One of my dreams is to own a pet cow. Even though I grew up on a farm (with cows!) in Ontario, Canada, I never fully appreciated them until recently. Believe it or not, this dream was born because of…

The first time you try to change from C to G7, your fingers can feel like they're trying to solve a little puzzle. If that's where you are right now, don't worry—that's completely normal!

One of the questions beginners consider…

Many people think they need to learn a long list of chords before they can play real songs. The truth is, you can make music with just two. In fact, some of the most enjoyable beginner songs only use…

One of my favourite moments as a teacher is seeing someone play their first song from beginning to end. It doesn't have to be perfect. In fact, it rarely is! But suddenly those chord changes start sounding like real music…

One of the first questions many beginners ask is, "Should I buy a soprano or a concert ukulele?"

The good news is that there isn't a wrong answer.

Both are wonderful instruments to learn on. You can play the same…

You finally bought a ukulele. You're excited to learn. Then you open YouTube and... suddenly there are thousands of videos telling you what to do first.

Should you learn chords?
Should you start with strumming?
Should you play a song…

Something I hear all the time is, "I wish I'd started when I was younger."

I totally get that! But the good news is: you can learn to play the ukulele at [almost] any age.

I've taught hundreds of…

If you're wondering: “What is a good beginner ukulele?” You're probably hoping someone will simply tell you which one to buy.

The good news is that you don't need the most expensive ukulele or the fanciest wood to get started.

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If you've ever picked up a ukulele, watched a few random YouTube videos, and thought, "I still have no idea where to start," you're definitely not alone.

In fact, it's one of the most common things I hear from beginners.

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So you've got your first ukulele... now what?

If you're feeling excited and a little overwhelmed, you're not alone. Almost every beginner wonders where to start, especially if you've never played an instrument before.

The good news is that learning…