Ukulele Happy - Groovy Chords & Easy Action

Description

Four Strings, Big Joy

RIAM’s new ukulele groups (limited places - max. 15 participants per group) welcome adults of all skill levels, whether you're new to the instrument or are picking it up again after some time. 

A great complementary opportunity for all RIAM Well Sing Choir members, to add a string (or four) to their musical bow. 

Led by Patricia Prenty, (Director of Skerries Ukulele Strummers / Dundalk Ukulele Strummers), participants can look forward to 8 fun-filled ukulele + song sessions, in our Autumn kick-start to yet another RIAM Wellbeing activity.

Playing in a group like this isn’t just fun - it’s also a great way to unwind, lift your mood, and take a break from everyday stress.

Strumming, singing and laughing together can boost confidence, improve focus, and bring a real sense of connection. No pressure, just four strings and some feel-good music in good company.

8 Sessions in 2 groups (3:00 - 4:00 PM or 4:00 - 5:00 PM) - max. 15 places per group

• Session 1: Tuesday 7th of October 
• Session 2: Tuesday 4th of October 
• Session 3: Tuesday 21st of October 
• No session on Tuesday 28th of October (due to midterm break)
• Session 4: Tuesday 4th of November 
• Session 5: Tuesday 11th of November 
• Session 6: Tuesday 18th of November 
• Session 7: Tuesday 25th of November 
• Session 8: Tuesday 2nd of December

Participants will need to provide their own ukulele.* (A beginner-level soprano ukulele (standard tuning GCEA) starts at ca. €35)

*For help with sourcing a soprano ukulele, please click here for shopping suggestions in the Dublin area and online. 

Prerequisites

- Participants should be min. 18 years

- Participants are not required to be able to read music

Tutors

Patricia Prenty 

Patricia graduated from TCD with a B.A. Hons degree in Music & French in 1989.  Since taking up the ukulele in 2015 she has been involved with several ukulele groups, Skerries, Rathfarnham, Dublin Ukulele Collective, Dundalk and Accolade Music Group in Newry.  Patricia has performed with DUCs at music festivals such as Electric Picnic and Longtitude, tea parties at Áras an Uachtarán, charity fundraisers  and has been hugely involved in the running of 2 small ukulele festivals both here and in Portugal.  She is currently Musical Director of the Skerries and Dundalk groups and teaches ukulele to adult beginners.