Group ukulele lessons for music loving adults.

Held in the historic city of Bath and market town Corsham. Our lessons are centred around graded classes including the opportunity to take London College of Music examinations for Ukulele.

£55 per term

YOU HAVE A MUSICAL DREAM

Jamming around a campfire with friends, learning a song you can play with your child, or even teaching others about music…

BUT LIKE MANY OF US YOU’RE HESITANT!
“WHAT IF I’M TERRIBLE AT IT?”

The dialogue inside your head is telling you a million reasons why you shouldn’t start - you’re not good enough, you haven’t got time, it’s too expensive, you’re too old, etc.

Maybe you regret giving up an instrument you were learning when you were younger. Life got busy and you never went back to it. You’ve considered picking it up again, but don’t know where to start. You think it might be too late.


WE CAN SHOW YOU IT’S NEVER TOO LATE.

How It Works

MONTHLY LESSONS

One group lesson per month. Lessons can be 30 - 60 minutes depending on the group size.

PRACTICE COMMITMENT

All you need is 10 - 15 min practice, 3 times per week. Your musical journey should fit around your schedule, not feel like a chore.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED

A ukulele, a tuner, a music stand, London College of Music Ukulele handbook fo your chosen grade and pen and notepad.

ANN ACHIEVED AN INCREDIBLE 100% IN HER UKULELE GRADE 1

“BSOU has been brilliant at giving me confidence to learn a new instrument as an adult.”

“The tutors are very encouraging and supportive. I have even had the confidence to play my ukulele in different places including supporting my class of 6 year olds with their assembly”

Claire

Classes on Offer

Grade One

Best suited for:
Beginner players who can confidently play and change between the C, F and G chord on the ukulele. If you’re a novice then take a look at our free Are you ready? mini course to help get you started.

Next class starts:

Location: Bath Aqua Glass, 105-107 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BW

You will learn:

  • How to read music TAB to play simple melodies on the ukulele

  • Your first 12 chords.

  • An Introduction to fingerpicking.

  • Reading music notification and rhythmic strumming pattern.

  • Identifying major, minor or dominant 7th chords by ear.

  • The Parts of the ukulele.

  • Accompanying a melody.

  • Identifying key signatures and time signatures.

Grade Two

Best suited for:
Experienced players who can confidently play a range of major, minor or dominant 7th chords.

Next class starts:

Location: Bath Aqua Glass, 105-107 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BW

You will learn:

  • Read music TAB to play intermediate melodies on the ukulele.

  • Learn 17 chords.

  • Intermediate fingerpicking.

  • Read music notification and rhythmic strumming patterns.

  • Learn the notes on a ukulele up to the third fret.

  • Identifying the progression from major too minor or minor to major chords.

  • The parts of the ukulele.

  • Accompany a melody.

  • Identify key signatures and time signatures.

Grade Three

Best suited for:
Experienced players who can confidently play a wide range of major, minor, dominant 7 and bar chords.

Next class starts:

Location: Bath Aqua Glass, 105-107 Walcot Street, Bath, BA1 5BW

You will learn:

  • Read music TAB to play intermediate melodies on the ukulele.

  • Learn 18 chords (including bar chords).

  • Intermediate/advanced fingerpicking.

  • Read music notification and advance rhythmic strumming patterns (using semiquaver rhythms).

  • Learn the notes on a ukulele up to the fifth fret.

  • Identifying major, minor and dominant 7th chords by ear.

  • Learn all the parts of the ukulele.

  • Accompany an advanced melody.

  • Identify key signatures ad time signatures (4/4, ¾ or 6/8).

Grade Four

Best suited for:
Experienced players who can confidently play a wide range of major, minor, dominant 7 and bar chords.

Next class starts:

Location: The Pound Arts Centre, Pound Pill, Corsham, SN13 9HX

You will learn:

  • Read music TAB to play intermediate melodies on the ukulele.

  • Learn 18 chords (including bar chords).

  • Intermediate/advanced fingerpicking.

  • Read music notification and advance rhythmic strumming patterns (using semiquaver rhythms).

  • Learn the notes on a ukulele up to the fifth fret.

  • Identifying major, minor and dominant 7th chords by ear.

  • Learn all the parts of the ukulele.

  • Accompany an advanced melody.

  • Identify key signatures ad time signatures (4/4, ¾ or 6/8).

ALAN ACHIEVED A MERIT IN GRADE 1

“I really like having a face to face tutor who sees if I'm not doing things correctly & who I can ask.”

Alan

NEVER PLAYED BEFORE?

Learn to play the ukulele in less than 10 minutes!

We’ve created a free online lesson to teach you the basic so you’re ready to join our graded classes.

You will learn: How to hold the ukulele, how to play your first three chords; C, F and G, and two Strumming Techniques (up down and island strum).

Hello!
We’re Angelique & Lucy

The co-founders of Bath School of Ukulele (BSoU). 

We’re here to help you develop your skill and confidence as a ukulele musician, whatever your musical experience. We’ll give you the steps, training and support to become the best musical version of yourself.

No wishy-washy lessons, you are going to develop your skills and we’ll continue to take you to the next level in your musical journey and have a lot of fun along the way.

Why graded ukulele?

So you can feel the sense of achievement through your musical journey.

There is no requirement to take an exam. However you will be working towards a performance, or following the London College of Music grade syllabus so you’ll never feel like you’re just standing still.

  • Learn a new skill

  • Develop your playing technique

  • Work towards something that matters to you

  • Make connections

  • Opportunity to gain a recognised qualification

  • Gain a solid foundation in general musicianship

  • Do something for yourself

Next Classes Start:

Grade 1, July 2023 Grade 2, July 2023 Grade 3, July 2023 Grade 4, July 2023

Payment Options:

£49 one term ( 3 lessons)
£95 two terms (6 lessons)

Register to join a Classes

Please complete the form below and we’ll get back to you to confirm how we can help you to start your musical journey with BSoU.

GOOD TO KNOW

All our pupils will need to have their own ukulele (with a strap), a tuner and the relevant grading handbook.

FAQs

Find the answers to our most frequently asked questions on the right. Otherwise contact us via email or Instagram if you have any questions. We’d love to here from you.

  • Grade 1 is for beginner ukulele players who can confidently play and change between the C, F and G chords. If you’re a novice then take a look at our free mini course to teach you all you need to know to start Grade 1.

  • Yes, you will need you own ukulele for our classes. You will also need a tuner, a music stand, London College of Music Ukulele handbook for your chosen grade and pen and notepad.

  • Missed a lesson? We’ll provide you with a video of the lesson material so you won’t miss out. We don’t offer refunds on missed lessons.

  • Yes, we have a student Whatsapp group where you can ask questions and get support from us and other students. You will also have access to the video lessons after each class as a guide while you practice.

    If you would like one-to-one support, we offer paid zoom lessons for existing students at £25 per hour. Contact us to find out more.

  • Yes, we offer a comprehensive online course for Grade 1 which you can access at you own leisure. The Grade 2 online course will be available soon.

    Visit Online Course