Intermediate Ukulele Class

Learn to play the ukulele with our specially curated class suitable for beginners of all ages. Whether you’re a young enthusiast or someone looking to pick up a new hobby later in life, this class is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable for everyone. 

Dates: Sundays 11:30 am-12:30 pm

Sunday, November 16
Sunday, November 23

Instructor: Francis Doo

Individual classes: $25/$20 for Seniors

A signed waiver is required to attend classes.

Take your ukulele playing to the next level with our comprehensive intermediate class. This course is designed for players who have mastered the basics and are ready to expand their technical abilities, musical repertoire, and performance skills.

This class will challenge you to push beyond your comfort zone while providing the structured guidance needed to overcome common intermediate plateaus. Bring your ukulele, your enthusiasm, and a willingness to explore new musical territory!

All Students will need to bring their own instrument & a pencil.

What You’ll Explore:

Advanced Chord Progressions & Transitions: Build upon your foundation with barre chords, inversions, and seamless transitions between complex chord sequences.

Fingerpicking & Melodic Techniques: Develop intricate fingerstyle patterns and learn to incorporate melody lines into your playing for rich, layered arrangements.

Music Theory & Improvisation: Gain a deeper understanding of scales, modes, and harmony to create your own solos and improvisations across various genres.

Performance Skills & Dynamics: Master varied strumming techniques, dynamics, and expressive elements to bring emotion and personality to your performances.

Collaborative Playing: Learn to accompany vocalists, play with other instrumentalists, and adjust your playing for ensemble settings. 

The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts Education and Community Program’s mission is to awaken creativity in all of us by providing access to exceptional arts learning experiences to lifelong learners, students, educators, and families in our community.

Need to find a Ukulele? Some suggestions:

Portland Music Company / Beaverton Location
10075 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Beaverton OR 97005

Guitar Center
9575 SW Cascade Ave, Beaverton, OR 97008

Recommend brands if shopping online:
Kala / Kona / Martin

Avoid inexpensive brands ($50 or less) as they are more like toys and hard to keep in tune.