Beginner Ukulele Courses
Build Your Ukulele Skills, One Course at a Time
Start with our free beginner mini-course, then go deeper on the skills you want most. Every course is taught by real instructors, John and Kai, and built for true beginners. No experience or music reading needed.
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My First Ukulele offers self-paced online ukulele courses for adult beginners, taught by real instructors John and Kai. Start with the free beginner mini-course, then go deeper with focused courses like Mastering Ukulele Strumming & Rhythm.
How It Works
Start with the free mini-course
Get comfortable with the true basics: holding your ukulele, your first chords and your first song. No cost, no card required.
Go deeper on one skill
Choose a focused course on the skill you want to build next, like strumming and rhythm today, with chords coming next.
Learn at your own pace
Every course is self-paced, and paid courses come with lifetime access, so you can come back to any lesson whenever you like.
Our Courses
Two courses are live today, with Understanding Ukulele Chords coming next.
Free Beginner Ukulele Mini-Course
Your on-ramp into playing. Learn how to hold the ukulele, read chord diagrams, strum, play your first chords (C, F and G7), and play your first full song.
$0No cost, no card required
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Mastering Ukulele Strumming & Rhythm
For beginners who already know their first chords and want real strumming control: timing, rhythmic feel, syncopation, percussive strumming, and fixing stiff or uneven strumming.
$49 USDLifetime access
View CourseUkulele ChordsComing soon
Understanding Ukulele Chords
Our next course: a clear, step-by-step guide to understanding ukulele chords, with a worksheet for every lesson so you can practice what you learn.
Coming soonPricing to be announced
Notify Me When It LaunchesWhy Our Courses Are Different
Real Instructors, Real Structure
Every course is taught by real ukulele instructors, John and Kai, and laid out like an in-person lesson plan, so you’re never guessing what to learn next.
Focused on One Skill at a Time
Rather than one generic beginner course, each course goes deep on a single aspect of playing, so you can build the specific skill you actually want.
Progress, Not Perfection
We’re not interested in leaving you hanging so we can sell you the next thing. Each course takes you from the basics of that skill to real, confident ability.
You’re Not Alone in This
Join a community of people building their ukulele skills at the same time as you. Swap stories, celebrate wins, and never figure it out solo.
Who Our Courses Are Built For
This is a great fit if you…
- Have never played the ukulele, or any instrument, before
- Are 40+ and want a patient, step-by-step approach, not a dumbed-down one
- Know roughly what you want to get better at, like strumming or chords
- Want to feel part of a community while you learn, not just consume content alone
This probably isn’t for you if you…
- Are looking for a one-off lesson rather than an ongoing learning journey
- Already play another instrument fluently and want advanced ukulele technique
- Want fast-paced, performance-track content rather than a true-beginner pace
Course Questions, Answered
What’s the difference between the free mini-course and the paid courses?
The free mini-course is your on-ramp: it covers the true basics, like holding the ukulele, your first chords, and your first song. Paid courses go deep on one specific skill, like strumming and rhythm, so you can build real ability in the areas you care about most.
Do I need to finish the free mini-course before buying a paid course?
It helps, since paid courses assume you already know your first chords, but it isn’t strictly required. If you’ve played a little already, you can start with a focused course like Mastering Ukulele Strumming & Rhythm right away.
What courses are coming next?
Understanding Ukulele Chords is our next course, taught by John with a worksheet for every lesson. We’ll add more focused courses over time.
Will I need to keep buying more courses to keep learning?
No. The free mini-course alone can take you from zero to playing your first song confidently on your own. If you want to go deeper on a specific skill, like strumming and rhythm, we also offer focused paid courses, but nothing is required to keep learning.
How long do I have access to a paid course?
Paid courses come with lifetime access, so you can come back to the lessons whenever you like.
Your Next Ukulele Skill Is Closer Than You Think
Start with the free mini-course today, or go straight to strumming if you already know your first chords.