Rock Out A Bowie Medley on Ukulele
During our week together we are going to learn a David Bowie Medley on ukulele, consisting of 6 Bowie classics.
Believe it or not, Bowie songs sound magic on the ukulele and the Medley allows for a really fun and engaging ukulele journey. Each song has been selected and arranged to allow for different skill levels - so there will be a 'part' for everyone. We can tackle a song each half day session and slowly piece them together into the Medley which we will perform as a group.
The arrangements include basic strums, more advanced strums, and riff picking so participants get to decide how far they want to stretch themselves. The chords in some songs are quite basic - and others are way more advanced - so the course will cover some music theory, ukulele 'barre' techniques, and discussion around how to arrange songs for the ukulele. So often, ukulele song books show the chords to play, but not how to play (the strums), so participants will learn how to do this for themselves in future.
This course really is for lovers of music - and ideally, lovers of Bowie. It's for people who are open to challenging themselves and don't take themselves too seriously. I mean, it's the ukulele, right?
Ukuleles can be provided (just the cheapo models) - hopefully students will have their own ukulele and music stand. Take-home songbooks will be provided, complete with music and any necessary theory.
Links to video tutorials for each song will be available to participants for after the course to extend their Camp Creative ukulele experience.
AGE: Suitable for ages 16 to adult
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - Suited to those who have some experience, but are looking to learn new techniques and explore more complex projects.
SCHEDULE: Full Days - Monday 13 to Friday 17 January 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
VENUE: Bellingen High School
STATUS: Selling fast
During our week together we are going to learn a David Bowie Medley on ukulele, consisting of 6 Bowie classics.
Believe it or not, Bowie songs sound magic on the ukulele and the Medley allows for a really fun and engaging ukulele journey. Each song has been selected and arranged to allow for different skill levels - so there will be a 'part' for everyone. We can tackle a song each half day session and slowly piece them together into the Medley which we will perform as a group.
The arrangements include basic strums, more advanced strums, and riff picking so participants get to decide how far they want to stretch themselves. The chords in some songs are quite basic - and others are way more advanced - so the course will cover some music theory, ukulele 'barre' techniques, and discussion around how to arrange songs for the ukulele. So often, ukulele song books show the chords to play, but not how to play (the strums), so participants will learn how to do this for themselves in future.
This course really is for lovers of music - and ideally, lovers of Bowie. It's for people who are open to challenging themselves and don't take themselves too seriously. I mean, it's the ukulele, right?
Ukuleles can be provided (just the cheapo models) - hopefully students will have their own ukulele and music stand. Take-home songbooks will be provided, complete with music and any necessary theory.
Links to video tutorials for each song will be available to participants for after the course to extend their Camp Creative ukulele experience.
AGE: Suitable for ages 16 to adult
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - Suited to those who have some experience, but are looking to learn new techniques and explore more complex projects.
SCHEDULE: Full Days - Monday 13 to Friday 17 January 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
VENUE: Bellingen High School
STATUS: Selling fast
During our week together we are going to learn a David Bowie Medley on ukulele, consisting of 6 Bowie classics.
Believe it or not, Bowie songs sound magic on the ukulele and the Medley allows for a really fun and engaging ukulele journey. Each song has been selected and arranged to allow for different skill levels - so there will be a 'part' for everyone. We can tackle a song each half day session and slowly piece them together into the Medley which we will perform as a group.
The arrangements include basic strums, more advanced strums, and riff picking so participants get to decide how far they want to stretch themselves. The chords in some songs are quite basic - and others are way more advanced - so the course will cover some music theory, ukulele 'barre' techniques, and discussion around how to arrange songs for the ukulele. So often, ukulele song books show the chords to play, but not how to play (the strums), so participants will learn how to do this for themselves in future.
This course really is for lovers of music - and ideally, lovers of Bowie. It's for people who are open to challenging themselves and don't take themselves too seriously. I mean, it's the ukulele, right?
Ukuleles can be provided (just the cheapo models) - hopefully students will have their own ukulele and music stand. Take-home songbooks will be provided, complete with music and any necessary theory.
Links to video tutorials for each song will be available to participants for after the course to extend their Camp Creative ukulele experience.
AGE: Suitable for ages 16 to adult
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - Suited to those who have some experience, but are looking to learn new techniques and explore more complex projects.
SCHEDULE: Full Days - Monday 13 to Friday 17 January 2025 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
VENUE: Bellingen High School
STATUS: Selling fast
course info
Please read all course information below before purchasing tickets for this event.
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Day One
Morning
Ukulele brush up - ascertaining where everyone is at on their ukulele journey
Warm up sessions including a few strum patterns
Crack into the first song in the Medley.
Afternoon
Continue breaking down the first song in the Medley
Relevant ukulele exercises to improve playing
Theory session relevant to first song
Taster for Song 2
Day Two
Morning
Breaking down Song 2
Relevant ukulele exercises and theory
Bowie stories and fun facts woven throughout the course
Discussion on importance of costume and presence during performance.
Afternoon
Review Song 1 and 2
Start Song 3 of medley as per previous songs
Day Three
Morning
Review Songs 1-3
Breakout sessions for 'parts' to refine playing
More technical exercises (eg scales) and relevant theory
Afternoon
Breakdown Song 4. N.B. Individual songs could be performed during the week if required (eg lunch sessions)
Day Four
Morning
Breakdown Song 5 (usual routine)
Review any 'tricky bits'
Discuss strums and focus where needed
Afternoon
Breakdown Song 6
Introduce Bowie Medley (includes snippets from all songs). This may be introduced earlier depending on how long it takes to 'master' each song.
Day Five
Work on Bowie Medley - especially the 'connectors' between songs
Discuss arranging of both songs and Medleys
Get 'performance ready' for Medley
Today will all be about perfecting the Medley and answering any questions about what we've covered in the course
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Please bring the following on your first day of class:
Your own ukulele
Tuner
Music stand
Pen/pencil
If you need to borrow a ukulele you will need to let the tutor know. You will be provided tutor contact details with your booking.
This class has an extra materials cost of $10, which is payable directly to the tutor.
Once you book your ticket, the tutor will be in touch to arrange payment.
Cost of $10 includes:
Take-home songbook including songs and music theory
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Intermediate - Suited to those who have some experience, but are looking to learn new techniques and explore more complex projects.
BUY TICKETS
“I had a fantastic time at one of Stephanie’s beginner workshops. Steph is an excellent teacher - she has lots of little hints that make it fun and easy to learn. She is all about having fun and then learning is even easier. There are chord posters to look at and a fabulous chord and songbook to get an absolute beginner like me on my way to rocking out. Thanks so much! ”
YOUR COURSE TUTOR
Stephanie Sims
Stephanie Sims has worked in the Creative Industries for the past 40 years and created Uko Ono in 2016 to spread joy through the humble ukulele.
She has taught hundreds of students across the Coffs Coast and beyond and ran the Sawtell Ukulele Group which regularly performs at aged care centres and community events. Her 'Uke Squads' have reached out to people in the community who may be feeling isolated or disconnected, and she established the Musicians in Hospitals project at the Coffs Harbour Hospital.
Stephanie has taught in schools, community centres, and libraries; performed on television, radio, and with Elton John (kind of); and is a member of the all-female punk/pop ukulele band - the Pelvic Flaws. She also offers workshops for the workplace that are ideal for team-bulding, breaking up training days, and energising conferences and events. Stephanie is an experienced project manager, fundraiser, speaker, facilitator and teacher who has worked locally with Zakpage, Screenwave and Arts Mid North Coast; co-founded Saltwater Freshwater Arts, Film Outreach Australia, and Blacklight Collective; and spearheaded the saving of Sawtell Cinema. Prior to moving to Sawtell, Stephanie worked in Sydney as a fundraiser and project manager with companies including Bell Shakespeare, Museum of Contemporary Art, Saatchi & Saatchi and Kids Help Line.