Ukulele Lessons in Fort Campbell, KY

Whether you just love the sound or were inspired by the many Ukulele songs out there, I can help you shine on the "Little Guitar". My lessons are centered around playing songs both using strum as well as picking methods.
In no time you will strumming along with Twenty-One Pilots or Grace Vanderwal or maybe some others that you never knew you could play.

strumming, picking and playing more than just songs written for ukulele

Learn how to play basic chords and sing your favorite songs.
Explore how chords are built and how to read music charts.
How to watch videos and play like your favorite artists.
Compile your Ukulele Songbook - and maybe create your own songs?

Everything from basic chords and strums to more complex strumming patterns and fingerpicking. Learn to accompany yourself while singing, or learn how to play chord melodies and intricate melodic arrangements or anything in between!

For students who have played an instrument prior to our lessons, I try and shape a curriculum entirely based upon the specific goals of the student, and I rarely use text books although I use a lot of exercises and educational material when appropriate.  I feel learning to play and transcribe songs and solos to increase a students self reliance and confidence is my most important job.  Most students come to me looking for structure so I try and provide a clear path to their goals. For students with no prior music experience I use text books, and exercises to strengthen their technique, expose them to musical ideas, and give them a foundation for basic theory.  After that is accomplished I move into a curriculum that is more personal to their specific goals.

I have experience teaching students from beginner to advanced ages 4+. This is a fun instrument especially for kids to start with as they progress through their musical journey.

I am truly passionate about your success in becoming the best guitar player you choose to be! I like to teach with repetition (wax on wax off) and prefer to present the big picture first so that every obstacle may potentially never be an obstacle for you. I take years of teaching experience and what have been topics of frustration brought to me from students in the past... I try to smooth the road and teach you so you get the highest yield of success for your money with as little headaches as possible :) for example: I begin with bar chords not folk chords. I would LOVE to have the opportunity to explain "WHY" and show you how great you can be in WAY less time than a traditionalist guitar teacher would get you...

I work with the student to develop a curriculum based on their musical interests and my own teaching pedagogy. I strongly feel that for musicians to own their education, they must have a say in what they play. Assigning method books and mindless etudes to practice doesn't have nearly the same effect asking them "Ok, what kind of music do YOU like? What do you want to PLAY? What do you want to LEARN?".

I believe that students learn best when they are invested in a subject, and the best way to get them invested is to individually get to know each one, speak to them on their level, and get them playing music they're interested in.

I teach Ukulele to all people interested in learning! I’ll work with you to learn how to tune the instrument, and start strumming on the first lesson! I specialize in Blues, Jazz, and Singer Songwriter styles, and music theory, improv, and more! Take this little instrument as far as you want to, and it is fun:)

Do you dream of being a ukulele player? Imagine you playing ukulele with confidence and control delivering any song and style you choose. With some simple yet powerful training you can learn to play ukulele using the techniques of professionals and get amazing results. Zelda Sheldon is not only a seasoned and professional ukulele performer, author, certified and music teacher but also an inspiring coach gifted in taking ukulele players of all ages and popular styles to the next level.