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Ukulele for beginnersTuesdays 6-7.15pm
14 April - 19 May 2026 £75 Yalm 21-24 Royal Arcade Castle Street Norwich NR2 1NQ With Clara Wiseman |
Our Ukulele for Beginners course for adults takes place in the cosy private dining room upstairs at the fabulous YALM in Norwich City Centre. Perfect for post-work musical fun, and drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to the room!
It's suitable for absolute beginners, and you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with your uke, from tuning, to strumming and making your first chords.
Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Rag'n'Bone Man, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!
Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours.
It's suitable for absolute beginners, and you'll learn everything you need to know to get started with your uke, from tuning, to strumming and making your first chords.
Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Rag'n'Bone Man, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!
Bring your own uke or borrow one of ours.
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Ukulele next stepsTuesdays 6-7.15pm
24 Feb - 24 March 2026 £60 Yalm 21-24 Royal Arcade Castle Street Norwich NR2 1NQ With Clara Wiseman |
Our Ukulele Next Steps course for adults takes place in the cosy private dining room upstairs at the fabulous YALM in Norwich City Centre. Perfect for post-work musical fun, and drinks can be ordered from and delivered direct to the room!
This course is suitable for players who've completed our beginners course as well as players who are feeling a bit rusty and in need of a refresher, or players who are self-taught and would like to check in with the basics.
Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Rag'n'Bone Man, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!
This course is suitable for players who've completed our beginners course as well as players who are feeling a bit rusty and in need of a refresher, or players who are self-taught and would like to check in with the basics.
Song choices can be tailored to the interests of the group, but think pop songs from the likes of Blondie, Rag'n'Bone Man, ABBA, Elvis, Undertones, George Ezra... any style of music can be played on the ukulele!
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. |
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. |
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!"