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LITA Love is the Answer
United States
Registrace 23. 03. 2020
LITA, a nonprofit organization in Marin County, CA, provides volunteer friends, musicians, and pets to bring the warmth and vitality of the Marin community directly to long-term care residents to lessen their feelings of loneliness and isolation.In the Spring of 2020 we added CZcams videos of local volunteers so our resident Buddies could see familiar faces while we are all isolated from visiting. It is no substitute for the power of being present, but perhaps it gives the residents a small feeling of being cherished and loved.
Kochavia at Bello Gardens- Beautiful Voice!
14 year old Kochavia Glaubach performs Standchen by Franz Schubert at Bello Gardens on April 28, 2024. Dana Chen accompanies her on piano.
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"At Last" performed by Sienna Alexandra
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Sienna Alexandra performs "At Last", made popular by Etta James, at Aegis Living in Corte Madera, Ca.
Sienna Alexandra sings Come Together by the Beatles at Aegis Living
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Sienna Alexandra sings Come Together by the Beatles at Aegis Living
All About LITA 2021
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Our latest video showcasing LITA's programs and the impact our work has had on Marin's senior care communities.
Dance Performance by David Fox
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David Fox, one of this year's CVNL* "Youth Volunteer of the Year" award winners , performs a beautiful contemporary/modern dance interpretation to a musical score called "Untitled" by Sufjan Stevens. David is a Tamalpais High School student in the 11th grade. * Center for Volunteer and Nonprofit Leadership
Ukulele Lesson for Seniors - Basics for Beginners
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(Second Lesson coming soon! And if you have any song requests, please put them in comments). LITA Bridging thru Music coordinator Rob Thomure hosts a beginner's ukulele lesson for seniors showing you the basics- parts of the ukulele, how to hold it, names of the strings, how to pluck a string, how to strum, and how to play a simple song.
A Walk in Muir Woods with Inga
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Inga, our favorite service dog, takes a walk in Muir Woods (with some musical accompaniment by LITA's music coordinator Rob Thomure). This video combines 3 of LITA's programs: Virtual Park Visits, Bridging thru Music, and Pet Connections. Enjoy! And thank you to Inga's owner Maria Gregoriev and her husband. Please click here to support LITA's programs: litamarin.org/donate For more information ...
LITA's Holiday Music Virtual Concert
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Well-loved holiday classics for Marin's seniors performed by some of LITA's Bridging thru Music volunteers! Many thanks to Jeff Cleary, Daria, students of Caylia Chaiken, Tim Cleary, and Natalia Betzler for their wonderful contributions. Enjoy!
Natalia's Holiday Sing Along
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This is Natalia Betzler"s wonderful sing along video of classic holiday songs including Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Jingle Bell Rock, Winter Wonderland, The Christmas Song, and more. With lyrics so you can sing along!
Inga at Carmel Beach
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Our favorite Pet Connections dog Inga visits Carmel Beach, with Bridging thru Music volunteer and jazz musician Tim Cleary providing the music. Thanks to Tim for the music, and Maria Gregoriev for shooting the video of her happy dog! Please click here to support LITA's programs: litamarin.org/donate For more information on LITA's Bridging thru Music program: litamarin.org/bridgingmusic LITA's h...
The Where's Ringo? Band Performs Jambalaya
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The Where's Ringo? band performs "Jambalaya" outside Creekwood Senior Home in Novato, Ca. on Sept. 24, 2020. They ran cables into the building so the residents could safely listen. Even the staff was dancing! Thank you, guys! Please click here to support LITA's programs: litamarin.org/donate For more information on LITA's Bridging thru Music program: litamarin.org/bridgingmusic LITA's home page...
Natalia's Summer Sing Along
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Natalia's Betzler sings "I Saw Her Standing There" by the Beatles, "I Heard it Through the Grapevine", "Fly Me to the Moon" and two others. With lyrics so you can sing along! This is Natalia's 5th video for LITA, and she is at her best- enjoy! Please click here to support LITA's programs: litamarin.org/donate For more information on LITA's Bridging thru Music program: litamarin.org/bridgingmusi...
Stolte Grove History Tour
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A historical video tour of Stolte Grove, which is the small park in the tall redwoods situated outside of Mill Valley, and site of the famous Mozart Festival for many years. LITA Bridging thru Music Coordinator Rob Thomure’s neighbors Chuck and Christina Oldenburg graciously volunteered their time to make the video. With historical photo slides. Many thanks to Christina and Chuck!
Goats! And More Goats
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LITA's Bridging thru Music Coordinator Rob Thomure and his wife Jody were out for a walk in their neighborhood in Mill Valley when they unexpectedly ended up in the middle of a large goat herd as they were being relocated by shepherds and their dogs. The goats are used for wildfire management. If you look carefully you can spot the border collies who help herd them. More info at www.starcreekla...
Natalia Sings Songs from Musicals and Broadway
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Another fabulous virtual concert from Natalia Betzler, this time singing songs from musicals and Broadway. With lyrics! Please click here to support LITA's programs: litamarin.org/donate For more information on LITA's Bridging thru Music program: litamarin.org/bridgingmusic LITA's home page: litamarin.org/
Joyce Kilmer's Poem "Trees" Read By Lynn
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Joyce Kilmer's Poem "Trees" Read By Lynn
Sing Along to Well-loved Classics with Natalia
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Sing Along to Well-loved Classics with Natalia
Cards and Letters from Kids to Senior Residents
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Cards and Letters from Kids to Senior Residents
David Maloney Performs Caledonia by Dougie Maclean
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David Maloney Performs Caledonia by Dougie Maclean
I commented under another post (oops) but want to say a bit more. Rob I am 62 years old and always wanted to play a musical instrument. I bought a couple Ukuleles so am using the concert size since I have arthritis pretty bad but really want to play. I found you today and did my first lesson today. I am excited because I do believe I can learn to play the Ukulele after your lesson. Thanks so much! You do not know how encouraging this was to me! I look forward to your posting more lessons.
Thank you for kind comments- glad it helped. I have another video in the works, but I have been so busy I am really behind. In the meantime, if you are interested in a private lesson online, feel free to reach out. Best-Rob
Hello from the UK Rob. Thank you for this video which I will share with newcomers to our volunteer ukulele band. We are all retired and eager to learn more UKE skills. We entertain residents in local Nursing Homes which is a joy. How do we access your other videos on u tube please? Thanks, Caroline.
That's great- I did this video through the nonprofit LITA, which has a music program I run sending volunteer musicians into senior care facilities
I have another one in the works, but I'm really behind as I am busy teaching guitar and uke at a school and privately
I am not a senior, I'm 18 years old, but this is the best tutorial I have found yet. The material is presented in an easily digestible way, and the tutorial goes slower than most I've found, which makes it much simpler to follow along. Thank you!
I just watched and did this first lesson. It is amazing! You are an excellent teacher and teach a bit slower than others and I was about to follow and learn the 2 chords. I hope you have more lessons but I am not finding them. You are an EXCELLENT instructor!
when will lesson 2 be available please ?
I am working on it- thanks for patience. (I got into an auto accident awhile back and got behind on a lot of things - fully recovered now).
Rob must have won Lottery and gone to the moon, never to be heard of again.
Too funny! Don't I wish. Actually what happened was I got into an auto accident awhile back and got behind on a lot of things (I'm fully recovered now).
Thank you for your lesson. I'll be practicing and keep watching.
Hi Rob... I loved this as a first lesson.... just don't know how to find #2...??
I'm a 54yo woodworker, and I just finished building my first musical instrument, a concert ukulele. I've been looking for a good beginner tutorial and I think I've found the one that works for me. This lesson was so simple I know I can remember it. Easy practice and it'll stick. Thanks so very much for doing this.
Is there a chapter two for uke learning also? I'm on a roll! Thank you
Working on it!
Or Gotta Catch ‘Em All is easier for me
Oh I like that!
Very good explanation we use G good Children E eat A apples.
With my young students I often have them make up their own funny ones
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This is just what I need, but I don’t see a lesson two?
Me bad! I'm almost done with the second lesson. I do this for a nonprofit so my time has been limited
Thank you LITA, I just discover your video, you are the Best Tutor of beginner Ukulele. Please please when will the 2nd tutorial be ready. Blessings, and much appreciation.
Working on it! Sorry for long delay!
Great video, thank you for posting. Can you show us the cords for Bob Dylans Lay Lady Lay?
My grandkids call me G. I'm gonna use the string memorization phrase of G Can Equal Awesome. :)
Nice video
Thank you for that lesson, I am a complete beginner with my Ukulele arriving in about a week. Your lesson has given me confidence that i will succeed in my endeavour to learn to play a stringed instument at aged 80.
Wonderful!
How do I get to lesson 2? Can’t seem to find it
It's halfway completed. It's a slow process because I do this for a nonprofit and have another job teaching guitar and uke so time is limited
Hi Rob: Thank you for the lesson. I’m 68, and this is my second attempt at playing my Kala uke. Hope this will help my fingers from hitting other strings. Will definitely check out your videos. 😎🇺🇸
Plese tell me Rob, what notes did you play after "dream" at the end of row your boat?
It's just a G chord followed by a C chord
Thank you for the lesson. I'm 68 and playing now at care homes. I like your uke. What is that please and thank you
It's a Kala Resonator
Well, that was fun. I should grab my Tenor but gearing up for cello lessons, if I remain ultra brave. ... A new sub tho. Musicality, or not. Looking more for Jazz, Blue Bossa, etc.
PLEASE do a lesson on Here Comes The Sun! And PICKING! And Arpeggios! PLEASE!
Where do I find lesson 2 love lesson 1
Working on it! I'm about halfway through
Such a beautiful song, well sung, well played, and a beautiful tribute to sweet baby Rose. I hope Rose enjoys it for years to come!
How do I find your second and subsequent ukulele lessons, Rob, please?
I am working on Lesson 2 right now- about halfway through. I'm just very busy for an "old guy"!
@@litaloveistheanswer1620 , thank you!!
Thank you so very much, Rob!! I'm 64 and just learning to play the ukulele. So fun! And, you make it easy. I appreciate your deliberateness. That way we can learn by finger memory. Love that! Looking forward to the second lesson. :)
Thank you
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Your fingerpicking and singing are wonderful! Thanks for sharing.
Isn't that a G cord on a baritone uke?
I'm playing a tenor uke. The C on a tenor uke fingering would be a G on a baritone
Aren't baritone ukes tuned DGBE?
Yes, but I'm not playing a baritone uke.
I know you all must be having a great time
I'm thinking real hard about getting a ukulele! A concertina was way tooooo hard!!
Thank you we used your post to help us play for our little ukulele charity band, thank you! m.czcams.com/video/pmWt9rpJ0cA/video.html
Thank you for this first lesson. I am just starting out and it was extremely helpful. I look forward to your next video. Best wishes to you.
Thanks Rob 👍 it was a pleasure learing my 1st lesson from you, can't wait for more, thanks once again 😊
Thanks for making lesson easy to folloe
Can a baritone uke be tuned to the same tuning as the smaller models?
Thanks for your question. I wouldn't suggest doing that. There would be way too much string tension.
What type is that uke?
Kala baritone resonator
Your Ukulele looks nice and country if you don’t ask me asking where did you buy it from thanks
It's a Kala Resonator Tenor. You'll be able to find it online or at a music store.
I found this video to be very helpful….where do I find your 2nd lesson?
I'm working on it! I do this for a nonprofit and I've gotten a bit behind
Can u show the Cmajor scales
Yes, on my list!
Was this the only video? I love his style of teaching and actually learned the two chords (this was my sixth video and I could actually follow this one) I don’t see any further lessons 😢 maybe I just don’t see them
That's on me, but I am planning on doing some more this summer! I have been very busy teaching in a school music program and have gotten behind!
GREAT video. Helped a kid, who has been discouraged by other instruments, get started on the Ukulele and he LOVES it! Really appreciate that the video covers how you hold the Uke, proper finger position, and strumming technique.
Can’t wait to learn how to practice on my new ukulele!
Hi Rob …I can’t seem to find any more lessons and I’m hoping you’re considering doing some more…..I really enjoyed this video…🙂
Thanks! I am going to do another video shortly. I teach in a school music program besides working for LITA so have been super busy.
@@litaloveistheanswer1620 …..that’s good news looking forwards to it 🙏
Lovely calm and grounded approach………I’m gonna go check out some more of your videos and lessons 🙏
Thank you Rob…….love is the answer…..totally
Hey, Rob. Are you a Todd Rundgren fan, by any chance? Love is the Answer is what made me ask that question....
The nonprofit LITA is over 40 years old- not sure the origin of the name but thanks for pointing out the Rundgren song!
This really works for me lesson 2??
Yeah, working on it- just got behind between giving lessons and nonprofit duties,
@@litaloveistheanswer1620, have you create more beginning ukulele lessons yet? I hope so!! :)