by Alice Bulmer | Jan 19, 2021 | Beginner ukulele, Ukulele lessons, Ukulele strumming, Ukulele teaching
Some of the most common questions I hear as a ukulele teacher are: 1. How do I know which strum to play for a particular song? And, in the beginner class: 2. Why do we have to learn strumming straight away? Can’t I just learn chords? I’ve written this post to address...
by Alice Bulmer | Dec 9, 2020 | Beginner ukulele, Ukulele lessons, Ukulele practice tips
One of the many fun things you can do with a ukulele, after you’ve learned a few basic chords, is learn to fingerpick. Have you ever sat and watched someone play a beautiful picking pattern, and thought, “That sounds amazing, and I wish I could do it, but I’m sure...
by Alice Bulmer | Apr 30, 2020 | Beginner ukulele, Ukulele lessons, Ukulele teaching
Learning to play ukulele in a group is great. In fact, I think it’s actually better than learning on your own. With most musical instruments, group teaching is a cost-saving option. When a teacher has four or five students in a group, they’ll get a better hourly rate,...
by Alice Bulmer | Sep 8, 2019 | Beginner ukulele, Ukulele lessons, Ukulele teaching
Tips to get the most out of ukulele lessons The ukulele is the easiest and quickest instrument to learn from scratch. You can go from zero to playing confidently in just a few weeks. But don’t underestimate how much you’ll be learning along the way. Here are some tips...
by Alice Bulmer | May 7, 2019 | Beginner ukulele, Ukulele beginners, Ukulele lessons, Ukulele practice tips, Ukulele teaching
This post is about how to find time to practice the ukulele, in your already busy life. In order to do regular ukulele practice you’ll need to form a new habit. Some people find it very easy to take on a new habit. Others will find the week rushes by and they haven’t...
by Alice Bulmer | Mar 4, 2019 | Beginner ukulele, Ukulele beginners, Ukulele lessons, Ukulele practice tips, Ukulele strumming, Ukulele teaching
Here are some tips on how to practice a song, for beginner ukulele players. Because playing songs is where the fun really kicks in. (Click here to read the first post in my Ukulele practice tips series.) When you learn a new song, don’t just start at the beginning and...
