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4-Week Absolute Beginner Ukulele Crash Course | 2 hours per week | £89.99
Our 4-week group absolute beginners ukulele course is a great way to learn a new skill, meet new people and have fun. It’s structured, fun and fast-paced. You’ll meet new people, and with a maximum of 12 people in a class, you’ll gain the skills and get enough instructor feedback so you’ll be able to join in at a social ukulele jam night. The 4-weeks happen consecutively, so, if you choose to start on a Monday, you’ll attend on the following 3 Mondays and if you choose to start on a Tuesday, you’ll attend on the following 3 Tuesdays.
The courses are held in a pub, so you’re welcome to enjoy a drink (responsibly). The SW1 class (usually with Laura) is held at the Plumbers Arms, 14 Lower Belgrave Street and the closest tube station is Victoria. The NW1 class (usually with Graham) is held at the Spread Eagle, 141 Albert Street and the closest tube is Camden Town. Each venue is around a 5-minute walk from the closest tube station.
In week 1 you’ll learn to tune, hold, strum the ukulele and play 3 songs. In each subsequent week, you’ll learn 3 more songs, chords and strumming patterns to build new skills on the last, so please commit to the 4-weeks and allocate time to practice so you see quick results. If you put some time in on your own ukulele in between the classes, you’ll get an awful lot out of these 4 weeks as we’ll provide you with resources, backing tracks and in-between class support for you and your new peers. All you need to do is bring yourself, a ukulele and a sense of fun, then practice for at least 10 mins per day between classes. Does that sound good? Then we look forward to getting you strumming! Choose your date from the options above and start strumming quickly.
gcalvert –
I had wanted to learn an instrument and having got to the glorious age of fifty I thought it was time to try. Having never played anything other than a recorder at school a very long time ago I was really unsure as to whether I would be able to get to grips with a four stringed instrument, but this course was the perfect introduction. The classes really start off at cracking pace with ample space to practice, get it wrong and learn to improve and get it right. this course gave me the confidence to love my uke and take it forward. Learning in a small group with a beer and lots of laughs was the best way to find out I could actually play. All I can sat is give it a go
Julie –
If you think you cannot start learning an instrument later in life, think again. You are taken through chords, songs difficult chord changes, and before you know it you are playing 12 songs. I had some time to take up a hobby and i’m so pleased i started with this, before the last weeks lesson was over i had already signed up for another course to keep me going.
Fahran –
Best thing I did for myself this year, without doubt.
I’ve gone from regretting never learning an instrument, to playing the Uke being a part of my life I couldn’t be without. As a first instrument, I can’t recommend it enough. The community is ridiculously friendly and supportive, and you can just pop it in your bag and take it anywhere!
Between Amanda & Lorraine’s lessons (lots of really helpful structure and a lovely relaxed learning environment), and the incredibly fun Ukulele Wednesdays (where there are an overwhelming number of difficult challenges if you like, but it doesn’t matter if you only play C every time you see it!), I couldn’t be more happy.
Philip –
Absolute Beginners – Fantastically enjoyable.
After watching YouTube tutorials for a couple of weeks and not really progressing I decided to enrol. A uke, a pint of cold beer, and a class of enthusiastic beginners taught by the crazy talented Amanda*, is there a better way to spend a Tuesday?
* Amanda is able to sing in tune, drink wine, call out chords, keep time, change pace, play along, spot mistakes, smile, make jokes, and somehow after just four weeks has turned me from an absolute beginner into someone that can play a tune or two.
Luke –
I just finished the 4 lessons with Amanda and she’s a great teacher. Very enthusiastic and amazing singing ability. I was amazed at how far we all came. I will definitely recommend the course to my friends. Initially I thought I’ll be handicapped by not being able to sing well but I enjoyed strumming along to the homework every week.
Then, on top of that, what an atmosphere at Ukulele Wednesdays… Definitely going to keep going there to practice, soak up the atmosphere and continue to get inspiration whilst I’m attending the courses. It was really helpful to play with others after I got over the initial fear of arriving to something new and feeling inexperienced.
Hurst –
I wish I had found this class sooner! I tried teaching myself through online videos and solo practice, and I thought I had been making good progress, however I have made far more progress, in less time, with this class than I did on my own. Amanda is a great teacher. I will definitely continue on to the higher skill level classes next.
I also struggled to decide between the absolute beginners class and beginners 2 (because of my online practicing) and I am glad I went with the absolute beginners. The FAQ online was helpful in that decision and I ended up in the right place.
Emily Gray –
Great class for beginners
Anonymous –
I really enjoy the class as the teacher is really friendly and explain everything clear so I learnt a lot even after second class. Also it is really nice to do in a Hawaiian pub so I can enjoy my cocktail during the class ;)
Catherine E. –
Love it! It’s so much fun and Laura’s really patient and encouraging with us.
Anonymous –
Well, so Absolute Beginners course is amazing. In just four weeks, you will learn all the basic you need. With the chords and strumming patterns learned there is a ton of songs to play already.
Delphine –
I’ve never played any instrument in my life but it has always been a big dream ! Thanks to Amanda, I can finally play songs that don’t sound too bad ! She was so enthousiastic to teach us. It was a real pleasure. Thank you so much !
Modesto Caballero –
It was lovely, thanks!
Agnese –
great way to learn in a friendly environment, I particularly enjoy th esong choice that are fun and help me to learn new thing
Antonella Papa –
I’m very happy so far and considering doing the next course.
Stewart Primrose –
Great fun!
Karla R. –
Great fun- I couldn’t believe that I could actually play several songs after the first lesson! By the end of the course, and with some practice, I have felt confident enough to go to a local uke club. I can’t play everything, but I can definitely join in. Looking forward to the next level.
Inbal –
I love it! I was never ‘musical’ or played any other instrument therefore I never imagined I’ll be able to play the uke, especially so quickly only after 4 lessons. But after the 1st lesson I was already able to play bunch of songs! Now few weeks after no one believes me that I’m a beginner… ;) I love it! It changed my life! I take the uke everywhere with me, play it every day, anywhere. It’s a happy instrument and a great way to cheer everyone’s mood :)
I’m glad I chose to learn in a group rather than taking private lessons; met great uke friends, the atmosphere was fun and supportive.
Alice –
So enjoying this course – our teacher is so helpful and although I’m still struggling with various elements of the grip and finger placement, I’m amazed at the progress we seem to be making as a group each week! I look forward to Monday evening each week and would love to book onto the next course and keep improving!
Raf G. –
A fantastic course with a really excellent teacher. Laura was clear, patient, fun and engaging. She kept us moving through the material at a steady pace. I had a fantastic time and learned many techniques which I should have learned years ago. I loved the songs and the discipline of the daily practice. A great course. I’d sign up for the next if the start time was a bit later. I had fun. Thank you!
Sally Elliott –
A great course – my only complaint is that it is finishing tonight. I would recommend this to anyone with a passion for the ukelele. It is pretty intensive and at first I found the pace very fast (being an absolute beginner) but I am so pleased that I persevered. I can join in with others and have gained the confidence to pop along to the Wednesday meetings. Wonderful. Thank you.
Margo –
Very happy with the lessons! Great teacher and atmosphere. I’m definitely considering continuing it to the next level:)
Anonymous –
Really good fun and a well prepared course with lots of supporting materials provided- both printed and online. The teachers are really knowledgeable and lovely. Definitely would recommend!
Anonymous –
Fantastic course, so worth doing!
Hilary –
Great fun and goes at a good pace.
richard –
Excellent teacher. Happiness and smiles and painful fingers all around
chloe –
Really good fun and friendly.
Stephane –
Great and fun course. Amanda enthusiasm makes you eager to learn and sing along. I will definitely follow the next level and for sure the ukulele wednesdays
Judith Negrin –
Better than I thought!
Lorraine Bow –
Out of curiosity… what did you expect?
Katie –
Really enjoyed it
Anonymous –
Absolute Beginners was a perfect entrance and made me love ukulele and encouraged to continue. Laura is an awesome person and teacher. She was so understanding, naturally cheerful and kind. I am so happy to meet her.
Jo Salter –
I loved it! Fast pace but Laura was so supportive and great fun! I will definitely do the next course when I can. Thank you so much, I feel like I can really do this if I practise and we sounded so good all playing and singing together. Fabulous!
Laura H. –
I loved this course! Our teacher, Laura, was amazing. Fun, knowledgeable and encouraging. I can’t believe how much I was able to learn in just a month, and I loved that we learnt a whole range of styles and songs. I would recommend this course to everyone… sitting, playing and singing in a group (singing is optional but my group were real belters) will be the highlight of your week!
Miss AL Lacey –
Absolutely LOVED this course. within 4 weeks we were happily playing away, and it was such joy! Laura was a wonderful teacher, and I can’t wait for more!!
Peter Brent –
A fun course and supportive atmosphere
RHES Rimmer –
Laura was fantastic, the course was fun and pitched at the right level and it was great how the group was brought together.
Stephen –
I completed the Beginners 1 course and it was loads of fun. Graham is an excellent teacher, really friendly with a great sense of humour and bags of patience. We learned three songs each week from a range of genres so there really is something for everyone. I’m now on Beginners 2 with Lorraine which is a step up but still really fun. I remain impressed by Lorraine’s ability to drink, play and have a laugh at the same time. The sheer range of resources that Lorraine provides is great and makes things as accessible as possible which, for someone like me who’d not played anything before, makes it much less daunting. Would thoroughly recommend Learn To Uke.
Amy Petzoldt –
Excellent course both in terms of structure and atmosphere. Really informative and great fun.
Tony Moss –
Great, challenging but supportive – ideal tutor
Anonymous –
I loved the course, Amanda was an absolute gem of a teacher and struck a really nice balance of making time for everyone and making sure that we progressed as a group (there was quite a broad range of abilities). I really loved the song choices too- them being familiar definitely helped. I didn’t get to practise as much as I’d hoped in between sessions so will probably take a little break to really get to grips with what we’ve learned before moving on to beginners 2 but it’s definitely something I’d like to do :)
Evelyn –
It’s been a really friendly atmosphere and I feel as though I have learnt a lot in the last 3 weeks. Looking forward to the challenge of beginners 2.
Dario Persechino –
Fantastic course and company! Really great introduction and having more courses to go onto really helps.
Bayhano R. –
Fun course, great teacher! As someone who didn’t think I could do this, it has been fun, challenging, but ultimately enjoyable!
Stephen –
really enjoyed the course
Catherine Cabrera-Valente –
I think the class was great ! I actually learned a lot in it and it motivated me to learn songs that I would have thought too hard to do.
I don’t know if we will work on the same songs next course, but I think it would be nice to have a little less songs to pend more time on each, so we can play them properly.
The fact that we have a private room in a pub is really nice. It makes it intimate, casual and cosy.
I love ukulele, thank you for offering those classes !
Simon –
The course was brilliant. Laura was a very patient and inspiring teacher! I was amazed how much we learned in just the first lesson and by the end of the four weeks I felt really confident playing and singing along.
susan manning –
Great course & teacher, Graham, excellent, very patient & good humoured with a student who struggled, mainly as I’m not musical, & found the concept of chords rather than a tune difficult. A good intro to learning to uke
Roberta –
I did the absolute beginners course with Graham in North London and I’ve absolutely loved it! I’ve been staring at my unused Ukulele too long so this course was perfect to get me started. I didn’t know how to play any instrument before and after only 4 weeks I can say I can play ukulele! Exercise between classes is essential to progress tho so.. do your homework! It’s unbelievable how little exercise of 10 mins a day can make a massage be difference. If you’re unsure on this course..just do it, you won’t regret it! Thanks Graham and Lorraine!
James C. –
I thoroughly enjoyed this course and learnt a lot in just 4 weeks. This course gave me the skills and knowledge to practice at home and make some decent improvements in a d SS horny space of time. I would recommend this to anyone who wants to lean the ukulele from scratch.
Simon –
Great balance of learning and fun! Graham kept a great pace to the lessons and shared lots of useful tips and tricks to practicing chord transitions and strumming. Amazing from knowing nothing to be able to play 12 different songs in 4 weeks.
Paon Ling –
Enjoyed the lessons very much, credit to teacher!
Anonymous –
The course was great. It’s a shame that Beginners 2 is not available straight away.
Lorraine Bow –
They are, online! https://learntouke.com/
Michelle –
I loved this class. I felt comfortable, supported, encouraged and confident. It was a great learning environment and Lauren was so kind and approachable.