Types of Music
There are many genres of music to choose from. This chart, which includes examples of musicians for each genre, is to help you identify and understand some of the possibilities, so you can hone in on your own direction and interests.
International
Mdou Moctar
Jazz
Miles Davis
Latin
Shakira
New Age
Enya
Pop
Justin Bieber
Rock
U2
R&B
Alicia Keys
Rap
Cardi B
Reggae
Bob Marley
Stage and Screen
Danny Elfman
Vocal
St. Olaf College Viking Chorus
Sheet Music Sources
So you have your instrument, you know what you want to play, now you'll need the music! One of our favorite sources for music is Jim's Ukulele and Guitar Songbook.
Online Learning
On our "Teachers" page you'll find a number of great websites with resources for online learning. YouTube is also a great source - here is a great video for getting started:
Reading Music
You may already know how to read music, or you may need to learn! It can be a tricky, and sometimes daunting, part of the journey. It's helpful to consider reading music as its own separate skill to playing, and approach it as another element that needs to be practiced and cultivated.
Luckily, there is a lot of support and many handy tools for learning to read music! Here are some apps that come highly recommended for making it accessible to any and all levels: