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Learn Ukulele Online

Fun, Structured Lessons with Matt Stead

Join 100,000+ players learning step by step with 10+ courses, live workshops & a supportive community.

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Black Friday
Welcome Offer!

Get 30% off Annual Membership all weekend using the code BF2025 🎉
Perfect if you’ve been enjoying my lessons and want to take your ukulele playing further.

✔ All 10 courses
✔ Hundreds of arrangements
✔ Weekly live workshops
✔ Friendly community
✔ Member feedback system

 

 


✨ Code: BF2025 (new members)

🎶 Play real songs from day one
📹 Easy-to-follow video lessons
🎸 Learn at your own pace

🎁 Start Playing Today – Free Ukulele Taster Course

New Arrivals

CHRISTMAS UKULELE RETREAT 2025
December 8-10th 
Last few tickets available: here

FOREST UKULELE RETREAT 2026
August 22 - 24 2026
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UKULELE FESTIVAL OF GREAT BRITAIN 2026
August 14 - 16 2026
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10 Step-by-Step Ukulele Courses
Explore all 10 courses — from beginner to advanced

Click on a course to learn more

Meet Your Teacher – Matt Stead

 

“I’ve been teaching ukulele online and in person for over 20 years. Thousands of students describe my lessons as patient, clear, and fun. Whether you’re brand new or advanced, my structured courses and live workshops make learning ukulele step-by-step and enjoyable.”

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🎵 “What My Students Are Saying” 🎵

 

I’m so grateful for the amazing students who’ve shared their journey. Here’s what a few of them had to say. 

 

'Matt teaches in a way that has you believe you can play something you never dreamt you could. And after the lesson you can.' Laura Blore

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Check out my new regular

Student Spotlight page

 

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Student spotlight: Asia's ukulele journey
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Student spotlight! Ted's ukulele learning journey
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Student spotlight! Karen's ukulele learning journey
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Adrian's 6 month ukulele journey
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Linda's 2 year ukulele journey
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'It was a lucky day that I happened upon Matt Stead online!! I was able to strum chords on my uke but wanted to advance from there. Matt’s lessons and playalongs are brilliant! They are fun and he has such an easy, personable style. Plus, I learn so much each time. This has been the best thing to happen to my ukulele playing!!' - Charlene Dalton

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Black Friday
Welcome Offer!

Get 30% off Annual Membership all weekend using the code BF2025 🎉
Perfect if you’ve been enjoying my lessons and want to take your ukulele playing further.

✔ All 10 courses
✔ Hundreds of arrangements
✔ Weekly live workshops
✔ Friendly community
✔ Member feedback system

 

 


✨ Code: BF2025 (new members)

Matt’s Latest Free Video Lessons

"Matt's amazingly kind and expert teaching gave me the confidence I needed to learn to play the the ukulele while having great fun doing it." Steve Edelstein

Here are my most recent free video lessons I recorded. If you love these why not join as a member? You'll get access to literally hundreds like this, full worksheets, tabs and 10 full structured courses -  from beginners to advanced?

Start Your Ukulele Journey with Confidence

Everything you need to go from absolute beginner to confident player — even if you’ve never picked up a ukulele before.

"Matt Stead shares his time, talents and enthusiasm generously with ukulele students of many abilities. It's genuinely hard to tell who is having the most fun!" 

- David Whittie

🌿 Learn Ukulele Your Way
 

Whether you’re a total beginner or ready to go pro, choose the membership that fits your journey — and start learning in a way that’s fun, supportive, and completely flexible.

🎸 Why Members Love It

 

The most well-paced and most detailed lessons I have seen since I started learning the ukulele. Thank you Matt!  - Antonio Moreno Márquez

It's amazing how Matt can simplify complex techniques into achievable steps.Rebecca Myers

Matt is definitely my favourite ukulele teacher. I discovered his lessons on YouTube after learning for around four years from quite a few others. The best explanations of technique and theory concepts, wonderful musical selections, and a warm and welcoming community! - Patricia Lebreton

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Silver

Membership

Perfect for getting started

✅ Access to my core courses
✅ Free worksheets for all live lessons
✅ Member forum access
✅ Over 100 downloadable arrangements
✅ Cancel anytime — no commitment

Courses include:

  • Lift-Off! Beginners Ukulele

  • Next Steps – Escape the Plateau

  • Beyond Beginners: Intermediate Ukulele

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Gold
Membership

    Unlock everything! 

     

    Unlock everything — all courses, all lessons, all perks.

    For players who want full access and personal support from Matt.

    ✅ Access to every current & future course
    ✅ Free worksheets for every live lesson
    ✅ 100+ arrangements (new ones added weekly)
    ✅ Member forum & community access
    ✅ Direct email contact with Matt

    ✅ Cancel anytime — no commitment
    ✅ Up to 6 personal video feedbacks per year

    🎥 Your Own Personal Ukulele Tutor
    Send in short videos of your playing — I’ll watch and send you friendly, detailed tips to help you improve your technique, timing, and tone.


    It’s like having your own ukulele coach!

    Courses include:

    • Lift-Off! Beginners Ukulele

    • Beyond Beginners: Intermediate Ukulele

    • Next Steps – Escape the Plateau

    • Fingerstyle Ukulele

    • Jazz & Blues Ukulele

    • Uke Theory

    • Playing Up the Dusty End!

    • Everything Baritone!

    • Uke TLC (Maintenance & Setup)

    • Indie Ukulele

    • NEW: Beatles on Uke

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    Annual
    Membership

      Everything Gold but save  with Annual

      ✅ Access to every current & future course
      ✅ Free worksheets for every live lesson
      ✅ 100+ arrangements (new ones added weekly)
      ✅ Member forum & community access
      ✅ Direct email contact with Matt

      ✅ Cancel anytime — no commitment
      ✅ Up to 6 personal video feedbacks per year

      🎥 Your Own Personal Ukulele Tutor
      Send in short videos of your playing — I’ll watch and send you friendly, detailed tips to help you improve your technique, timing, and tone.


      It’s like having your own ukulele coach!

      Courses include:

      • Lift-Off! Beginners Ukulele

      • Beyond Beginners: Intermediate Ukulele

      • Next Steps – Escape the Plateau

      • Fingerstyle Ukulele

      • Jazz & Blues Ukulele

      • Uke Theory

      • Playing Up the Dusty End!

      • Everything Baritone!

      • Uke TLC (Maintenance & Setup)

      • Indie Ukulele

      • NEW: Beatles on Uke

      • Annual membership

        130£
        Every year
         
      • Gold membership

        12£
        Every month
         
      • Silver membership

        10£
        Every month
         
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