Free song tutorials, play alongs & practice exercises on YouTube
Tons of free ukulele resources & printouts for beginners
Ukulele Wine Club- A monthly meetup + PDF chart library + supportive community
Essential (and fun) music theory for ukulele players from a music theory nerd!
Tips for ukulele players that want to sing - from a vocalist!
In-person Sip & Strum meetups in my local community
Group in-person beginner classes available
Monthly meetups, PDF chord charts, a community Discord channel and more.
Hi Kathryn! Just wanted to say thank you again for all the amazing work you’re doing! Your videos are really motivating me and always such a joy to learn from, even if I’m struggling ☺️ I just wanted to let you know that.
"I appreciate so much how you explain the counting and the singing key and just all the details you put into these. The quality of your lessons is seriously top notch. I love the quick play-along tutorials out there as well, they're great to learn how to play a song real quick but I always have questions about, like....the more technical side I guess you could say? You cover it perfectly, thank you so much."
“Wow, clearly a lot of time and energy went into this tutorial. I’m impressed at how organized this tutorial is and how you cover a range of skill levels. The download is great as well. I’ve subscribed.”
“Recently discovered your website. I love your style of teaching- detailed, slow-paced, very enlightening and encouraging for a newbie like me. Thank you very, very much!! Keep up the wonderful work."
Kathryn is a music teacher, songwriter, performing artist, mom and occasional wine sipper. She has a Masters degree in music from the University of North Texas and has taught music to kids and adults for over 12 years. Kathryn lives in the Hudson Valley region of NY with her husband, their two small children, dog Finn, and chickens. She and her husband also run a music lesson/production studio together.
She loves playing ukulele to stay positive, reduce anxiety and connect with others around the world.
Kathryn is also a proud ambassador of Kala Brand ukuleles! You can read more here.
If strumming is your top challenge on the ukulele, you are not alone! It is the number one thing my students come to me with, and through teaching my beginner group classes and private lessons, I've put together this method of learning strumming that builds a strong foundation in rhythm, to help you be a more confident player. Here's a link to the first video.
Beginners can learn a few songs without knowing music theory, but once you unlock a few basic concepts, learning songs will be a WHOLE lot easier! All those letters and chords will start to make a little more sense. Don't be scared, music theory can be super fun! Watch this video + download the free workbook to follow along.
Here are 6 essential steps to learning a song–and I mean REALLY getting to know the song inside and out. The LYRICS Method goes deeper than just playing the notes and the chords of a song. By applying these steps to the next song you learn you'll start to open your ears to hear more, you'll begin to trust yourself more to make your own musical choices, and you'll be a more confident player.
I've made a handful of my PDF chord & lyric charts available for free. These are all in easy ukulele keys and come with chord diagrams, lyrics and chords, plus a chart with slash notation you can count and follow along with the chords.
Kala Gloss Solid Cedar Top Acacia Tenor with Cutaway & EQ
This is my all time favorite ukulele to play - it's a tenor made from cedar and acacia with a built in tuner and EQ. My go to ukulele, as well as my professional instrument.
Kala Satin Mahogany Baritone Ukulele w/ EQ
If you are baritone curious, I highly recommend this baritone ukulele from Kala. It has a warm and deep tone, and the wood is gorgeous. This one has the built in tuner as well as EQ, but they make one without the electronics as well.
Kala Waterman Soprano - Great for Kids!
This is a perfect ukulele for kids. It has a good sound, will stay in tune and it's also waterproof! It can take a gentle to medium beating (ask my 2yr old and 4yr old kids!) and it's also great for travel, or for a trip to the beach. If you're looking for a starter instrument for a young musician, this is a great option.
HangWithMe Ukulele Wall Mount
Curious Elixir No. 1
Sound Smith Quilted Ash Tenor