Ukulele Lessons in Ilkley and Online
I offer ukulele lessons at my home studio in Ilkley!
I've been teaching music now for over 20 years to hundreds of pupils of all ages and abilities on a 1:1 basis.I have pupils travelling to me for lessons from Ilkley, Ben Rhydding, Addingham, Menston, Burley in Wharfedale, Otley, Keighley, Skipton, Guiseley, Bolton Abbey, Bradford, Leeds City Centre and more. Additionally I provide tuition online via Zoom, FaceTime or Skype and have nationwide and international pupils.
What is a ukulele?
A ukulele is a small 4-stringed instrument that comes in 4 sizes which are soprano, concert, tenor and baritone (smallest to largest). The first three sizes are all tuned in exactly the same way - the preference comes down to size and aesthetics. The baritone differs as it is tuned just like the top 4 strings of a guitar.
Why learn ukulele?
Five positives of learning ukulele:
- There is no doubt that the ukulele is a beginner-friendly instrument. Some of the chord shapes only involve 1 or 2 fingers and a simple strum can be achieved with a stroke of your thumb.
- Small, light and easy to carry. You can't get much more portable than the ukulele.
- Inexpensive (although beware of sub-£20 ones!), therefore not too much of a financial commitment to get started.
- It can be an easy gateway for children and adults alike into playing the guitar if that was a goal.
- A lot of pop songs can be easily adapted for the instrument. Alongside pop and rock songs, I have taught blues, jazz and classical pieces on the ukulele so it isn't as musically limiting as you may imagine.
I am also now offering a 10-week beginners Ukulele crash course: more info here https://www.bensiddallmusic.co.uk/ilkley-beginner-ukulele-course/