Classical Ukulele for Adults
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Overview
Join our Classical Ukulele for Adults class and explore the elegant, expressive side of the ukulele!
In this class, you’ll learn classical fingerstyle technique, how to read both standard notation and tablature, and how to shape melodies with refined tone and phrasing. You’ll play beautiful solo arrangements and may try simple ensemble pieces as the class develops. Along the way, you’ll strengthen your right-hand control, explore classical repertoire from different eras, and gain a deeper understanding of music theory and musicianship.
This class is ideal for adults who are already comfortable with basic chords and strumming and want to expand their skills beyond rhythm playing. Class size is limited to 10 students for a semi-personalized, hands-on learning experience.
SCHEDULE
Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm
Winter Session 1 – January 8-February 12 (6 weeks)
Winter Session 2 – February 19-March 26 (6 weeks)
Spring Session– April 2-May 14 (7 weeks)
TUITION
$10-20/class (contact to discuss options)
In an effort to make this opportunity accessible to more families, this class will be offered on a sliding scale. Families are invited to choose the tuition level that best fits their current financial situation—no application or documentation needed. Those who choose to pay the full amount help support a more inclusive music community at Anthem.
Tuition is charged upfront for the entire session you choose. Your payment secures your spot for the full session, helping us plan effectively and provide consistent learning experiences.
Materials Needed
Ukulele (soprano, concert, or tenor)
Soprano, concert, or tenor sizes; no baritone
High G tuning
Book: The Classical Ukulele Method by Samantha Muir
Les Productions (Canadian publisher) - Print and PDF versions available
Strings By Mail (American retailer) - I’d recommend this if you want the printed version mailed to you.
Meet the Teacher
Jeremy Hiniker is a classical guitarist from southern Minnesota with 20 years of experience performing and teaching. Over the course of his music career, Jeremy has been fortunate to study with many gifted guitarists including world-renowned guitar virtuoso and pedagogue Rene Izquierdo, and Minneapolis Guitar Quartet members Wade Oden and Maja Radovanlija.
Throughout his education, Jeremy earned top marks as he received his AFA in Music with guitar emphasis at Normandale Community College, BFA in Classical Guitar Performance from UW-Milwaukee, and Master of Music in Classical Guitar Performance at the University of Minnesota. In addition, Jeremy has had the opportunity to perform for and learn from many notable and prizewinning guitarists such as Marcin Dylla, Zoran Dukic, Odair Assad, Shin-Ichi Fukuda, Anton Baranov, Denis Azabagic and many more.
Aside from his educational pursuits, Jeremy also is an avid performer, performing solo and chamber music concerts as well as weddings, events and even yoga classes. These serve his mission in advocating for awareness, appreciation, and education for the classical guitar; a mission he began as a major partner in the Milwaukee Classical Guitar Society’s “Guitar Ambassador” program by performing and presenting in schools throughout Milwaukee.
As an educator, Jeremy specializes in teaching beginner and intermediate students, leading them through an approach that develops music fundamentals including reading music (standard notation), rhythm, music theory, as well as incorporating proper technique to allow for ease of playing in whatever style they are interested in.