So you want to play trumpet? Here's a quick look at what we'll cover in your first lesson on the popular brass instrument played by greats like Louis Armstrong, Miles Davis, and Alison Balsom. ----- Thanks for checking out Funkytown Music Academy, Fort Worth's grooviest (probably?) music school for students of all ages and ability levels. We're a project of University United Methodist Church in the TCU area, and we exist to bring music to the people of Fort Worth and beyond. These videos are designed for specific students already working with us, but we know that sharing is caring! Interested in lessons? Register for lessons on our website: https://www.funkytownmusicfw.com/ Meet the staff - https://www.funkytownmusicfw.com/meet... Or talk to a real person! Email us at Funkytown at uumcfw (dot) com

Evan shows you how to hold drum sticks and what the motion of your hands and wrists should be, just like you were in your very first drum lesson with Funkytown Music Academy. ----- Thanks for checking out Funkytown Music Academy, Fort Worth's grooviest (probably?) music school for students of all ages and ability levels. We're a project of University United Methodist Church in the TCU area, and we exist to bring music to the people of Fort Worth and beyond. These videos are designed for specific students already working with us, but we know that sharing is caring! Meet the staff - https://www.funkytownmusicfw.com/our-music-teachers Or talk to a real person! Email us at Funkytown at uumcfw (dot) com

We hosted our first ever Christmas Music Camp, offering young musicians plenty of singing, playing, holiday cheer, and then we shared our songs with a local senior care home and our friends and families. Meet some of our kids, instructors, and get a peek behind the scenes. Special thanks to Ashton Shaw for shooting, editing, and producing this sweet video! @akascinematics

1st string on guitar - the high E string. Here's a quick look at the 3 notes we'll use A TON when beginning guitar lessons (E, F, and G), what they look like on sheet music, and which fingers and frets make those notes happen. ----- Thanks for checking out Funkytown Music Academy, Fort Worth's grooviest (probably?) music school for students of all ages and ability levels. We're a project of University United Methodist Church in the TCU area, and we exist to bring music to the people of Fort Worth and beyond. These videos are designed for specific students already working with us, but we know that sharing is caring!  Interested in lessons (in person or via Skype/Zoom)? Register for lessons on our website: https://www.funkytownmusicfw.com/ Meet the staff -  https://www.funkytownmusicfw.com/our-music-teachers Or talk to a real person! Email us at Funkytown at uumcfw (dot) com

Hands separate runthrough of Cherish at 90 and 100 BPM for eighth notes. LH at 90 BPM - https://youtu.be/4Zav_fWSy7k?t=59 RH at 90 BPM - https://youtu.be/4Zav_fWSy7k?t=186 LH at 100 BPM - https://youtu.be/4Zav_fWSy7k?t=338 RH at 100 BPM - https://youtu.be/4Zav_fWSy7k?t=470 - - - Thanks for checking out Funkytown Music Academy, Fort Worth's grooviest (probably?) music school for students of all ages and ability levels. We're a project of University United Methodist Church in the TCU area, and we exist to bring music to the people of Fort Worth and beyond. These videos are designed for specific students already working with us, but we know that sharing is caring!  Interested in lessons (in person or via Skype/Zoom)? Register for lessons on our website: https://www.funkytownmusicfw.com/ Meet the staff -  https://www.funkytownmusicfw.com/our-music-teachers Or talk to a real person! Email us at Funkytown at uumcfw (dot) com

Take our customary lesson for brand new ukulele students with this short video, available to you now for free! You'll learn your way around the ukulele, get a FAQs answered, and learn your first 3 chords: C Major, F Major, and G Major. Thanks for checking out Funkytown Music Academy, Fort Worth's grooviest (probably?) music school for students of all ages and ability levels. We're a project of University United Methodist Church in the TCU area, and we exist to bring music to the people of Fort Worth and beyond. These videos are designed for specific students already working with us, but we know that sharing is caring!  Interested in lessons (in person or via Skype/Zoom)? Register for lessons on our website: https://www.funkytownmusicfw.com/ Meet the staff -  https://www.funkytownmusicfw.com/our-music-teachers Or talk to a real person! Email us at Funkytown at uumcfw (dot) com

Recorded October 2020

Funkytown Summer Music Camp is moving online for 2020! Kids can learn more about music, practice singing and playing instruments with great teachers, and even do some basic recording and music videos, all from the safety and comfort of home. No masks required! And since it's online, we're welcoming from students all over DFW and beyond. Text FUNKYTOWN to 64600 for details and to register.