CLASS OFFERING
— and Our instructors cover proper strumming technique, chord shapes, fingerpicking patterns, rhythm and timing, ear training, and music theory — building a real musical foundation while keeping every lesson fun and rewarding. The ukulele is a wonderful starting point for younger students and a genuinely satisfying standalone instrument for players of all ages. Many of our ukulele students are surprised by just how much musical depth this little instrument holds.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Your first lesson starts with the basics: how to hold the ukulele correctly, how to tune it (and keep it in tune), your first two or three chords, and a simple strumming pattern that lets you play a real song by the end of the lesson. For most students, that first real song arrives faster than expected — and that early win is a powerful motivator.
From there, lessons build toward a wider chord vocabulary, smoother transitions, fingerpicking techniques, and an understanding of basic music theory that opens up more advanced playing. Students who want to sing while they play will work on coordinating strumming with their voice — a skill that develops naturally with consistent practice.
Advanced ukulele students explore melodic soloing, jazz chord voicings, percussion techniques, and advanced fingerpicking arrangements. The ukulele’s ceiling is much higher than most people expect.
who is it for
Students who want to start with something approachable before moving to guitar
Students who love Hawaiian, folk, pop, or indie music
Adults who want a fun, low-pressure instrument to learn and play
Anyone who has always wanted to play an instrument but doesn’t know where to start
Children as young as age 4-5 — ukulele is perfectly sized for small hands
STYLES & GENRES OFFERED
The ukulele is incredibly versatile. Our instructors teach across a wide range of musical styles
and are happy to follow the student’s musical interests wherever they lead.
LESSONS & SCHEDULING
Our ukulele lessons are available in 30, 45, and 60-minute formats — designed to fit the age, experience level, and goals of each student. Most beginners start with 30-minute sessions and progress to longer lessons as their skills develop. We recommend 60-minute lessons for intermediate and advanced students working toward performance or audition goals.
We’re open Monday through Saturday, 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM at both our North Lakewood Ranch and East Bradenton locations. Flexible rescheduling and a friendly enrollment process make it easy to get started and keep going.
What Our Students
& Families Are Saying
“My 6-year-old was too young for guitar but desperate to play something. The ukulele was perfect. Her instructor at Premier is wonderful with young kids and she has progressed so quickly.”
“I retired last year and always wanted to play music. Ukulele seemed approachable and I was right. My instructor made the first few lessons so enjoyable — I’m now playing songs I love every day at home.”
ENROLL TODAY
Soprano ukulele is the most common starting size and works well for most children and adults. Concerts and tenors are slightly larger and suit older students or those with larger hands. We’ll advise you on sizing at your first consultation.
It’s one of the best. The nylon strings are gentle on small fingers, the instrument is lightweight and easy to hold, and students can play real songs within the first few lessons. Many of our youngest students start on ukulele and later transition to guitar or another instrument.
Both, and that’s what makes it wonderful. It is very accessible as a starting point, but it is also a genuinely serious instrument with a rich musical tradition and significant technical depth. World-class ukulele players like Jake Shimabukuro have taken the instrument to extraordinary heights.
Yes — many foundational skills transfer directly. Chord shapes, strumming patterns, ear training, and music reading all carry over when a student transitions from ukulele to guitar. It’s a wonderful on-ramp.
A quality beginner ukulele starts around $50-80. We can recommend specific brands and models that offer great sound and playability at an accessible price point. We’d rather you invest in a decent instrument from the start than struggle with a poor-quality one.
