new Patron levels and rewards for 2017 (Patreon)

aloha uke friends and happy new year!

i've created some new Patron levels for this year, along with a timeline schedule for the rewards to help keep me on track!

here are the highlights - full descriptions below:

• $1+ POWER TO THE PEOPLE: monthly voting (1st week of the month - current Patrons can vote now here )
• $3+ NEW CHORD CHARTS: access to new chord chart for vote-winning song (2nd week of the month)
• $5+ LIVE LESSON: longform lesson of the vote-winning song before the tutorial comes out (2nd week of the month) 
• $10+ NEWBIE JAM: Beginner-focused Live Jam and chord chart packet (3rd week of the month)
• $20+ INTERMEDIATE JAM: Live Jam for those beyond beginner (3rd week of the month)
• $50+ CUSTOM SONG + DEDICATION: uke arrangement for the song of your choice 

please note:

- if you are already a Patron (thank you!) and want to switch levels, go to your account (click on your profile top right) and choose Your Pledges to edit your pledge and rewards.  this applies even if you're already pledging $3 - make sure to switch to the $3 reward because it's a new level!

- $10+ Patrons will get access to watch the live webcast of my Ukulele101 Bootcamp this Sunday 1/8  (stay tuned to this post  )

- if you increase your pledge, you will be charged immediately to receive access to the new level.  if you change your mind, you can edit your pledge and you will be charged accordingly on the first of the next month.

QUESTIONS?  Post in the comments below!

Looking forward to a more organized and uke-filled 2017 with my Patrons.  Thank you for your support!!

xo cynthia.

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Here are the full pledge level descriptions  - in case you prefer that to reading the sidebar!

$1+ POWER TO THE PEOPLE

• All Patrons will get to VOTE on what song I create a tutorial for.  I'll make one Patron-voted tutorial a month.  Voting takes place through posts that only Patrons can see.

$3+ NEW CHORD CHARTS

• $3+ Patrons will get EARLY ACCESS to NEW CHORD CHARTS, downloadable via posts in the Patreon feed.  I'll post a NEW CHORD CHART for the vote-winning song by the 2nd week of the month.
• You'll also get access to VOTE for the tutorial of the month.

$5+ LIVE LESSON

• $5+ Patrons get access to a monthly LIVE LESSON of the vote-winning song.  I need to practice teaching a lesson before I can make it into a tutorial - so my LIVE LESSON Patrons can be my guinea pigs in teaching new songs.  The live lesson will typically happen on the 2nd Thursday of the month.
• You'll also get access to above rewards including VOTING and NEW CHORD CHARTS.

$10+ NEWBIE JAM

• $10+ Patrons get access to a monthly BEGINNER-LEVEL LIVE JAM and Beginner chord chart Jam Packet. My goal is to make jamming accessible and fun for new players - we'll start with a short Q&A live chat, and then play through songs together focusing on beginner level skills like chord transitions and strumming. (note: All Live Jams are recorded so that you can watch later and review for practice.)  The Live Jam will typically happen on the 3rd Thursday of every month.  
• You'll also get access to above rewards including LIVE LESSON, VOTING, and NEW CHORD CHARTS.

$20+ INTERMEDIATE JAM

• $20+ Patrons get access to a monthly ADVANCED BEGINNER / INTERMEDIATE - LEVEL LIVE JAM and accompanying chord chart Jam Packet.   This level is intended for those who are beyond beginner and seek a bit of challenge.  We'll focus on fingerpicking, advanced strumming, and expanding our chord base.  Since this will be a smaller group, we can decide together on jam themes and skills to work on.  (note: All Live Jams are recorded so that you can watch later and review for practice.)  The Live Jam will typically happen on the 3rd Thursday of every month.  
• You'll also get access to above rewards including NEWBIE JAM, LIVE LESSON, VOTING, and NEW CHORD CHARTS.

$50+ CUSTOM SONG + DEDICATION

• After 12 months of pledging at the $50 level, I will create a custom ukulele arrangement of the SONG OF YOUR CHOICE and post a tutorial video for it, and I'll dedicate it to you or whomever you like.  If there's a song you are burning to learn, here's your chance. Perfect for a birthday or anniversary gift! 
• You'll also get access to above rewards including BOTH LIVE JAMS, LIVE LESSON, VOTING, and NEW CHORD CHARTS.