Fall 2026 Classes:
Ukulele 101
8-week session on Thursdays:
August 27 - October 15
12 - 1 pm
$196
Ukulele Continued
8-week session on Thursdays:
August 27 - October 15
1:15 - 2:15 pm
$196
Ukulele Holiday Jam and Singalong
Thursday, December 10, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
$35
Winter 2027 Classes:
The session will begin on January 28, 2027.
Details to be announced.
Lafayette Community Center
500 St. Mary's Rd, Lafayette
Get more information and register through Lafayette Recreation:
Have you wanted to join a ukulele club but worry you aren't "good enough", or do you already have some experience and want to expand your skills? That's where I come in! My ukulele lessons help you build the skills and confidence you need to play comfortably with others and reach the next level.
I work with adults in a fun, relaxed, and supportive setting, with the personalized guidance only in-person instruction can offer.
Whether you’re brand new to music, want to build confidence before joining a ukulele club, or are simply intrigued by this joyful little instrument, this class is for you! You’ll learn how to hold a ukulele comfortably, play common chords and switch between them smoothly, and strum along to fun songs with a steady rhythm. We’ll do some singing, too! No experience needed. Just bring a ukulele and a willingness to play.
This class is for students who have completed Ukulele 101 or have equivalent experience. You’ll pick up new chords and strumming patterns, improve your ability to strum and sing at the same time, learn to read music, and expand your song repertoire. Prerequisites: Knowledge of at least 8 to 10 chords, familiarity with the island strum, and the ability to play steady down strums while switching between C, Am, F, and G without looking at chord diagrams. Bring your own ukulele and “The Daily Ukulele: 365 Songs for Better Living” (yellow book) by Jim and Liz Beloff, available at Lamorinda Music or online.
"Positive and fun learning environment. Learned chords, strums, things that will enable me to practice on my own." - Elaine S.
"Jen is a great teacher! Her enthusiasm for music is infectious. She makes class fun for everyone." - Kathy S.
"This is a good place to start. I tried other self-instruction books, YouTube and self practice. The structured class setting is working for me." - Jeff P.
"The song choice and style of teaching was supportive and challenging and lots of fun." - Mardi V.
"Great classes, small group setting works!" - Sue G.
I offer private lessons for those who prefer individual instruction and live in Lamorinda (Lafayette, Orinda, and Moraga), Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Danville, Concord, San Ramon, and other East Bay cities. Reach out through my Contact page for more information.
I'd love to help you begin your ukulele adventure!
I've been there! I know what it takes to go from knowing only a couple of chords to feeling at ease playing, singing, and having fun in a group. If I can do it, so can you!
