Ukulele Beginners

The Ukulele brings a smile to every face!

In this beginner's Ukulele course, you will learn about the parts and history of the ukulele, as well as how to play the instrument correctly.

Lindy, an experienced teacher and musician, will guide you through the immediate and enjoyable learning process, ensuring you not only play tunes right away but also gain the knowledge and fundamentals to continue your ukulele exploration. Lindy's extensive musical expertise, enriched by her global pursuit of the ukulele's possibilities, adds a unique touch to this engaging course.

Course Breakdown

Week 1: Learn how to hold and play our ukuleles using fundamental strumming techniques and chords in the key of C, with some basic music theory. Ukulele music charts will be demystified, and play lots of songs!

Week 2: Recap previous lessons and introduce the shuffle strum while exploring chords in the key of D. Start some basic fingerpicking.

Week 3: Introduce the island strum and simple fingerpicking, exploring different time signatures.

Week 4: Recap the island strum and explore where it can be applied. Start learning how to do simple song arrangements, with even more tunes to play!

Week 5: Consolidate various techniques and introduce more challenging chord shapes and patterns, exploring up the neck.

Week 6: Recap everything learned, maybe add some chunking, and enjoy all the songs we have learned.

This outline provides an overview of what may be covered during the course; however, changes may occur based on various factors and the needs of the class.

Outcomes

By the end of the six weeks the students will be able to read music charts and tab and strum along to some of their favourite tunes and feel confident enough to participate in the many ukulele clubs around Sydney. 

Term Dates

Term 3 run from Wednesday 12 February to Wednesday 19 March 

Material List

• Ukulele - If you don’t have one, we can provide you with one for use during this class. Please make sure you contact us to confirm this arrangement; you can send us an email or give us a call. A selection of quality and pre-prepared ukuleles is available for sale at the first meeting, starting from as low as $40. Good advice and demonstrations are provide

Testimonials

"After three years of fun and laughter I am still loving Lindy's ukulele classes.  Through her talent as an empathetic and knowledgeable educator, Lindy teaches the ukulele at all levels with undying enthusiasm." - Ann

"As a teacher Lindy has the unique ability ,to tap into your level of proficiency whether you have no musical background at all , and never touched a Ukulele, or are a virtuoso on another instrument. She tailors her classes to the people in them, always knows where people are at , and uses her skills to cater to everyone so that you never leave a class without a sense of achievement. Couple that with her enthusiasm,  energy, patience and love of sharing her love of Ukulele playing , and you will find every class inspiring.

Learning an instrument is transformative, learning with Lindy more than that!." - Pea

"I thoroughly enjoyed the lessons with Linda. She is a wonderful Ukelele teacher with a very charming personality & made the lessons lots of fun."

"Lindy is awesome and the staff at the centre make everything super easy. More Ukulele please."

The Ukulele has travelled all over, so you can enjoy any music style of your choice. 

Give it a go. You’ll be hooked!

• Taimane Gardner playing Ukulele at the San Diego Ukulele Festival, 2014
• Honoka & Azita: Wipeout
• Jake Shimabukuro performing George Harrison’s 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps’
• Willie K performing Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah'
• Israel Kamakawiwo’ole performing ‘Over the Rainbow' & 'What a Wonderful World Medly', 1993
• Jake Shimabukuro performing ‘Kilauea’, The Nashville Sessions