Adult Beginners courses
Our next 6-week adult beginners course starts 6pm Tuesday 6 January 2026 at YALM in Norwich City Centre.
Please email Clara if you'd like to join the mailing list so we can let you know when booking opens.
Please email Clara if you'd like to join the mailing list so we can let you know when booking opens.
Ukulele for beginners
Our fun and friendly courses are aimed at absolute beginners and will cover everything you need to know to get started with your ukulele.
We guarantee to have you strumming along to your favourite songs in no time!
The course covers:
Learning the ukulele has become a hugely popular pastime in recent years and we've taught hundreds of people in Norwich how to play!
There are up to 12 participants in a group.
Need a ukulele?
If you'd like to buy a ukulele you can order an Octopus Soprano (great entry level uke) from us here. Or we can lend you a uke to use during the sessions if you want to try before you buy.
We guarantee to have you strumming along to your favourite songs in no time!
The course covers:
- Tuning your uke: Learn the essential skill of tuning your ukulele
- Strumming techniques: Master the art of strumming to create different rhythms
- Develop timing skills: Work on improving this fundamental skill
- Making your first chords: Discover the basic chords that form the foundation of countless songs
- Reading tab: play simple melodies using tablature notation
- Following song sheets: Develop the ability to read and play along with song sheets
- Playing well-known songs together: Put your newly acquired skills to use by playing popular tunes as a group
Learning the ukulele has become a hugely popular pastime in recent years and we've taught hundreds of people in Norwich how to play!
There are up to 12 participants in a group.
Need a ukulele?
If you'd like to buy a ukulele you can order an Octopus Soprano (great entry level uke) from us here. Or we can lend you a uke to use during the sessions if you want to try before you buy.
Terms and conditions
All course bookings are non-refundable. However, if you provide sufficient notice and we are able to fill your space, we will issue a refund. Occasionally refunds may be considered in special circumstances at the tutor’s discretion.
Please note that the full course fee is required regardless of attendance - missed sessions are non-refundable.
If a session is cancelled due to tutor illness the session will be rescheduled or refunded.
Please note that the full course fee is required regardless of attendance - missed sessions are non-refundable.
If a session is cancelled due to tutor illness the session will be rescheduled or refunded.
Our venues
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YALM
21-24 Royal Arcade, Castle Street, Norwich NR2 1NQ We're in the private dining room upstairs on the first floor. Drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to our room by scanning a QR code on your phone. YALM showcases some of the best independent kitchens in the region so you'll probably want to stay for food too! The first floor has wheelchair accessible lift, but there is one step going down to our room. You can park in one of the many multi storeys around the city, but probably best to walk, cycle or jump on a bus if you can. |
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THAT LITTLE NORFOLK STUDIO
Church Lane, Wymondham NR18 0PH The venue is upstairs at the Abbey School Rooms, so unfortunately not suitable for those with limited mobility. There are handrails on both sides of the stairs. There is free on-street parking on Becketswell Road plus plenty of car parks in town just a short walk away. |
Tutor - Clara Wiseman
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Clara is known for her lively uke sessions for adults and children, which she has brought to schools, community groups, and festivals since 2013.
Before joining ILOVEUKE Clara organised arts and music projects at Community Music East and The Garage. She began her musical journey at 18 in all-female punk band PMT, depped in The Uk Subs for several tours and later founded punk ukulele band The Pukes, performing at gigs and festivals across the UK and Europe. Clara also plays bass and guitar and enjoys sewing and crochet. |
Gemma CullingFord
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Gemma founded ILOVEUKE in July 2009. She teaches ukulele in groups of 2-10 year olds at lunchtime and after school, as well as private lessons from her home in Wymondham, Norfolk.
Norwich Ukulele Society was founded by Gemma in February 2010, and it still goes strong with over 40 members today. She has played the ukulele, guitar and bass guitar in various bands and toured in the USA and Europe. She is one half of duo Sink Ya Teeth as well as a solo electronic artist, and has now produced her own children's musical book. |
Feedback from previous participants
'A big thank you for teaching us uke. I have enjoyed it so much and it has given us confidence to continue."
"Clara was brilliant and so helpful and encouraging. I've really enjoyed the course and found it great for all aspects of uke playing, from finger picking to chords and strumming."
"Clara has been an amazing teacher, patient, warm and funny and knowledgable."
"As a complete beginner I have so enjoyed the learning process and the group is so friendly and encouraging."
"Thank you for your patience and encouragement for each of us individuals. I enjoyed the humour, fun, joy, singing and now I can play a few chords!"
"Clara was brilliant and so helpful and encouraging. I've really enjoyed the course and found it great for all aspects of uke playing, from finger picking to chords and strumming."
"Clara has been an amazing teacher, patient, warm and funny and knowledgable."
"As a complete beginner I have so enjoyed the learning process and the group is so friendly and encouraging."
"Thank you for your patience and encouragement for each of us individuals. I enjoyed the humour, fun, joy, singing and now I can play a few chords!"