Ukulele Lessons in Los Alamitos, CA

I offer my "Jump Start Ukulele" program! We will work on the basics, reading lead sheet, fingerings, strumming etc. When our lessons come to an end, you will be able to play a selection of songs and feel comfortable continuing songs you love on your own.

Number of lessons depends on a variety of factors. Message me for a timeline.

I have been playing the ukulele since 2012. I am now endorsed by Kala ukulele, and write and play the majority of my own songs on the instrument.
It is a fantastic way to get into music and songwriting. I would love to help you find your ukulele fingers!

Ukulele is a very fun instrument, and it's especially great for beginner musicians, or guitarists who want some new inspiration. When I decided to learn ukulele, I found it very rewarding. I even ended up building my own! So, sign up! Let's get started! You won't regret it.

I teach ukulele in various styles. Living and going to graduate school in Hawai`i, I developed an even greater appreciation for the music and the instrument. The ukulele is an important accompanying instrument in Hawaiian music, but it is also a versatile instrument that can be used in various other genres.

If you have experience with ukulele, I will probably ask you to demonstrate your skill level by playing a song you know. If you are picking up the ukulele for the first time, the first lessons will be devoted to learning correct posture and technique, and you will begin playing your first scales, exercises, and open chords. After a few lessons, you will begin to learn your first melodies and repertoire.

After a few weeks, our lessons will likely take two parallel trajectories, playing the lead melodies to songs and playing the rhythmic accompaniment. This will involve learning the scales or collections of notes that make up each song, while also learning the various ...

All styles - strumming, fingerpicking
Improvisation soloing
Proper technique
Repertoire
Music analysis

We will go through the Hal Leonard Ukulele method to get a good foundation on the instrument. Once the basics are learned, the real fun begins! We will learn any songs that you are interested in and discover what the instrument can do together.