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Family Arts - Beginners Ukelele - Starter
Course Summary
Code: T00497
Location: BRIDGWATER ARTS CENTRE
Places: Available
Cost: £0 - £32 Details
Starting: 18 April 2026
Day: Saturday
Time: 10:00
Duration: 1 sessions over 1 week(s)
By continuing you confirm that you are aged 19 or over and have agreed to the the terms and conditions
Description
This Family Beginners Ukulele Course is a fast-paced, 4-hour introduction designed to take families from zero experience to playing popular songs together. The course focuses on building confidence in a fun, relaxed environment, making it an ideal, non-screen activity for parents and children to learn together!
Course Description: Family Ukulele Kick-Start
- Structure:(4 hours total)
- Target Audience:Absolute beginners, families (parents + kids), and children aged 7+
- Goal:To learn basic techniques, essential chords, and 1-2 popular songs to play confidently
Session 1: Getting Started & Foundations
- Introduction to the Uke:How to hold the instrument correctly, proper posture, and tuning
- Basic Anatomy:Understanding strings, frets, and body
- First Chords:Learning 1-finger chords (like C7) to get playing immediately
- Strumming Basics:Fundamental rhythm and down-strumming techniques
- Song 1:Learning a very simple, child-friendly song?
Session 2: Playing & Performing
- Expanding Chords:Adding 2-3 new chords to the repertoire
- Rhythm Patterns:Introducing simple up-and-down strumming patterns
- "Jamming" Skills:Playing together as a group ensemble
- Song 2:Developing a second, more complex song
- Performance:A mini "concert" for families to showcase what they have learned
- Benefits
- Fast Learning:Designed to make rapid progress, moving from "clumsy" to playing music within a few hours
- Bonding Activity:A creative, shared experience for parents and children
- Confidence Building:Encourages musicality in a low-pressure, supportive, and social environment
- Note: 2 children per adult place and children need to be 7+yrs.
What are the entry requirements for this course?
This course is suitable if you're a beginner and want to learn about this subject, and you don't have relevant knowledge or experience.
What will I need to bring?
Please bring a packed lunch with you. Please also bring photo ID with you e.g. passport or driving licence.
Will I be assessed?
There is no formal assessment for this course. Your tutor will provide feedback to help you improve.
What can I do next?
At the end of this course, if you'd like to continue with your learning in this subject, you'll be able to progress onto our Developer Level courses.
Our workshops and courses are designed to provide essential skills, develop confidence and resilience, improve your health and wellbeing, prepare you for further learning or employment, provide ways to learn with your family and build communities. We have a wide range of workshops and courses, and you can explore more on our website. There's something for everyone!
Time and duration
Start Date: 18 April 2026
Start Time: 10:00
Day: Saturday Morning
First Lesson Duration: 04:00
Total Weeks: 1
Location
BRIDGWATER ARTS CENTRE
Bridgwater Arts Centre
11-13 Castle Street
Bridgwater
Somerset TA6 3DD