Jake Shimabukuro
Teaches ʻUkulele
Jake Shimabukuro teaches you how to take your ʻukulele from the shelf to center stage, with techniques for beginners and seasoned players alike.
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- Full Access to all Courses
- Bonus classes guides & content
- Watch on your computer and Phone
- Share with your household (3 Devices)
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2k+ Students
Jake Shimabukuro’s ʻUkulele MasterClass
Join Jake Shimabukuro, a virtuoso ʻukulele player and composer, in his comprehensive MasterClass that promises to transform your ʻukulele skills from basic strums to center stage brilliance. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, Jake’s class offers a range of techniques to elevate your playing. In his welcoming introduction, Jake outlines the journey you’ll embark on, covering everything from fundamental chords to advanced compositions. As a celebrated ʻukulele maestro, Jake not only shares practical skills but also delves into the philosophy behind music. He explores a meaningful Japanese saying, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge and the joy of music with others. This MasterClass isn’t just about learning to play the ʻukulele; it’s an invitation to join a community of musicians and to embrace the spirit of sharing and continuous learning.
Course Content.
Jake Shimabukuro is a virtuoso ʻukulele player and composer. He welcomes you to his class and shares what you’ll learn.
Learn how to pronounce, select, and tune your ʻukulele.
Jake demonstrates the proper way to hold your ʻukulele.
Jake introduces you to fretboard navigation with his “elevator and floor” analogy, which he’ll reference throughout this class.
Discover strumming techniques and how to get the best sound out of your ʻukulele.
Jake introduces you to chord grouping. You’ll learn how to play one-finger chords, two-finger chords, three-finger chords, and stair chords.
Jake teaches you advanced chord groupings, barre chords, the E-major chord, and higher-level techniques.
Learn about melody, rhythm, and dynamics in ʻukulele playing.
Jake shares tools and techniques for developing your personal sound.
Find out Jake’s techniques for playing vibrato.
Learn more advanced strumming techniques and how to achieve tremolo picking.
Watch as Jake performs “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”
Jake demonstrates how to learn a song by breaking it down with one of his signature covers, “Hallelujah.”
Watch as Jake performs “Hallelujah.”
Explore Jake’s techniques for capturing harmonics.
Watch as Jake performs “Dragon.”
To help you learn how to arrange your favorite songs, Jake walks you through his arrangement of “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
Watch as Jake performs “Bohemian Rhapsody.”
Jake creates an original song, in real time, just for this class. He takes you on a song creation journey from start to finish, showing his process, tricks, and inspiration.
Jake explains the meaning of this Japanese saying and encourages you to share what you’ve learned with others.
Pricing
ACCESS TO ALL COURSES
$35
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- Full Access to all Courses
- Watch on your computer
- Watch on your Phone
- Bonus class guides & content
- Share with your household (3 Devices)
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