If you know a few chords and strums on the ukulele but want to go further, this series will give you a solid foundation and the confidence to play songs well. Over six weeks, we’ll cover steady strumming patterns, the most useful chord shapes, and simple melody playing. You’ll also learn how to transpose songs to easier keys and add expression through variation. Expect folk classics, sing-alongs, and a few surprises from pop, rock, and jazz—always broken down into clear, doable steps. Each session includes guided practice, review videos, and printed materials so you can keep improving between classes.

Brave beginners are welcome.

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These 6 75-minute sessions total 7.5 hours of instruction. I'm video recording every session, and you'll get a link to each video roughly 24-hours after each class. I think you'll get the best experience by showing up for each class, but if you need to miss any sessions, I've got you covered.

Course Details:

When - Starts Wednesday, September 10, 2025
Time - 12:00–1:15 AM Central (1:00–2:15 PM Eastern)
What - We’ll start each class with a quick review, then we’ll cover new techniques and tunes. Expect to do a lot of playing in each session.
Where - Online via Zoom - I'll send you the link.

Schedule

Wednesday, September 10, 12:00–1:15 AM Central (1:00–2:15 PM Eastern)

Wednesday, September 17, 12:00–1:15 AM Central (1:00–2:15 PM Eastern)

Wednesday, September 24, 12:00–1:15 AM Central (1:00–2:15 PM Eastern)

Wednesday, October 1, 12:00–1:15 AM Central (1:00–2:15 PM Eastern)

Wednesday, October 8, 12:00–1:15 AM Central (1:00–2:15 PM Eastern)

Wednesday, October 15 - No class this week. Practice your tunes!

Wednesday, October 22, 12:00–1:15 AM Central (1:00–2:15 PM Eastern)

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If you’re on the fence, here’s what students have said about my teaching:

• "I really loved how you set it up as a journey of discovery. You are an exceptional teacher."

• “As a beginner, everything was easy to understand and challenging enough to inspire me to continue..."

• “As you know, he is a fabulous musician and that does not always translate into being a good teacher; but in this case it does. He's charismatic, interesting, and tells great stories. He presents the information in the lessons logically and sequentially with many reviews of the material along the way, so that you do not feel lost.”

• "Steve is an excellent teacher. He will compare to or exceed the best teacher you ever had in school.”

• "You have the ability to make the student feel as if they are having a private lesson with a good friend."

This course may sell out quickly—register now and secure your “seat.”

See you soon,
Stephen