Chatsworth, CA Ukulele Lessons

I cater my lessons to the wants and needs of the individual student. Whether it be to be able to play singalongs or do more advanced material, we'll find out what your goals are and then work to achieve those goals and if you want to, we can continue to work and exceed your original goals. I'm well versed in teaching almost every musical genre there is. So let's work together in whatever style you would like to play and set upon achieving those goals.

Learn fundamental technique in a variety of different styles with an emphasis on the underlying theories that make up the musical world.

Have fun learning uke. I teach finger-picking, strumming, counting and riffs to play your favorite songs with ease!!

Ukelele is a super fun and easy instrument to pick up - with only four strings, it's a little easier to handle than a guitar, and it's widely used in popular music today. I have students as young as 4 years old all the way up to adults looking for a new hobby in their retirement.

Let's sing and play together!

fingerpicking and harmony concepts.

From strumming chords and singing along to finger-style arrangements, let me help you explore all the possibilities of the ukulele!

I especially enjoy introducing beginners of all ages to the ukulele, which was my first musical passion as a young child! These days, my passion is working with my students in ways that prepare them to pursue their musical interests armed with correct posture and hand position, foundational technique, music-reading capabilities, and what I call the "building blocks" of music: knowledge of functional music theory and how to use it.

"Functional music theory" can sound daunting, but in fact it is fascinating, at least the way I teach it, using analogies appropriate to the age of the student, from chords like different types of sandwiches (yum!) to chord progressions like the materials and equipment used to build a house.

I also encourage my students from the start to EXPRESS themselves musically, emotionally, playfully, in ways that keep their imaginations engaged in their musical studies, rather than private lessons becoming stressful or tedious.

Note that young beginners ...

I love the ukulele, and I have been playing uke for many years now. I play strum, chuck, and finger style. Anything from traditional Hawaiian songs, to jazz, or even classic rock. There is no song that cannot be played on ukulele.

Learn songs, develop repertoire, and sound like a native Hawaiian! I can teach you what you need to know to understand chords, technique, improvisation, and self-accompaniment. You'll be jamming IZ in no time. I promise!

Learn some fun songs on this great sounding instrument! We might even sing a few together