From £18
Per 30 min
All ages
Kids & adults
DBS checked
1 teacher
Mon–Thu
3pm–9:30pm
Free parking
& free Wi-Fi
Learn for fun
Songs you like
Friendly one-to-one ukulele lessons for children and adults. A few chord shapes and a simple strum are enough to play your first song, and your teacher will help you build from there.
Your teachers
Guitar · Bass · Ukulele · Studio recording & production
Kieran has played for 16 years in a number of bands across many genres, and tailors every lesson to the student in front of him.
Every lesson is one-to-one and planned around the songs you want to play. Complete beginners usually start the same way: a handful of open chords, a simple strumming pattern and a song to put them together. It doesn’t take long before you’re changing chords in time and playing tunes you recognise.
From there, lessons cover new chords and smoother changes, different strumming rhythms, fingerpicking and picking out melodies. If you like to sing, your teacher can help you play and sing at the same time.
Your teacher will also show you how to tune your ukulele and how to practise well between lessons. A little regular practice at home makes a big difference, and short, frequent sessions work better than one long one.
The ukulele is small, light and has just four nylon strings, which are gentle on fingertips. That makes it one of the easiest instruments to get started on, and progress comes quickly with regular practice. It’s also a good stepping stone to guitar, as many of the chord shapes carry over.
The ukulele suits small hands, so it’s often a child’s first proper instrument. Lessons are practical and song-based, with short goals that make practice at home feel worthwhile rather than a chore. There’s free parking at the rear of the building for drop-off and pick-up.
Many adults pick up the ukulele because they want something relaxing and sociable to play, or a simple way to accompany their own singing. It’s ideal if you’ve never played an instrument before. Evening slots run until 9:30pm, Monday to Thursday, so lessons fit around work.
You don’t need one to start. We have ukuleles here you can use during your lessons, so you can try before you buy. When you’re ready, your teacher can point you towards a good beginner instrument, and entry-level ukuleles are inexpensive.
There’s no fixed syllabus unless you want one. Some students come along purely to enjoy playing songs, others want a clear plan with steady goals. Your teacher will shape lessons around whichever suits you.
We’re in Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, with free parking at the rear, a bus stop right outside the front door and ground-floor access. Ukulele students come to us from Stockton, Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick, Yarm, Eaglescliffe and across Teesside.
FAQs
The ukulele's small size makes it a popular first instrument for younger children. There's no fixed starting age, so get in touch if you're unsure whether your child is ready. There's no upper age limit either.
Not for your first lessons, as we have ukuleles you can use during lesson time. Just mention it in the notes when you book. You'll want your own for practice at home, and a good beginner ukulele doesn't cost much.
Either works. The ukulele is smaller, has four nylon strings and is easier on the fingertips, so many people find it quicker to get started. Lots of the chord shapes carry over if you move on to guitar later.
£18 for 30 minutes or £36 for an hour. You pay as you go when you book online, with no contract or term fees.
Monday to Thursday between 3pm and 9:30pm, with slots after school and in the evening. Live availability is shown when you book.
Give at least 48 hours' notice and you can rearrange or cancel through your online account. With less notice than that, the lesson can't be credited or refunded.
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Students come to us from Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick, Yarm, Eaglescliffe, Acklam and across Teesside. Pick a time that suits you and book online in a couple of minutes.