Weekly Ukulele Jam Club

The ukulele is one of the friendliest instruments for kids, and this weekly jam club makes it even more fun by playing together. Each meeting is a relaxed, upbeat session where learners pick up easy chords and strumming patterns and use them right away in simple songs.

The club follows a rotating four-week cycle. One week focuses on new chord shapes and smooth changes, another on strumming patterns and keeping a steady beat, another on learning a short play-along song, and the fourth week is a group jam where everyone plays together and can take a turn leading.

The teacher starts each meeting with tuning and a warm-up, then demonstrates slowly with the camera close on the fretboard. Learners practise in short bursts with lots of encouragement and quick tips on finger placement and posture. Songs use public domain and traditional melodies arranged for beginners.

Playing as a group helps kids listen carefully, keep time with others and gain confidence performing. Learners can show what they have practised, and everyone celebrates progress, big or small. Because the cycle repeats with new chords and songs each month, beginners can join any week and returning members keep learning.

How classes work

Each 45-minute meeting includes tuning, a warm-up, a focused mini lesson and play-along practice. Chord charts are shared before class, and every meeting ends with a short group jam.

What we'll cover

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  Week 1: Chord Shapes and Changes – Learn new beginner chord shapes and practise switching between them smoothly.

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  Week 2: Strumming and Steady Beat – Practise down-up strumming patterns and keep a steady beat with a backing track.

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  Week 3: Play-Along Song – Learn a short beginner-friendly song using the chords and strums from earlier weeks.

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  Week 4: Group Jam Day – Play songs together as a band, take turns leading and celebrate progress.

No experience needed. Learners need their own ukulele and should be able to sit with the camera showing their instrument.