Learn to Play the Ukulele: 3-Week Beginner Series

Come join our 3-week beginner ukulele series and learn how to play this fun instrument!

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  • In-person
  • Wednesday, January 8, 2025
  • 6:00 - 7:00 PM
  • The Chattery Downtown 231 Broad Street Chattanooga, TN 37402

Discover the joy of making music in this fun and engaging 3-week ukulele series! Perfect for beginners, this class will teach you the foundational techniques needed to start playing songs with confidence.

What you’ll learn:

  • How to tune and hold your ukulele comfortably
  • Basic strumming techniques, including 3 versatile patterns
  • Six essential chords and tips for smooth chord changes
  • A repertoire of 6 beginner-friendly songs to kickstart your playing
  • Effective practice strategies to build your skills

By the end of the series, you'll be strumming and singing along to your favorite tunes while building a strong foundation for continued learning. Bring your ukulele and get ready to make music!

Dates for the series are on Wednesdays: January 8, 15 and 22. Don't have a ukelele? No problem. We have a limited amount of ukeleles that can be borrowed.

About the instructor:

Peggy Douglas is a college professor, playwright, performance poet, and musician with various string bands in Chattanooga, TN. She plays ukulele, bass, and banjo and has taught beginners and intermediate ukulele for 8 years. She leads two bands: the Ukuladies and the Bluebelles. Both play old-time, bluegrass, tin pan alley, and gospel for their sheer love of playing music with friends.

Register Here ($44.52)

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