Folk Army | Guitar, Ukulele, Singing Lessons

Please note that all camps are delivered in accordance with COVID-19 Ontario Health guidelines. All leaders are fully vaccinated.

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INTRODUCTION

Is your Folk Army soldier ready to strengthen their musical abilities, and have fun with a passionate group of fellow music-lovers? Folk Army’s Day Camp is the perfect getaway!

SOLD OUT - BEGINNER UKULELE

Your introduction to Folk Army

This half day beginner ukulele class is the perfect introduction to playing the ukulele and singing! We will learn your first three chords and your first five songs! We will study timing & rhythm, singing along, musical games and work on some small musical crafts.

Registration $150 for three 1/2 day course.
Morning Session: August 3rd, 4th & 5th - 9am-12pm

You will need:

• Your instrument (let us know if you need one)
• Some reading skills
• Blanket or Towel to sit on outside
• Water Bottle
• Facemask (manditory)
• Light Nut Free Snack

We are only accepting twelve students per session.

Avondale United Church,
194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford Ontario

SOLD OUT - SONGWRITING CAMP

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AGES 9 - 16

SONGWRITING on GUITAR & UKULELE

This half day camp is for intermediate to advance students who already have a good command of their instruments. Are you wondering if that’s you? Can you play your G or D chords on Ukulele? Can you play your F or D chords on Guitar? Then yes - this is you.

We will study rhythm, melody, and song structure, along with songwriting approaches and methods. Students can expect to work on songwriting in individual and group settings, and hopefully leave with a song of their own fully composed by the end of the course.

Registration $150 for three 1/2 day course.
Afternoon Session: August 3rd, 4th & 5th - 1pm - 4pm

We are only accepting ten students per session.

You will need these supplies:

• Your instrument
• Your capo
• Your guitar/uke pick if you like to use one
• Writing journal
• Pencil or Pen
• Blanket or Towel to sit on outside
• Water Bottle
• Facemask (manditory)
• Light Nut Free Snack

Avondale United Church,
194 Avondale Avenue, Stratford Ontario

* NO REFUNDS *

Please note that no refunds are offered once camp registration and payment is received. Folk Army will determine rescheduled bookings on a case-by-case basis, and a rescheduled booking is not guaranteed. Camp registrations are transferrable.

Dayna Manning

Folk Army Leader

Dayna Manning (guitar, ukulele, vocals): When Juno nominated singer-songwriter Dayna Manning isn’t recording her own award winning albums or touring North America, her focus turns to her private lesson school, the Folk Army, which she established in Stratford, Ontario in 2016. Dayna has taught over 100 beginner students to play, guitar or ukulele and sing! Dayna is thrilled to offer Folk Army Day Camps to teach kids all aspects of a fun folkie lifestyle, focused on music, community, kindness and sharing.

Lauren Neilson

Camp Assistant

Lauren picked up a guitar at the age of 11 and hasn’t put it down since. Lauren has participated in the Stratford Star Contest for both 2018 and 2019, as well as playing at the Stratford Art Gallery in 2020. She was also chosen to perform at the Kiwanis’ Stars of the Festival for the past two years. Last year, she performed on the Stratford Festival Stage, as part of the Folk Army at the PAL Concert. She also had the opportunity to sing two songs opening for Dayna’s album release events in Stratford, Toronto and London. In addition to performing covers, Lauren loves to write and perform her own songs. For the past 2 years, she has been following in Dayna’s footsteps by teaching guitar to young girls. She loves music and how it connects people, which is important in these times.