Who could benefit from this course?
From Uke Zero to Uke Hero, anyone ages 18+ would benefit from this fun and engaging beginner ukulele course. Learning a musical instrument has been scientifically proven to have major health benefits ie improving memory and solving complex tasks. Making music as a group also has huge social benefits as it is a great way of making freinds, reducing loneliness and promoting wellbeing. No previous musical experience required, just an open mind and willingness to have a go!
How does it work?
We will meet for an hour once a week for six weeks, where we will learn from scratch how to hold and tune the ukulele to how to play a melody and chords. Ukuleles will be loaned for the duration of the course, or you are welcome to bring your own (please allow time before the first lesson if you need help tuning your own ukulele).
What do you gain?
A passion and confidence to make music. By the end of the 6 weeks, you will have the skills to play a number of well-known songs of different genres from pop to country to the blues. You will have a new friend in the ukulele, and meet like minded people also interested in the joy this litle instrument can bring.
Dates, Times & Cost
Dates: 15 September - 20 October 2025
Times: Mondays 11:00 am - 12:00pm
in The Cockpit's foyer
£39 early bird price (book by 1 September at 12:00pm)
£45 regular price
Tara Maysey
Tara is the founder of The London Ukulele Project CIC, a not for profit company that uses the ukulele to bring people together to promote wellbeing. The project uses its profits to donate ukuleles to schools, libraries and community groups as well as working in partnership with charities and venues to build sustainable communities. Tara now supports 6 other Ukulele Projects across the UK. She has been teaching the ukulele for over 12 years now and has lost count of the number of players she has taken from Uke Zero to Uke Hero. Her passion for the instrument and the joyful sounds of the ukulele make it impossible not to smile and remember that making music is fun and accesible to all regardless of age, race or background.
Testimonials
"Tara is a great teacher - really knowledgeable and enthusiastic, she covered all the essentials and answered our questions. I really enjoyed the sessions and am motivated to practice!"
"I really enjoyed this course. Tara paced the one hour lessons really well and it was great to learn just a few chords each week in order to show us how they could be used to sing a number of songs. I also appreciated learning how to practice, this makes it something that is easy to do and fit in around busy life. Many thanks!"
"Absolutely brilliant. Husband bought a ukulele for me but I struggled to tune it let alone understand the instructions on how to begin to play it. I was was singing along and strumming using the left hand! As you said...... work in progress. Delighted and keen to learn more."
"Tara is a brillant introducer to the ukulele. Knowledgeable and patient. I was espcially impressed by her thorough approach tailor made for beginners."
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