Making music with others is one of the most lovely ways to make time and space in your life for you, with the possibility of some new friends.
The ukulele is the best and easiest way to learn to make music with others, and meet others in a low stress and friendly social and learning environment.
You’ve got two options for learning ukulele with us, and then (if you like) jumping in the deep end with a ukestra. It is very forgiving. If you are.
Individual Beginner Lesson
Contact Mark to give you a 30 minute Beginners lesson just before a ukestra. One or two of you, $35 per person. (More of you? Let’s talk). You get personalised detailed attention from one of the most experienced teachers of beginners ukulele in the world. After the workshop you can stay for a ukestra at no extra charge (usually $16.50-$22).
Beginner Workshop
Our occasional Beginners Ukulele Workshops is a one-off workshop where you learn the basics. Mark makes it detailed yet fun. During the workshop you learn about 7-8 basic chords, the fundamentals of strumming, basic ukulele technique and 3 to 4 songs. You will be encouraged to sing during the class (pre-requisite – shower singing). (If you pick stuff up quick, you might get all of this in Option One).
This workshop is for people that have not played before, or who need a refresher on their ukulele. If you are uke-ready or can play the guitar well then you more than likely won’t need a beginner session and can join a Ukestra. We even have two weekly Newkestra for newbies, or those who like a slower, more systematic pace of learning.
The Next One is …
- When: Sunday 4 January 2026
- Where: Carrington Bowling Club, Cowper St, Carrington
- Time: 10am-12 midday
Use the form (below) to book in, or see beneath the form for more information before booking.
If you need more structured uke learning opportunities (and are still too scared to join a ukestra) we do occasionally run Ukulele Entree courses. But it depends upon demand.
If you’d like to know why people do it, have a look at some of these (unsolicited) testimonials.
Booking form for Beginners Ukulele Workshop
Your Teacher – Mark Jackson
Over the 16-ish years Mark has taught thousands of people how to play the uke.
All ages are welcome; from 8 to 108 years old, although children should be accompanied by an adult. The cost for the two hour workshop (or a half hour private lesson) is $35. (Don’t forget that regular ukestras are about half that price).
We can also go out to regional NSW areas for special one-off workshops so contact us if you have a group that would like to learn. We are building a reputation for giving informed, innovative and entertaining ukestration workshops in such diverse places as Reykjavik, Hanoi, Port Macquarie, Inverell, Melbourne, Singapore and Driftpile, Alberta (look it up, it’s real).
Please book in (using the form above), or ring (043 043 4291) or email Mark to book in. We need to know what you may have played before, whether you have a uke or not, and whether you need to come or not!
Ukes to you!