Learn to Play the Ukulele for Absolute Beginners

It’s never too late to learn something new! This relaxed 5‑week course is designed for adult beginners, and no music knowledge is required!

Across five Saturday afternoons, you’ll learn how to hold and tune your ukulele, 7+ essential basic chords and how to transition between them, how to read chord charts, how to practice and develop muscle memory, a variety of strum patterns plus playing and singing along to well‑known songs + a whole lot more! Sessions are hands‑on, friendly, and paced to support absolute beginners in a small‑group environment.

If you don’t have a uke, loaner ukuleles and music stands are available (please let me know in advance)

The course will be held at the Down to Earth Space in Newport. Giving us a calm, private, and welcoming space to learn and make music together!

Course Dates (5 Saturdays) 2 hour sessions 2.00pm to 4.00pm (Note: 5 Dec 1pm- 3pm):

14 Nov 2pm – 4pm

21 Nov 2pm- 4pm

28 Nov 2pm – 4pm

5 Dec 1pm – 3pm

12 Dec 2pm – 4pm

Full Course Fee:

$225 — includes workbook

What to expect

Fun, hands‑on learning

Small group sizes

Inclusive, community‑minded atmosphere

Loaner ukes + stands available

Workbook included

Bookings are essential — places are limited to keep the group small, friendly, and personal.

What to Bring — Your uke (if you have one) and water bottle

About Your Teacher:

Hi there! My name is Janet Raine and I love sharing the joy of playing the ukulele! The ukulele is wonderfully accessible — easy to learn, portable, uplifting, social, and fun — and it welcomes players of all ages and abilities. I’ve been playing for over ten years now, and I began exactly where many beginners start: as a complete novice with no musical background at all. Learning the ukulele opened up a whole new world of creativity, confidence, and connection for me, and that experience shapes the way I teach today.

My beginner‑friendly classes focus on getting you playing quickly, even if you’ve never read music or picked up an instrument before. Whether you’re looking for relaxation, creativity, community, or simply a joyful new hobby, the ukulele is a wonderful companion — and I’m here to guide you with patience, encouragement, and plenty of fun along the way.

I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your uke journey! And please let me know if you have any questions.

Yours in UKE! Janet