Senior Center Presents  Ukulele Classes with Carolyn Cruso

Tuesdays, October 4 through November 1, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Senior Center

— from Carolyn Cruso —

The Orcas Senior Center presents Ukulele Classes with Carolyn Cruso, Tuesdays,October 4 through November 1, from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. $25 for members and $75 for non-members.

The class will culminate in a short one song set at the Seniors Have Talent Shows on Nov. 5 and 12, (optional, though strongly encouraged). A total of five classes. $75 for non-members, $25 for members. Bring your ukulele. Loaners available. Pre-register in person at the Senior Center or by calling 376-2677. The class is geared toward Beginners and Novices but Intermediate players will be accommodated as well.

If you’ve always wanted to learn how to play the ukulele this class is for you! We will explore the basics of chord formation, strumming and fingerpicking. Starting with simple well known folk songs and moving into whatever songs you love to sing. We will get moving quickly on this fun and social instrument. We will work as a group, developing ensemble skills, as well as and individually, allowing students to progress at their own pace.

The classes are taught by Orcas Islander Carolyn Cruso; multi-instrumentalist, performer, songwriter and music instructor. She has been teaching for 15 years, both privately and in workshop settings. She is currently a teacher at the Dusty Strings School of Music in Seattle and teaches privately on Orcas Island and is an approved Community Based Instructor for OASIS. She has taught ukulele at Four Winds Camp for the last four years. www.carolyncruso.com