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Uke T.L.C!

Uke TLC – Look After Your Ukulele with Matt Stead

Your ukulele deserves a little love! This gentle course is all about caring for your instrument so it plays better, sounds sweeter, and lasts longer. From basic maintenance and restringing to helpful setup tips, you'll learn everything you need to keep your uke in top condition — without needing to be a tech wizard.

Whether you're brand new to instrument care or just want more confidence, this course will help you give your uke the TLC it deserves.

🎯 What You’ll Learn

  • How to safely restring your ukulele

  • Cleaning and maintaining your instrument

  • Adjusting action and improving playability

  • Tips for storage, humidity, and long-term care

  • Basic troubleshooting for common uke issues

  • How to spot a great setup — and when to seek help

“I was scared to touch anything on my uke — now I’ve restrung it, tweaked the action, and it sounds better than ever. Thanks Matt!”
– Julie P.

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🧠 Who's It For?

  • Beginners wanting to learn the basics of uke care

  • Players who want to improve tone and playability

  • Anyone nervous about restringing or setup

  • Ukulele lovers who want their instrument to last a lifetime

🎓 Want your ukulele to sound and feel its best?
👉 Join the Uke TLC Course now and give your uke the love it needs.

This course is included at no extra cost to Gold and Annual Members. When you subscribe you will not only gain access to this course but also all the other full sequential courses. You’ll also be given my priority email address where you can ask questions about your learning, just like having your own personal uke tutor. And you’ll have access to the exclusive ukulele forums on the site.

The videos below are example videos you can watch for free. To access the whole course click the button above (included in your subscription for gold members).

Uke TLC setting up your frets
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Is your ukulele action to high or low
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Buzzing ukulele and how to solve it
23:09

Join the family!

🌿 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

      • Silver membership

        10£
        Every month
         
        • My main three Beginners, Intermediate and Next Steps courses
      • Gold membership

        12£
        Every month
         
        • Unlimited access to ALL courses
        • 6 video submissions p/a for advice & direction
        • Matt's direct email for any q's - your personal uke tutor!
        • Full worksheets for fortnightly live lessons
        • Access to member's uke forum
        • Immediate access to archive of arrangements
        • Scores for Melodic Mondays
      • Annual membership

        130£
        Every year
         
        • Unlimited access to ALL courses
        • 6 video submissions p/a for advice & direction
        • Matt's direct email for any q's - your personal uke tutor!
        • Full worksheets for fortnightly live lessons
        • Scores for Melodic Mondays
        • Access to member's uke forum
        • Immediate access to archive of arrangements
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