Why the Ukulele?
First and foremost the ukulele is just an instrument – but it is an instrument that can be learnt remarkably quickly and play any style of music! All you need (apart from your uke & tuner) is a vague sense of rhythm, and that’s about it! The other reason why we use the uke is that there is bound to be a uke club or band or pub sing-along event happening somewhere near you – so what better way to hone your new found talents and use them regularly?
Ukulele from Scratch – So how does it work?
Ukulele from Scratch is not about trying to turn you into a musical prodigy or virtuoso. It’s about teaching you to understand the basics of popular music so that you can have fun. You won’t need to learn to read music or enter a world of complicated musical theory. You will learn the basics of song structures, chords and rhythm. You will learn how to practice effectively and be amazed how much of what you are learning will help you teach yourself long after the course has finished.
The Course Leader - Stewart Murdoch
I set up Ukulele from Scratch because when I was learning, I couldn't find anyone to teach me! I ended up teaching myself, often the hard way and with habits that I discovered later, needed to be avoided. I have integrated all the information that I wished I had had when I started and in a way where musical theory is not required- but fun is!