Learn how to play the ukulele without overwhelm in a calm & relaxed setting
From a music teacher & performing artist with a masters degree
WHAT is ukulele wine time?
Welcome to Ukulele Wine Time – where learning ukulele is super fun and low pressure! These videos and tutorials are designed for beginners (and beyond!), guiding you step-by-step through songs and practice exercises. You'll always find options to level up your strumming and musicality when you're feeling ready.
(And remember, wine is always optional!)
Each lesson includes essential details like:
Counting to help you keep your place & know how long to hold each chord
Key signature explanations for better chord/key understanding
Vocal starting pitch to help you sing with confidence!
Strumming pattern options so you can grow at your own pace
ukulele wine time offers:
Free song tutorials, play alongs & practice exercises on YouTube
Tons of free ukulele resources & printouts for beginners (scroll down for Freebies!)
Ukulele Wine Club: diver deeper with monthly meetups + PDF chart library + practice tracks, a supportive community & more!
Essential (and fun) music theory for ukulele players (from a music theory nerd, me!)
Tips for ukulele players that want to sing - from a vocalist! (also me.)
In-person Sip & Strum meetups in my local community
Group in-person beginner classes available (depending on availability)
song tutorials
Explore a variety of free song tutorials over on YouTube. I take you step-by-step through the song, showing how to play the chords, strumming options, how to count, a full song run through and lots more.
practice exercises
Make practice simple and fun! My new series, 5 Minute Practice, is great for busy folks and for those with resistance to practicing.
(I can 100% relate to both!)
Ukulele wine club
A joyful ukulele collective where you can meetup with fellow
beginner ukulele players.
Fun and supportive community,
monthly meetups, workshops, access to my PDF chord chart library,
and lots more.
Get started with my
Free Strumming for Beginners Workbook
+ step-by-step video series.
What people are saying about ukulele wine time
“I swear this channel has inspired me to start again. We need more senseis like this who feel like senpais, Good Vibes and well-thought easy lessons which can help us carry out the hardest tasks. Thank you so much.”
- -@GaleebArTravels , youtube subscriber
"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."
- MC, YouTube subscriber
“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.”
-JDtwelve12, YouTube Subscriber
“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."
-Alicia Q, YouTube Subscriber
"I already knew how to play the island strum, but now I actually understand what I'm playing!"
-Pat, ukulele student
About Kathryn
Meet Kathryn – a music teacher, songwriter, and performing artist who believes in the power of music to connect and uplift. Holding a Master's degree in Music and with over a decade of experience teaching all ages, Kathryn crafts engaging and fun learning experiences.
Based in the scenic Hudson Valley, NY, she's also a busy mom to two young kids (plus pup Finn and some chickens!). She runs a music lesson and production studio as a partner with her husband, and they both enjoy bringing more harmony to their community.
An occasional wine sipper herself, Kathryn cherishes playing ukulele to find creative time and joy in a chaotic world, and to help others do the same. She loves staying positive and building connections worldwide through music, and is delighted to be a Kala Brand Ambassador.
(Photo is from a local in-person ukulele beginner class)
Free Ukulele Resources!
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Strumming for beginners Workbook + video series
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.
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Essential music theory for beginners workbook
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.
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How to learn a song in 6 steps
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.
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chord & lyric charts
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.
Kathryn's Favorite Things
Kala Brand Ukuleles
It's no secret that I love playing Kala ukuleles! They are beautiful dependable instruments with a great sound. And no matter what size you're looking for, they've got a great option.
Get 10% off your next Kala order with my link: kalabrand.com/ukulele-wine-time
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.
Openhagen Wall Mounts
If you want more music and creativity in your life, I always recommend keeping your instrument in plain sight, rather than tucked away in a case. These wooden wall mounts are so pretty, and I love they way they look in my studio and living room.
Get 10% off with my code KATH10
HangWithMe Ukulele Wall Mount
I have two of these in my studio, as well as the larger guitar sized one and they are awesome. I love how they look on the wall, the wood is super minimalist and beautiful. :)
Sound Smith Ukuleles
If you're looking for a unique premium quality ukulele from a small business with a HUGE heart, I highly recommend checking out Sound Smith! The founder Shannon is also a musician mama with two little kids, so I totally related to her story- running a business while raising a family.
So awesome!
Get 15% with my code WINETIME15
Sound Smith Quilted Ash Tenor
The translucent beauty in the quilted ash on these is just breathtaking. So easy to play and truly lovely tone. I have loved adding this special and unique instrument to my collection, and it's one of my favorites to play!
