Online or In-person (eventually)
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Ukulele • Songwriting • Piano & Singing
(choose one, or combine into each lesson)




Lessons
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choose one type of lesson, or combine more than one
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online (anywhere), or in or near Belchertown, MA (01007)
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in-person can be at your home, or at the teacher's home
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for beginning learners ages 7 to 97
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small group lessons (up to 3 people) also available
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one-time or ongoing group workshops are available, too
Ukulele Lessons
(Individual or Small Group)

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Lessons cover strumming, fretting chords, moving between chords, and finger-picking.
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You can bring your own ukulele, but Dave has ukuleles you can try out for your first lesson, and can give advice on buying your own.
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You choose what types of music and/or specific songs you would like to learn.
Dave Maloof teaches ukulele both to individuals and in group workshops, and plays ukulele (and sings) in performance around New England.
Songwriting Lessons (1 or 2 Individuals)

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Learn how write a song – words and music – on any topic, in any style.
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Songwriting can be done with a piano, ukulele, or both.
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You supply your own writing materials or devices (laptop, tablet, phone). Dave can bring a portable, battery-powered keyboard (with built-in speakers) to each lesson, which helps the songwriter learn some music theory while writing songs.
Dave has been writing songs since he was 18 years old, performed his songs for 12 years, and
taught for over 30 years.
offered as part of Songwriting or Ukulele Lessons:
Piano

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learn chords and melody
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choose a style of music and/or specific songs to learn
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use your own keyboard, or one that Dave will provide during lessons
Singing
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basic technique, (breathing, body position, mental approach + more)
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you can choose the song(s) to be learned, practiced and sung.
Dave Maloof has played piano since he was 16 years old,
more recently studied singing technique with a university voice professor,
and now performs (singing and playing piano and ukulele)
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