An Eight-Week Class with Liz Rabson Schnore
Saturdays at 1 - 2 PM: 9/12, 9/19, 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31, 11/7

Ukulele from scratch is for the absolute beginner. We will review tuning, how to play basic chords, strumming, rhythm, dynamics, and how to read uke chord charts, with a focus on singing while playing. Every class will involve time to play together and learning uke jam etiquette. We will review the care of your instrument, changing strings, and finding resources. Once you have completed this class you will feel comfortable playing in a group setting, playing a whole song, including beginnings and endings.

You will need a ukulele and a tuner. Recommended: a strap and the book The Daily Ukulele. If you do not have any of these items let us know and we can help you purchase them.

Despite the rising costs and lower funding streams that are affecting cultural institutions, Jalopy still wants to be a home for everyone seeking to learn and develop their musical practice. Therefore, this semester, we are offering the classes based on a sliding scale, inviting each student to choose a price based on their income level. Those of you who can afford to pay more than the breakeven cost, will be making it feasible for Jalopy to give scholarships to those who cannot afford the courses.

Please note that these numbers are only suggestions, and you are free to pay what feels manageable and appropriate for you based on all your life's circumstances, not just annual income. As usual, you can inquire and apply for financial aid by emailing lynette@jalopytheatre.org.

Sliding Scale Chart based on Annual income:

$0 - $20k / year: scholarship (partial or full depending on availability)

$20k-$30k / year: $300

$30k - $40k / year: $350

$40k -$50k / year: $400

$50k -70k / year: $450

$70k and up: $500

Liz Rabson Schnore is a Brooklyn-based musician steeped in the roots traditions of blues, country, and string band music. The daughter of acclaimed blueswoman Ann Rabson, Liz grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, but has called Brooklyn home for the past twenty-nine years. A multi-instrumentalist, she primarily plays ukulele, but also guitar, bass, and harmonica. You can find her performing with the Dirty Mother String Band and supporting other local artists as a side-woman. Liz shares her musical knowledge as a ukulele mentor and instructor. She's also a driving force in the Brooklyn music scene, organizing events like the Boathouse Jam and the Gowanus Jug & String Band Sessions at the Gowanus Canal Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse. Her passion for ukulele, jamming, and folk/roots music makes her a vibrant presence in the community.

Ukulele from Scratch with Liz Rabson Schnore - An Eight-Week Class

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Ukulele from Scratch with Liz Rabson Schnore - An Eight-Week Class

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