Recreational Music – it’s for adults!

Join our Recreational Music Program – its cool, and it’s for grownups.  Pick up an instrument for the first time or as a refresher. Explore music-making creatively in a fun, supportive group environment! 

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REGISTER for UKULELE – the Hawaiian way.

With Lenn Pryor

Six-class series. Thursdays from 7:30-8:30. $150. Registration for next session opens soon – check back frequently!

Course Description

This course is a beginner level course. You will learn about the history of the Ukulele and it’s role in Hawaiian music and culture, ukulele basics such as how to tune, hold and care for the instrument. At the end of this course you will be able to play basic major chords, the common Hawaiian strums, and play simple popular Hawaiian songs. 

WHEN

Meets weekly on Thursdays from 7:30-8:30. Six classes. $150. Next session forming soon.

WHERE

Classes are held at Ascencion Music Academy – 115 W. Oregon Avenue in KDH – behind the Post Office and across from the Baum Center.

WHO

Students are adults and teens. Family members 10 and up are welcome. No prior experience needed. But, if you have prior experience, you are welcome! Students at all levels of musical preparation will benefit from and have fun in this class.

TUITION and OTHER ADMIN STUFF

Registration is limited, so sign up today! Advance signup is required. We keep classes small – four to six participants – so you get lots of attention. Sign up here or call us. Tuition is $150 for the series and must be paid in advance – your payment holds your spot. 

Don’t have an instrument? No worries – we have them for you! A $50 deposit is required, refundable upon return of the instrument in original condition at the conclusion of the series.

ABOUT the INSTRUCTOR

Lenn fell in love with the ukulele and Hawaiian music on one of his first trips to Hawaii and hasn’t stopped playing since. The relaxed, happy, and beautiful music of Hawaii touched a spot in his heart and soul and rekindled his love for playing. Lenn has studied with Hawaiian recording artists Steven Espaniola, and Bryan Tolentino. Lenn’s playing is influenced by a diverse group of artists including Kuana Torres Kahele, Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, Troy Fernandez, Aunty Genoa Keawe, Bryan Tolentino, Steven Espaniola, and more. By day, Lenn works as an executive coach working with leaders in tech companies. He and his wife Rachel, and son Jet live in Kill Devil Hills. 

 Questions? Call Cathy 252-955-0706.