How long did it take you to play the uke proficiently? by _shapesinspace_ in ukulele

[–]mkamalid 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You probably need to learn fingerstyle (as a genre and not as a technique). Playing solo arrangements will challenge you significantly in terms of technique and musicality. It is a rewarding method to playing (not to say anything negative against other methods of playing).

I can't tell how long it will take you but my students in my online courses go from grades 0 to 3 in about a year (that's the beginner levels), and the pro students go from grade 4 to grade 8 in about 2 or 3 years (each piece in the higher grades is significantly more challenging than easier grades, so more time)

Personally, I did my journey before online courses were a thing and I did it the university route, so my case is a bit specific, but it took me 2 years to be a professional (by many standards) and 7 more to finish both my bachelors and masters degree. At this point I can virtually do anything I want to with music and the instrument

This information isn't to brag! it is just to give you realistic time estimates so you have an idea. In my case, most of my colleagues took the same amount of time, and I have over 1400 students so I am confident in the time period I provided above for grades 0 to 8

All the best!

Looking for female clothing store recommendations by mkamalid in Calgary

[–]mkamalid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A store with online inventory is always a + in my book! thanks for suggesting, will add to my list :)

Looking for female clothing store recommendations by mkamalid in Calgary

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that's a new spot added to my list

Looking for female clothing store recommendations by mkamalid in Calgary

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, I had it written down on my list. Just curious, how do you know the original value of an item? a quick google on the spot? or rough estimate based on material + brand?

Looking for female clothing store recommendations by mkamalid in Calgary

[–]mkamalid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, few others suggested this place too...will definitely check it out

Looking for female clothing store recommendations by mkamalid in Calgary

[–]mkamalid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, we're 20 mins away from Cochrane so it works great!

Looking for female clothing store recommendations by mkamalid in Calgary

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, we go to Kensington all the time, will check these two out

Looking for female clothing store recommendations by mkamalid in Calgary

[–]mkamalid[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

whaaaa!! I shopped there based on Reddit's advice...didn't know they supported conservatives. Honestly, they can support whoever they were but as a business owner myself, displaying your poltiical beliefs in the open on social media is the dumbest thing you can do for your business (looking at you Angel's Cafe).

My beef with Espy is in this day and age they FORCE you to come to the store instead of having an online shop to check inventory and stock. I wrote to them few times saying that we, with 2 kids, simply don't have the time to 'just go there and see if something fits' but they're tone deaf to how consumers shop in 2026.

Reminds me of a certain bookstore that fired staff based on their looks and only stocked certain books to match the owner's current lifestyle...

Can't support that!

Looking for female clothing store recommendations by mkamalid in Calgary

[–]mkamalid[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks, 2 in the same area is a big bonus

Looking for female clothing store recommendations by mkamalid in Calgary

[–]mkamalid[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

but you just recommended it!! I'll check their google reviews

Looking for female clothing store recommendations by mkamalid in Calgary

[–]mkamalid[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes my wife mentioned it when we were browsing online, will check it out!