LESSONS
(left) Jenny Parrot & Gary Newcomb perform at a Takoma Ranch Band Brunch in 2019.
ABOUT TAKOMA RANCH
500 square foot creative space outfitted with stage, sound system, and lights. Takoma Ranch is home to live music, group ukulele classes, rehearsals, private guitar lessons, modern dance shows, readings, and whatever else the DC
community dreams up. Takoma Ranch is a privately owned residential space. It was designed and Built by co-owners Maureen Andary and Matthew Scharf. It is easily accessible via public transportation, three blocks east of Georgia Avenue and .5 miles from the Takoma Metro
Maureen is an experienced ukulele and guitar teacher now available for online lessons.
click to read more and book a session.
BEGINNER 1 - Starts April 11
For beginning Ukulele students; no previous experience required – learn how to strum and sing with the ukulele! We'll be singing pop hits by Justin Timberlake, Taylor Swift, and classics like Stand By Me, Landslide, and more. Learn how to read chord charts and access music online. Great course to jump start your relationship with the ukulele. Geared for adults and children ages 10+
BEGINNER 2 - Beatles!
Starts Saturday April 18
We'll push our chord knowledge using simplified Beatles arrangements! Have fun playing classic 60s pop while you learn new chords and practice intentional but easy strum patterns. This class is geared for players who already know a few basic chords and strums on the uke.
INTERMEDIATE Beatles!
Starts Saturday April 18
Up your game with these more intricate Beatles arrangements for Ukulele! We will learn 3 different Beatles songs along with instrumental riffing and nuanced rhythms & strums.
