Participate in the May 2023 Challenge! You Choose: $1,745 OR $2,900 Kanile’a

[jgillard]

@Stephen – Thanks for the feedback. I know it can be a lot of work to watch all these and be able to provide constructive feedback! It is appreciated! 🙂

[ksapp92]

Oh no, I just realized I forgot to add “I am a premium member” as well! Don’t know if it’s still possible to add

[dianna]

@jgillard…I have thought of that too, the amount of work it takes to listen to all of these submissions….and I know, the critiques that I have received are on point. Not only that, we have access to multiple, talented teachers…..Thanks Rockclass 101♥️

[denisedistefano]

Thank you so much, Andrew!!!

[Andrew]

Here’s everyone on page 8.

@robinl – Excellent rhythm playing! The only thing I’d work on is getting the ending lick rhythm to be a little bit closer to what I played/taught. Jump to 20 minutes in the lesson and try playing the lick along with me to match the timing/feel.

@denisedistefano – Bravo! It’s very impressive how fast you’re progressing. I certainly couldn’t do half of what you’re doing in only 4 months of playing!! So def keep doing what you’re doing, it’s working!

Good catch on spotting the fretting position. Watch out for that as you play. We want to be super close to the neighboring fret, but not on it.

One thing I noticed is that you have a lot less tension in your right hand when playing the first half of the tune vs. the second half. I want you to go back and watch your video when you repeat bar 13 to 14 three times. Watch only your right hand.

Then watch me play that part. Again, watch only my right hand. Notice how I’m picking lighter and there’s less movement in my picking hand. Try to copy that. Here’s a short video showing both. The first time I play the passage, I’m using too much movement and too much force when plucking. The second time I play the passage is more on par with where we want it to be.

@riley_ukulele – You aced it! Good luck with your studies 🙂

@concan – Your playing has a great feel! And you showcased all of the changes 🙂

I would just work on memorizing it, so you can focus 100% on your playing. Also try working on one section at a time w/ a focus on keeping it steady.

@lmdlinda – Very well played, Linda! That’s a performance you can be proud of 🙂

Rhythm playing was excellent throughout and I like the slight change you added to the lick at the end. It worked really well!

@riffyk – Great job, Kahn! I think you’ve got a great base established. But, there are issues with the form being incorrect in the first half, as well as, some of the rhythmic variations were missing in the second half.

When you do have internet, I’d recommend working section by section with me in the video lesson. That’ll help tighten up the loose ends.

@mlarson – Bravo! Excellent rhythm playing!

@yukalele – That was awesome David! Nice tight playing and groove. I think this is my fav performance of yours to date!

@addilein – Very well played! I only have a few suggestions. First is to memorize it, so you can focus 100% on your playing. Second, work on getting the rasgueado strum a little cleaner. Third, don’t forget about the triplet strum. That’s a very cool technique to add to your playing repertoire.

@omaon4 – Great job, Helga! I think you’ve got a great base established. So from here, I’d recommend working on one section at time. Focus on memorization and working towards gradually boosting the tempo.

@maryjanew – Way to go MJ! Rhythm playing was spot on in the blues tune! Great feel/energy throughout too! That ending lick is tough because that note on the 1st fret of C happens right after the A7 strum. Keep practicing that transition. It’s a toughy!

I was very impressed w/ your playing on the other tune too! Target your practice from bar 18 to the end. Everything before that you’re rockin’!

[Andrew]

@ksapp92 – Rhythm playing sounded great! Well done, Kelby! Unfortunately, you just missed our cutoff time for an entry! I tried to give everyone a friendly reminder on the 31st. Luckily, we still have our June challenge! Hope to see you there 🙂

@casadot349 – That rocked, Tyler! Great groove and impressive tempo! Unfortunately, we’ve been pretty strict on deadlines for the last couple years. So I won’t be able to give you an entry this month. I tried to give everyone a friendly reminder on the 31st. Luckily, we still have our June challenge! Hope to see you there 🙂

[Andrew]

Wow! 68 members joined us for this month’s challenge! Watching everyone’s performance has been a pleasure for Stephen and I. BIG thanks to each of you who participated and bravo on a job well done!

Our June Challenge is LIVE and the theme is: Mini Lessons! I hope each of you joins us again.

Below, I will post a list of members who participated in the May challenge for your second chance to win the Kanile’a Ukulele. Please let me know if there are any discrepancies.

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gstriph
gstriph
billypancakes
billypancakes
rgillof
rgillof
johanna2509
johanna2509
mark1256
mark1256
mroman99x
mroman99x
joe150
joe150
rafaela
rafaela
leb397
leb397
lisadmh
lisadmh
rebeca
rebeca
muzikmama
anyon1
anyon1
lhamilton
lhamilton
dividedsky
dividedsky
lyndallk
lyndallk
annemarie
annemarie
kaski85
kaski85
jbmills07
jbmills07
leslieb
leslieb
jody_hendrickson
jody_hendrickson
The_Bumble_Bard
The_Bumble_Bard
katazumiri
katazumiri
shmu88
shmu88
smokealot
smokealot
jebergeron
jebergeron
lynettejd
lynettejd
peiching
brettboy
brettboy
ldarrow
ldarrow
joannetala
joannetala
ccwuke
ccwuke
patdrehu
patdrehu
barbecueblack
barbecueblack
lynnzo
lynnzo
bibilele
bibilele
moonshoes
moonshoes
clempek
clempek
suekulele
suekulele
kdeacon7
kdeacon7
misterbones
misterbones
lbilkie
lbilkie
dorabr
jgillard
jgillard
richard_siegert
richard_siegert
karenj
karenj
june2020
june2020
ukulelee
ukulelee
morrieuke1
morrieuke1
dianna
dianna
janaq1
janaq1
akukes73
akukes73
zongozongo
zongozongo
richo_uke
richo_uke
robinl
denisedistefano
denisedistefano
riley_ukulele
riley_ukulele
concan
concan
lmdlinda
riffyk
riffyk
mlarson
mlarson
yukalele
yukalele
addilein
addilein
omaon4
omaon4
maryjanew
maryjanew

[denisedistefano]

Thanks for the feedback, Andrew. It’s helpful information, and I really appreciate it!

[yukalele]

@andrew. “I think this is my fav performance of yours to date!”

Wow, that is amazing, thank you!

Wouldn’t have got anywhere without RockClass and the team of pros who put together such awesome pieces with brilliant tuition.

[richard_siegert]

Hey @Stephen

Thanks a lot for The Feedback. I did Not know I was playing The Song wrong 😅

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