Ukulele Group Music Lessons

Adult / Teen Ukulele Group

In this class, you will learn hand positions, tuning, chords, and strumming, as well as simple songs that you will be able to play and accompany others. In the support of a group setting you can master basic ukulele skills. Trial Ukuleles are available for rent for $5 per week. Let the instructor know if you need to rent one.

Day: Wednesdays, 6:30-7:30 pm

Ages: Adults and Youth (ages 15 and up)

This is an ongoing class that meets once a week on Wednesday nights.

Students may join at any time. New students will be contacted by the instructor before their first class to discuss their ukulele experience. Those who are new to uke will use their first punch for a one-on-one session with the instructor to go over the basics and prepare them for joining the group class.

This class uses a punch card system. Each card is good for 6 classes and expires after 12 classes are held. Pick which 6 dates you want to attend. You may purchase an additional card once the first is finished to continue to attend classes. Each punch card costs $90.

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Instructor:

Barb Achten

Having come from a musical family, I have been involved with music my whole life . I have sung in groups, quartets, and done solo work. As a part of the music group Can’t Lie Low, I played guitar and bass. For the last seven years I have pursued my love of the ukulele. I enjoy the ease and simplicity of the ukulele, and look forward to sharing my enthusiasm with you.

Children’s Ukulele Class

Does your child love playing the ukulele or have interest in learning how?

In this class, students will learn to play simple 2, 3 and 4 chord songs, along with knowledge on tuning a ukulele with an instrument tuner. A booklet of songs and chord charts will be given to each student.

Students will need their own ukulele and a tuner device, such as a Snark or a tuning app on their phone or tablet. Trial Ukuleles are available for rent for $5 per week. Let instructor know if you need to rent one.

Day: Wednesdays, 2:30-3:00 pm, every other week

Ages: 8-14

Winter/Spring Session will start on January 24th, 2023

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Instructor:

Kathy Hammond

Kathy Hammond, former choral director at Waupaca High School, has joined the Waupaca Community Arts Hub teaching both piano and voice lessons for intermediate and advanced students of all ages.

Kathy is a working musician who brings 33 years of music education experience to the Arts Hub. She also teaches at Noteworthy Music Studio in Stevens Point, as well as General Music for the Tomorrow River Virtual Charter School. In addition to the Waupaca School District, Kathy spent 18 years as the Choral Director for the Winneconne Community School District.

She is a member of the classic rock band STEEM, K&J Duo with her husband John, Triune Voice, and the vocal ensemble Jazz Central Voices. Kathy has sung professionally at various theme parks and in Las Vegas, as well as with the Big Band Reunion and The Dean’s List Big Band.

She also has led music in worship as a pianist, cantor, and choir director at various churches in northeast Wisconsin. She has accompanied the Oshkosh Chamber Singers, many high school musicals, and collegiate student recitals.

Kathy has a bachelor’s in music education from Millikin University in Decatur, Ill., and a master’s in educational technology from Marian University. She is a member of the American Choral Directors Association, serving at the state level as the coordinator of the Wisconsin Choral Directors All State Choral Project, and as a former faculty member of the WCDA Vocal Jazz Institute.

Kathy also has worked as vocal coach for various summer camps, including the WSMA Honors Project choir camps and UW-Green Bay’s Jazz on the Bay camp. She is listed in Who’s Who Among American Teachers.