Intro To Ukulele Workshop (For Absolute Beginners)

Welcome to our fun, friendly, and professional ukulele workshop for absolute beginners! Our goal is to help you learn how to play the ukulele while meeting new friends and having a great time.

Each lesson is designed to teach you a cool new song with new chords and techniques that will get you playing the ukulele in no time. We’ll cover everything you need to know, from the anatomy of the instrument to tuning and holding it properly, to strumming techniques that make your instrument sound great and keep your fingers pain-free.

Throughout the workshop, you’ll learn the most common chords that allow you to play a wide variety of songs and how to read chord charts. We’ll also cover basic music theory fundamentals that are crucial to playing fluently. You'll also be introduced to how to read tablature (TAB) so you can play melody and learn common strumming patterns which make songs sound great.

By completing these workshops, you're guaranteed to start your music journey on the right foot, avoiding bad habits that could hinder your progress later. We'll also equip you with and practice techniques that will set you up for success.

Learning to play the ukulele has never been easier or more enjoyable! Join our workshops today and discover the joy of making music with friends.

WORKSHOP DATES AND TIMES

We're starting the next round of novice workshops on Wednesday, 5 March 2025.

Wednesday, 30 April 2025 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 7 May 2025 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 14 May 2025 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 21 May 2025 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Wednesday, 28 May 2025 - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Limit of 6 students per class.

CAN'T ATTEND ALL DATES?

That's ok! If you can't attend one of the scheduled dates, you are welcome to carry forward your lesson. We run ukulele group classes during the school term on Wednesday at 10:45am and 12:00pm.

WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE 5 WORKSHOPS?

At the end of the 5 x Intro to Ukulele Workshops, students are typically eager to continue, so you'll be welcome to continue lessons with the group on the same day and time. Students who advance quickly are welcome to join our Progressive Beginner class held at 10:45 am on Wednesdays.

TEACHER

Alison Glew - Director, Alison Glew Guitar and Ukulele School
Alison is an expert ukulele teacher specialising in adult beginners who want to play for pleasure. She is the founder Alison Glew Guitar School where she and her other 10 teachers have helped thousands of students succeed in their dream of being able to play guitar and ukulele. Alison has over 35 years of teaching experience and is dedicated to helping you learn to play the ukulele in a fun and approachable way. With her guidance, you’ll learn practice techniques that will supercharge your progress and help you become a confident ukulele player in no time.

OPTIONAL ONLINE VIDEO COURSE
Intro To Ukulele (Online Course) $87

You have the option to purchase the optional online video course which accompanies the workshops. This online course was created to support students in the first few months of learning to play.

The course covers everything from the workshops and much more. You’ll receive essential, step-by-step lessons that take you from a novice to being able to play your first songs.

Over 40+ in-depth videos tutorials, PDF notes plus much more!

Students have found the online materials makes all the difference to achieving their goal of playing ukulele as they can revise concepts covered in the workshop during their practice sessions at home. The combination of face-to-face lessons and online videos is your best option if you want to play ukulele easily in the shortest possible time without overwhelm and confusion.

If you’d prefer to purchase the online course separately (and not attend the face-to-face sessions) you can do so here >> Intro To Ukulele Online Course

UKULELE GROUPS T&C’s
If you can not make one of the lessons you’re welcome to catch up the lesson in another group (of similar level) in-person or online, if there is space available. This cannot be guaranteed. Catch up lessons must be taken within the current school term. Missed lessons are not carried forward into other classes or private lessons, credited or refunded. 24 hour notice must be given to generate a make-up credit so that the spot can be offered to other students. If you cannot make a class please contact so you are not billed for the lesson.

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NOTE: If you are not a complete beginner then our Progressive Beginner Workshops will be a better fit. Here you’ll learn to play more complicated songs and rhythm patterns, riffs etc. Perfect if you know the basics but want to expand on your skills and repertoire.

Intro to Ukulele Workshop (Wednesday)