Playing Technique 

Learn correct techniques for the left and right hand which allows fast and accurate playing along with clear notes without buzzing frets or dead strings.

You'll be show what fingers to use, when and why. This is the key to smooth playing as it takes away the guess work. It also makes each practice session identical which builds muscle memory and flow.

By learning correct techniques you'll eventually be able to easily play without looking at your fingers. When we can keep our eyes on the music it stops dizzying and confusing habit of looking back an forth between TAB and finger placement. 

This skill takes the pressure off  learning new tunes and makes playing easier.

Essential Theory For Playing Melody

Learn the rules of the game!  

Music theory is often thought of as hard and boring but Alison Glew simplifies concepts making them easy to apply and understand.

Once you understand how music theory works, it makes it everything easier because it limits options.

Instead of having the choice of every possible note on the fretboard and an infinite array of chords to choose from, you'll know what notes and chords go together nicely (in a given "key") and how to apply this knowledge to playing songs, improvising and arranging tunes.

You'll start to be able to play by ear and find notes on the fret board that match the tune of the song. 

This deeper understanding will help you harmonise notes and chords to create a richer and fuller sound for your arrangements. 

Practice Techniques and Tips

Supercharge your progress and get results FAST!

Practicing and playing are two very different things. Playing is for fun, but practice will move you closer to achieving a goal.

In this course you'll learn some very powerful practice exercises that allow you to focus your attention on particular skills which will move you towards playing music seamlessly and accurately. 

Learning how to practice is crucial as melody arrangements often have challenging "phrases" that pop up throughout the song. Playing through these smoothly is what makes the song sound correct and makes difficult pieces achievable and enjoyable.

Learn Popular Songs In Chord Melody

Add cool songs to your chord melody repertoire!

Watch comprehensive video tutorials by Alison Glew and learn popular songs specially arranged in chord melody for ukulele.

Learn to play:

Amazing Grace

Hallelujah | Leonard Cohen

Time After Time | Cindy Lauper

Here Comes The Sun | The Beatles

Imagine | John Lennon

Can't Help Falling In Love | Elvis

Over the Rainbow | Israel Kamakawiwo'ole

BONUS FREE MINI COURSE:

Up The Neck: Learn how to move chords up the neck and discover beautiful chord voicings that make your playing sound more interesting.

Learn tips that make barre chords easier and the theory behind how chord shapes move up the neck so you can work out how to play any chord!

BONUS FREE MINI COURSE:

Finger Picking Launch Pad: Learn 5 essential finger picking patterns that can easily be applied to any song you currently play in chords so that it immediately sounds intricate, light and airy. 

Perfect beginner course for anyone who hasn't tried finger-picking before.

BONUS FREE MINI COURSE:

Fundamental Music Theory: This course covers the basic concepts that are the building blocks of playing music. If you've never had the opportunity to learn theory before this step-by-step program has you covered. It's also a great re-fresher for those people who studied music as a child... but feel they've forgotten bits and pieces.

BONUS FREE MINI COURSE:

How To Read TAB: Discover what all the lines and numbers mean and how to apply this simple "paint by numbers" skill to your playing. Instead of taking years to learn to read traditional notation, you'll be able to learn to read TAB in an afternoon. Alison will teach you how to decoding TAB and what all the weird symbols mean.

LIVE ZOOM LESSONS

Topic: Melody Technique and Theory - Wednesday, 13 September 2023 at 1:00pm AWST

Topic: Create Your Own Arrangements -  Wednesday, 20 September 2023 at 1:00pm AWST

Topic: Melody Practice Techniques - Wednesday, 27 September 2023 at 12:00pm AWST

Topic: How To Write TAB in Guitar Pro - Wednesday, 4 October 2023 at 12:00pm AWST

REPLAYS UPLOADED TO THE COURSE AFTER THE ZOOM LESSON HAS CONCLUDED

All zoom session will be recorded, time stamped and uploaded to the website for you to view in your own time.

PRE-RECORDED VIDEO LESSONS

Once you purchase "Melody Unlocked" you'll have immediate access to all the free bonus mini-courses which are pre-recorded. These include: 

Fundamental Music Theory

Finger-Picking Launch Pad

Up The Neck

How To Read TAB