulu native, GiGi Wong-Monaco, founder of the popular Oak Park Ukulele Meetup Group and The Harrison Street Ukulele Players. (www.ukulele.meetup.com/89); co-owner of Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium; organizer of the '2009 World Record Attempt For Largest Ukulele Ensemble' in Chicago.
 
In this 45 minute session, you'll learn the basics:
* How To Hold The Ukulele
* How To Strum. (No Picks Allowed. Learn the traditional Hawaiian way!)
* Learn Basic 3-Chords Progression
* Excercise and Song Sheets provided. Play a Song on the First Night!

 What:   Basic Ukulele Group Lessons
When:   Saturdays, Jan. 21 - Feb. 11.  6-6:45 PM (4 wks.)
Where:  Wonderwall Music Shoppe & Emporium - 325 Harrison St  Oak Park IL 60304
              Phone:  708.948.7986
              Email: wonderwallemporium@yahoo.com
Fee:       $15 per person, per lesson/week. ($60 for 4 wks.)Limited space.

Call Wonderwall or email store to register.
Pay in advance. Preferred method of payment - Cash or personal checks.

Bring your own ukulele. Ok to bring own non-alcoholic beverage (water, soft drink, tea, coffee) and snack.
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Private lessons are also available. Fee: $25 per person, per lesson. Contact GiGi to schedule your lesson.

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