Richard Hefner
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| Joined: | Sat Apr 10th, 2004 |
| Location: | Gastonia, North Carolina USA |
| Posts: | 2685 |
| Instrument Interest: | Ukulele, Clawhammer Banjo, Bluegrass Banjo, Guitar, Harmonica |
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Hi Doug,
I wouldn't worry too much about getting any unbreakable habits because you're learning on your own. Try to learn from a variety of sources (websites, books, videos, etc.) and learn some songs and the chords that are used in the songs.
Be sure to get an electronic tuner and learn to use it and keep your uke tuned correctly. They'll show you how to use it in a music store when you buy it.
Another important thing is to develop good timing. That takes a while but is essential for becoming a good player.
With your uke tuned correctly and you playing the right chords with decent timing that's most of what you need, with or without a teacher.
You could also call different music stores around KC and see if any of them have a uke teacher. It's a big town so there's a possibility. Also, sign the uke player directory on Jim Beloff's site and let it be know there you're looking for a teacher. I took a look and didn't see any players from Kansas City but there are a couple from Kansas and some in Missouri. Here's the address of the player directory...
http://www.flea-mkt-music.com/directory/default.asp
Good luck...
Richard
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