Chords and strumming
The handful of chords that unlock hundreds of songs, and steady strumming patterns to go with them.
Ukulele · A gentle first instrument
Ukulele lessons for a confident first step
Live ukulele classes at a relaxed beginner pace. Four strings and small hands make it a friendly first instrument, and the skills carry straight over to guitar.
What your child learns
Inside the ukulele course
Taught in the right order, one skill at a time, with live correction in every class.
Songs they recognize
Real, familiar songs from the first classes, so practice feels like playing, not homework.
Rhythm and timing
Keeping a steady beat and changing chords in time, the habits every instrument needs.
A relaxed beginner pace
Small steps, one clear target a week, and no rush to move on before a skill is secure.
The 12-class module
How the course is built
Twelve classes, each building on the last, with one clear practice target to work on every week.
Who it’s for
Ukulele, ages 6 and up
- Young children starting their first instrument
- Beginners who want quick, early wins
- Families thinking about guitar later
Not sure? The assessment class will tell you
Class length
Matched to age and goals. The instructor recommends one in the report.
Short and focused. Young children learn best in short bursts, so every minute is spent playing.
Enough time to warm up, learn something new and play it through properly. The length most families choose.
Room for technique, repertoire and theory in one class. Best for older students and higher grades.
How you start
Start with one ukulele class
A 30-minute assessment class with a written report the same day. No payment details.
30-minute class + two-part assessment
- A real 1-on-1 ukulele class, with a certified instructor
- Class readiness check: focus, following instructions, working independently
- Musical aptitude scores: pitch, rhythm, coordination
- Written report, same day: yours to keep either way
- Starting point recommended: the right instrument, class length and track
- No instrument needed to book: the instructor will advise on what to get
How it works
- 01
You book
An assessment class
30 minutes, 1-on-1 with a certified instructor.
- 02
We assess
A written report, same day
Readiness and musical aptitude, scored, with a recommended starting point.
- 03
You decide
Start the 12-class module
Or don’t. The report is yours to keep either way.
Nothing to pay to book
Start here
Start ukulele the right way. Begin with one class.
Thirty minutes with a certified instructor, and a written report the same day. Then you decide.
Students in
- UK
- US
- Canada
- Australia
- UAE
- India
No payment details Nothing collected to book.
Not a sales call A real class, with a real assessment.
Written, same day Yours whether you enroll or not.
An honest answer “Not ready yet” if that’s the truth.
Questions
Ukulele questions
Is ukulele a good first instrument?
Often, yes. It is small, light and gentle on the fingers, and the chords and rhythm carry straight over if your child moves to guitar later.
Can my child switch to guitar later?
Yes. Switching instruments is easy at Seven Notes Academy, and nothing learned on ukulele is wasted.
Which ukulele should we buy?
You don’t need one to book. The instructor will recommend a size at the assessment class.
More courses
Other instruments
Acoustic & electric
Guitar
Chords, rhythm and fingerpicking first, then lead playing and full songs, on acoustic or electric.
See the guitar course
Classical & contemporary
Piano
Hand position and technique, reading music, and the popular songs and harmony that keep it fun.
See the piano course
Western & Indian
Vocals
Breathing, pitch and range, in Western or Indian styles, and the confidence to sing in front of people.
See the vocals course