- Suitable for any age from 5 to 95!
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- I have taught between 4 and 90!
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- Part of the fun is getting it wrong and part of the satisfaction is getting it right.
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- A great way to make new friends. Whether you’ve joined a group of fellow learners or someone has just spotted your ukulele, conversations soon follow!
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- Local groups and U3A uke groups are sprouting up everywhere. If there’s not one near you, why not start your own? I recommend a few 1-to-1 lessons before you join a club as they tend not to slow down for beginners.
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- Learn to play the ukulele as part of your Duke of Edinburgh qualification.
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- There is increasing use of the ukulele as part of this scheme.
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- For older people, studies have found that those who take part in musical activities fare better than those who join book clubs or take up other non-musical interests. You really are never too old! It’s also good exercise for arthritis sufferers.
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- The ukulele has become very popular amongst the older generation, retired or not. Several have suffered from arthritis and said it’s helped them to flex their bones. Others have said it helps them to relax and take their minds of other issues. Ukuleles should be on the NHS prescription! Jolly tunes really cheer you up.
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- Those with visual impairment can enjoy learning.
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- The challenges are different but with patience and taking it step by step you’re only limited by your efforts and level of interest.
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- It has a much easier learning curve than pianos etc. You really will be playing a tune in your first lesson!
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- Everyone has played a couple of songs in their first lesson.
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- An excellent first instrument, a stepping stone to other instruments.
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- Some have moved onto guitars, banjo ukes, mandolins and even the bodhran.
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- Feel your confidence grow as your ability improves with practice.
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- Many are surprised and delighted with what they achieve. Of course, we all learn at a different rate and in different ways, so no 2 lessons are the same. This is the main benefit of 1-to-1 lessons.
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- Build up your own personal collection of songs and perform for your friends and family at parties and Christmas.
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- You will find songs to play that appeal to you – no matter what genre you enjoy listening too. Stick to playing easy songs when performing in the early stages. Your audience will sing along and not really be listening to you – so you can get away with the odd mistake!
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- As you build up your chord and strumming knowledge you find an increasing number of songs become playable. Even songs you didn’t used to like become enjoyable! It’s true, just try it and see.
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- Even if you don’t fancy playing in front of others – some do, some don’t – you will be surprised how many songs you will have in your own private repertoire for playing at home when you’ve got some time to kill.
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