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Ukulele Lessons

Want to learn ukulele? How this works:

The Ukulele is a fun (and relatively easy) instrument to learn! It’s portable so you can take it with you in the car, to the cabin, the beach, or anywhere in the house! Because of its rise in popularity lately, there is lots of fun music to learn and to play! Students as young as 8 can play Ukulele and we even sell them at our studio!

Students will learn about the fundamentals of music and have a ton of fun playing traditional or popular music!

We care about your musical interests

Loving the music you play is essential to a good ukulele learning experience. That is why our teachers will always strive to help you learn the style and types of music you love to make the music come alive in your lessons and practice.  And if you don’t have one style or type of ukulele music you love, our teachers will help you discover it!

Good technique starts here

While emphasizing the style of music you love is important, good technique is vital to success playing the ukulele. We will always work to make sure that all of our ukulele students are not only enjoying their lessons but learning the “right” way so they can be a successful musician the rest of their life.

High quality ukulele teachers

Our goal is to hire the best ukulele teachers in the area. But more than that, our teachers are fun and engaging and always encouraging to their students. We perform professional background checks on all of our teachers before they are allowed to teach your student.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our ukulele teachers understand that every student is an individual, with personal musical needs and goals. We make it a priority to tailor how we teach and what we teach to your individual needs.

When you enroll here for ukulele lessons, your teacher will ask you about your favorite type of music, and set  goals to help accomplish whatever musical aspirations you have for yourself or your child. Together, you will develop a plan to achieve your goals! We love beginners, so even if you don’t know where to begin, we can help!

We teach all styles of ukulele. Whether you are looking to play in a pop band or just by yourself around a campfire, we will help you become the musician you want to be.

Our ukulele instructors a highly-qualified instructors that have warm personalities and have a passion for teaching. Their goal is to come along side you or your child to help them achieve their dreams of playing ukulele.

We search the entire area for the top teachers, who embody the high values at our school. Most importantly, our instructors strive to relate their teaching to each individual student’s learning style.

There is no set answer of how long it takes, but with regular practice a basic level of playing can be accomplished in a few months. Most of our students take lessons on a long-term basis because they want to be constantly improving and they find the lessons enjoyable.

Yes. Even if you don’t have a musical background you can ask the teacher for advice on how to help your child practice. By simply monitoring that they are doing exercises a certain number of times per day the student will progress. Parents will occasionally sit in on their child’s music lesson to get an idea of the proper way a song should sound or how the student should be positioning their hands.​

(AGES FIVE AND UP)

Overview

Our ukulele instructors teach folk, country, reggae and rock-n-roll styles — and classical too. Beginners work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory. Each lesson will challenge you with a new technique or music theory, and ends with something fun – such as your favorite riff or song. We employ a variety of ukulele method books based on student needs and preferences, and encourage students to bring smartphones or CDs to their lessons to learn their favorite tunes.

What’s the #1 reason to study ukulele at the Academy?

Our ukulele instructors are warm and friendly, and get to know each student and parent on a personal level. We work with you to craft a lesson plan that fits your individual needs and the student’s favorite type of music. Whether you’re playing in local bands, a seven year old taking their first lesson, or a fifty year old returning to the ukulele after many years, we’ll set goals to achieve your musical aspirations.

What styles of ukulele do you teach?

We teach all styles from folk to country, reggae and rock-n-roll styles.

How qualified are your ukulele instructors?

Our ukulele and music instructors have received their education from prestigious institutions such as New York University, Indiana University, the Berklee College of Music, Oxford University, the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, South Carolina Governors School for the Arts, the Atlanta Ukulele Institute and Columbia College. Many have toured the US and Europe, and bring over 25 years of professional performance and teaching experience to your lessons.

What will I learn from ukulele lessons at the Academy?

Beginner ukulele students can expect to work on chords, simple songs and melodies, sight reading and theory. Our instructors balance musicianship and fun by making sure that each lesson presents a new technical challenges or theory concept, and ends with something fun, such as your favorite riff or song. We use a variety of ukulele method books, and encourage students to bring their smartphone or CDs to their lesson to learn their favorite tunes.

Do I need to purchase a ukulele to learn the instrument?

Yes, to practice at home, you will need a ukulele.

Interested in a different instrument?

We offer a wide variety of instruments to choose from