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Play Your First Ukulele Song This Week — Completely Free

Seven short lessons, taught step by step by a real instructor, take you from “I’ve never touched a ukulele” to strumming your very first full song. Create a free account on our learning platform and start Lesson 1 right away — no musical background needed, and it’s never too late to start.
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  • 7 lessons, learn at your own pace

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Trusted by beginner ukulele players around the world
From newly retired to well into their 80s, our students share one thing in common: they’d never played a note before Lesson 1. This free mini-course is the exact same structured, step-by-step start every My First Ukulele student begins with — unlocked in your own dashboard the moment you register.

What You'll Learn, Lesson by Lesson

Seven short lessons that flow straight into one another, just like sitting down with a patient teacher for a series of lessons. Each one builds on the last, and all seven unlock in your dashboard as soon as you register — work through them at your own pace, in order.

Meet Your Ukulele

How to hold your ukulele properly, correct posture, and simple finger exercises to get comfortable from day one.
1

Understanding Your Ukulele

The parts of your ukulele, how strings and frets work, and how to read a chord diagram — plus your very first chord.
2

Strumming Made Simple

Where to strum, how to strum with your thumb or index finger, and easy down-and-up patterns that sound great straight away.
3

First Chords & Easy Switches

Three easy chords every beginner should know — C, F, and G7 — plus how to switch between them smoothly.
4

Timing & Rhythm Basics

How to count a beat, keep steady time with a metronome, and strum confidently in rhythm.
5

Strum Your First Song

Play “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” from start to finish, with chords and lyrics laid out step by step.
6

Practice & Progress​

A simple daily practice routine to keep building on what you’ve learned, plus what to try next.
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Who’s teaching you

Meet Kai, Your Instructor for This Course

Every lesson in this mini-course is taught by Kai, one of our real ukulele instructors. Kai walks you through each step at a pace built for genuine beginners, explains any music terms as they come up, and keeps things warm, unhurried, and encouraging throughout.

This is the same structure and teaching style used across every My First Ukulele course; real instructors, real structure, built exclusively for people who are just starting out.

If Any of This Sounds Familiar, You're in the Right Place

"I've tried and given up on an instrument before."

This is built differently on purpose — slower, clearer, and broken into small steps, so you’re never left guessing what to do next.

"My hands and fingers aren't as nimble as they used to be."

The ukulele is one of the gentlest instruments to play. Soft nylon strings and small, simple chord shapes make it far easier on the hands than guitar or piano.

"I'll spend the time and never actually finish it."

That’s exactly why this is free. No cost, no risk — just register, and your progress is saved in your dashboard so you can dip in and out at your own pace.

"What happens after I finish — will I be stuck needing to buy more?"

Not at all. This mini-course alone can take you from zero to playing your first song confidently on your own. Going further is always your choice, never a requirement.

Questions Before You Start...

Is it too late for me to learn the ukulele?

Not even a little. Our students range from newly retired to well into their 80s. If you can hold a cup of tea, you can hold a ukulele — the rest is just patient, step-by-step practice.

Is the free mini-course really free — no card details?

Yes. No cost and no card required, ever — just a free account on our learning platform so you can access your lessons and pick up where you left off.

Do I need to create an account to access the lessons?

Yes. The course lives on our learning platform, so a free account lets you track your progress and log back in any time to continue. It takes about a minute to set up and there’s no cost involved.

Is the ukulele hard on your hands or fingers?

It’s widely considered one of the gentlest instruments to start on — nylon strings, a small neck, and no need for the finger-strength guitar requires. Lessons also cover comfortable hand position for anyone managing stiffness or arthritis.

Do I need to already own a ukulele, or know how to read music?

No to both. Lesson 1 covers the different ukulele sizes so you know what you’re working with, and everything is explained in plain language, one step at a time — no music notation required.

What happens after I finish the free mini-course?

You’ll have your first full song under your fingers, plus a clear next step if you’d like to keep going — our focused paid courses are built to carry on exactly where the mini-course leaves off. Nothing is required to keep learning.

Can I really learn this if I've never played an instrument before, ever?

Yes — that’s specifically who this is built for. If you’ve tried and given up on an instrument before, this is structured differently on purpose: slower, clearer, and with real people to ask when you get stuck.

Your First Ukulele Song Is Closer Than You Think

Seven free lessons, unlocked the moment you register. No pressure, no rush, no card required — just create your free account and get started.

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