INSTRUCTION
Brian teaches private and group classes at the Woodstock Ukulele Studio, located on Tolman street behind 6305 SE 46th Ave. in the Woodstock neighborhood of Southeast Portland.
Brian teaches private and group classes at the Woodstock Ukulele Studio, located on Tolman street behind 6305 SE 46th Ave. in the Woodstock neighborhood of Southeast Portland.
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2019 CLASSES - Enrolling Now
ongoing classes:
Monday morning (11am-12pm) Woodstock song WORKSHOP
also Tuesday evening (7-8pm) Woodstock song WORKSHOP
we continue to explore Brian's creative arrangements of classic pop and jazz songs
drop-ins welcome!
for more info email Brian at ferglow@comcast.net
NEW CLASS AT ARTICHOKE MUSIC: Harmony for Ukulele Players
In this class, ukulele players will learn practical harmony applied to the instrument. Topics which will be covered include thorough and contextual explanations of intervals, major and minor triads, chords in keys, seventh chords, suspended chords and more. We will meet for seven Thursday evenings beginning June 27. The cost is $120.
for more info email Brian at ferglow@comcast.net or visit https://app.mainstreetsites.com/dmn4074/classes.htm?sem=31459#sem
Monday evening (7-8pm) BEGINNERS UKULELE WORKSHOP
Come learn the basics! We'll be learning all the classic beginner stuff: chords, strumming, single note playing - and we'll be playing a lot of fun songs along the way. Drop in fee is $10. Standard Woodstock Ukulele workshop card is $40 for five visits to any workshops at Woodstock Ukulele Studio. This is an on-going workshop. please note: absolute beginners should schedule a private lesson prior to their first Monday night attendance.
for more info email Brian at ferglow@comcast.net
Monday morning (11-12pm) and
Tuesday evening (7-8:30) Ukulele Song WORKSHOP
Come play Brian's arrangements from the "Big Woodstock Ukulele Studio Songbook". Drop in fee is $10. Standard Woodstock Ukulele workshop card is $40 for five visits to any workshops at Woodstock Ukulele Studio. These are on-going workshops.
for more info email Brian at ferglow@comcast.net
James Hill classes are formed based on demand, and can begin at any time of the year if students are interested. Please email Brian (ferglow@comcast.net) as classes are forming now for fall classes.
JAMES HILL METHOD
The James Hill method is a three book series ukulele teaching methodology based on ensemble playing and reading standard music notation. Brian is a certified instructor in the James Hill teaching methodology.
To learn more about the James Hill method: https://www.ukuleleintheclassroom.com
JAMES HILL METHOD GREEN BOOK semester one
This class explores the first part of the first of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00 (plus $15.00 for book)
JAMES HILL METHOD GREEN BOOK semester two
This class explores the second part of the first of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00
JAMES HILL METHOD RED BOOK semester one
This class explores the first part of the second of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00 (plus $15.00 for book)
JAMES HILL METHOD RED BOOK semester two
This class explores the first part of the second of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00 (plus $15.00 for book)
JAMES HILL METHOD PURPLE BOOK semester one
This class explores the first part of the third of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00 (plus $15.00 for book)
JAMES HILL METHOD PURPLE BOOK semester one
This class explores the first part of the third of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00 (plus $15.00 for book)
ENSEMBLE REPERTOIRE class
In the eight session ensemble repertoire class we will work on Brian's arrangements and from other sources.
Students may enroll in the Ensemble Repertoire class if they have completed the James Hill green book class, or have the equivalent experience with reading standard notation for ukulele.
Cost of the class is $200.00
PRIVATE LESSONS
Brian teaches private lessons in beginning to advanced levels of ukulele technique, and he plays and teaches each instrument in the ukulele family: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Brian also teaches bass guitar lessons (including bass ukulele, or “Ubass”). Cost of private lessons is $30/hr in the studio and $40/hr for housecalls. 24 hour lesson cancellation policy.
To inquire about private lessons, or enrolling in a group class, please email Brian at ferglow@comcast.net
2019 CLASSES - Enrolling Now
ongoing classes:
Monday morning (11am-12pm) Woodstock song WORKSHOP
also Tuesday evening (7-8pm) Woodstock song WORKSHOP
we continue to explore Brian's creative arrangements of classic pop and jazz songs
drop-ins welcome!
for more info email Brian at ferglow@comcast.net
NEW CLASS AT ARTICHOKE MUSIC: Harmony for Ukulele Players
In this class, ukulele players will learn practical harmony applied to the instrument. Topics which will be covered include thorough and contextual explanations of intervals, major and minor triads, chords in keys, seventh chords, suspended chords and more. We will meet for seven Thursday evenings beginning June 27. The cost is $120.
for more info email Brian at ferglow@comcast.net or visit https://app.mainstreetsites.com/dmn4074/classes.htm?sem=31459#sem
Monday evening (7-8pm) BEGINNERS UKULELE WORKSHOP
Come learn the basics! We'll be learning all the classic beginner stuff: chords, strumming, single note playing - and we'll be playing a lot of fun songs along the way. Drop in fee is $10. Standard Woodstock Ukulele workshop card is $40 for five visits to any workshops at Woodstock Ukulele Studio. This is an on-going workshop. please note: absolute beginners should schedule a private lesson prior to their first Monday night attendance.
for more info email Brian at ferglow@comcast.net
Monday morning (11-12pm) and
Tuesday evening (7-8:30) Ukulele Song WORKSHOP
Come play Brian's arrangements from the "Big Woodstock Ukulele Studio Songbook". Drop in fee is $10. Standard Woodstock Ukulele workshop card is $40 for five visits to any workshops at Woodstock Ukulele Studio. These are on-going workshops.
for more info email Brian at ferglow@comcast.net
James Hill classes are formed based on demand, and can begin at any time of the year if students are interested. Please email Brian (ferglow@comcast.net) as classes are forming now for fall classes.
JAMES HILL METHOD
The James Hill method is a three book series ukulele teaching methodology based on ensemble playing and reading standard music notation. Brian is a certified instructor in the James Hill teaching methodology.
To learn more about the James Hill method: https://www.ukuleleintheclassroom.com
JAMES HILL METHOD GREEN BOOK semester one
This class explores the first part of the first of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00 (plus $15.00 for book)
JAMES HILL METHOD GREEN BOOK semester two
This class explores the second part of the first of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00
JAMES HILL METHOD RED BOOK semester one
This class explores the first part of the second of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00 (plus $15.00 for book)
JAMES HILL METHOD RED BOOK semester two
This class explores the first part of the second of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00 (plus $15.00 for book)
JAMES HILL METHOD PURPLE BOOK semester one
This class explores the first part of the third of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00 (plus $15.00 for book)
JAMES HILL METHOD PURPLE BOOK semester one
This class explores the first part of the third of the three James Hill ukulele method books. We will meet for ten ninety minute sessions. Cost of the class is $240.00 (plus $15.00 for book)
ENSEMBLE REPERTOIRE class
In the eight session ensemble repertoire class we will work on Brian's arrangements and from other sources.
Students may enroll in the Ensemble Repertoire class if they have completed the James Hill green book class, or have the equivalent experience with reading standard notation for ukulele.
Cost of the class is $200.00
PRIVATE LESSONS
Brian teaches private lessons in beginning to advanced levels of ukulele technique, and he plays and teaches each instrument in the ukulele family: soprano, concert, tenor, and baritone. Brian also teaches bass guitar lessons (including bass ukulele, or “Ubass”). Cost of private lessons is $30/hr in the studio and $40/hr for housecalls. 24 hour lesson cancellation policy.
To inquire about private lessons, or enrolling in a group class, please email Brian at ferglow@comcast.net
Brian is super passionate about all kinds of music, in a way that transcends genre or period. A great mentor for people who are obsessed with researching and making music.
A nice guy, always tries to make the subject interesting.....talented and knows his material.
Great, fun guy, passionate about his subject.......
BRIAN (in hat) WITH SOME OF HIS STUDENTS
