Ukulele lessons?
Laura emails:
I am really interested in learning how to play the ukulele and have tried my best from online sources but it's just not enough to learn from a video. Can you ask your readers if they know of a local (Albany/Latham) person or place who teaches ukulele lessons to beginners? Thanks!
YouTube is full of uke clips. And we know there are a handful of local musicians who play the uke. It appears the ukelele's time is now (once again).
Got a suggestion for Laura? Please share!
Earlier on AOA:
+ The Electric City Ukulele Club
+ Troy Music Academy
photo: Flickr user indigodeath
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Glen Weiser is a virtuoso in many instruments, I'm pretty sure he teaches uke too - I took guitar lessons from him and my husband took mandolin. He advertises every week in Metroland and provides one-on-one classes in Albany. He's a great old hippie and an expert!
... said Britin @ All Good Bakers on Oct 3, 2011 at 6:41 PM | link
Thanks! I wrote an email to Glen Weiser ! Any other suggestions? Youtube is great but I really need a real life person to show me the ropes!
... said Laura on Oct 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM | link
Deb Cavanaugh is a local musician/music educator and she plays the uke. She does private lessons.
I **believe** this is her contact info: 463-7103 and/or heldebergmusic@gmail.com
... said Abby on Oct 3, 2011 at 7:56 PM | link
Old Songs! I took accordion lessons there and loved it. New classes start this week:
http://www.oldsongs.org/classes.html
... said Melissa on Oct 3, 2011 at 10:18 PM | link
I'm an avid ukulele player living in Albany! I've only ever taught people for fun and never for money, but I would definitely be open to the prospect. Check out my youtube channel: www.youtube.com/psesinkclee
... said Paul on Oct 4, 2011 at 8:28 AM | link
I also second Deb Cavanaugh! Our daughter attended her Music Together classes and she is fantastic!
... said Britin @ All Good Bakers on Oct 5, 2011 at 6:01 PM | link
Hi Laura, I live in Albany and teach uke among other instruments. We also have a club every second week encouraging beginners. It is good to be one of a crowd.
... said Jenny Hipper on Jan 22, 2014 at 12:24 AM | link
The Arts Center is having uke classes on Sunday afternoons
http://www.artscenteronline.org/performing-arts/
$126 for 7 weeks
... said capgirl on Jan 22, 2014 at 3:26 PM | link
Jenny Hipper commented there's a club encouraging beginners...? What are the deets? I'd love to go!!
... said Susan on May 13, 2014 at 3:17 PM | link