Plateaus + Private lesson recommendations (Patreon)

Aloha Patrons!

I wanted to share with you a couple of teachers I recommend for private uke lessons - but I also wanted to take a moment to talk about the learning curve of your ukulele journey.

I recently saw some posts from Patrons who felt frustrated and struggled with a lack of progress - I assure you that this is normal, probably in most parts of life, but especially in learning an instrument.  There are physical, mental, and psychological habits that have to come together to get you to the next level.  My general advice is to slow down and really hone in on what's keeping you from progressing.  Is it poor form or poor posture?  Adjusting finger technique?  Learning to think ahead?  Finding rhythm?  These are all things that will take a long time to correct, and require focus.

If you're at a plateau, be patient with yourself, or even step back and don't play for a while, until you feel motivated again.  It can also help to see a teacher.  Teachers can help reveal your main struggle and guide you over the hump.

I actually like learning with as many good teachers as I can find.  I'm recommending Ukulenny and Brian Liu because 1) they've both taught me a lot, and 2) they are both interested in teaching my Patrons.  Both have reasonable rates too.  I encourage you to seek teachers close to you as well, but remote teaching is an amazing feat of technology, so make use of that as well.

Ukulenny teaches all levels, has a teaching degree and has taught in Bay Area schools, and is the sweetest guy ever.  Contact him at ukulenny@gmail.com and definitely let him know that you're one of my Patrons.

Brian Liu teaches intermediate students with a focus on music theory and jazz/blues, and has studied with a number of Hawaiian legends.  Contact him at lessons@bliumusic.com and definitely let him know that you're one of my Patrons.

Take your time and enjoy the journey.  Happy strumming!

xo cynthia.