Ukulele Lessons
Private Lesson Overview
Ukulele lessons are a fun, accessible, and musically rich way for students to explore their creativity and build foundational skills. While ukulele is sometimes seen as a stepping stone to guitar, it is a unique and expressive instrument in its own right—deserving of the same respect and enthusiasm as any other. Whether a student is just beginning or has previous experience, lessons are tailored to their age, interests, and goals to make learning both personal and enjoyable.
Most students work from a method book to build essential skills such as strumming technique, chord shapes, rhythm, and music reading. Teachers also welcome song requests so students can play music they know and love. As students grow, they gain confidence, coordination, and musical understanding—often learning to accompany themselves while singing or even exploring songwriting. Ukulele offers a joyful and rewarding musical journey for learners of all ages.
TUITION
30 minutes – $35
45 minutes – $48
60 minutes – $60
Be sure to consider our group ukulele classes as well!
First Steps Ukulele (ages 6-8)
Strum & Sing Ukulele (ages 8-12)
Late Bloomers Ukulele (adults)
Classical Ukulele (adults)
Watch one of our ukulele students in action!
Ukulele Teachers
Jeremy Hiniker – Guitar & Ukulele
Jeremy is a classical guitarist with over 20 years of experience performing and teaching. He holds advanced degrees in guitar performance and has studied with renowned artists like Rene Izquierdo. Passionate about education, Jeremy helps students build strong fundamentals and technique while exploring a variety of musical styles.
Brett Tennyson – Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Piano
Brett is a skilled multi-instrumentalist and dedicated teacher specializing in guitar, bass, and piano. With a background in performance and education, he brings real-world experience and a personalized approach to every lesson. Brett makes music approachable, helping students of all ages grow in skill, confidence, and creativity.
Parker Dietz – Guitar, Bass, Ukulele, Beginning Piano
Parker Dietz is a versatile guitarist and multi-instrumentalist who blends deep musical history with strong improvisation skills. A Normandale AFA graduate and jazz scholarship recipient, he performs widely across the Twin Cities and teaches through an aural, ear-focused approach that helps students develop their own musical voice.