Creative, individual music tuition in Glasgow
Make music your way
Start making music quickly while building rhythm, technique and confidence through friendly ukulele lessons in Glasgow's West End.
- Where
- 33 Otago Street, Glasgow G12 8JJ
- Who
- Children, teenagers and adults
- Level
- Complete beginners to experienced players
- From
- £25 for 30 minutes, including VAT
Lessons shaped around your music
The ukulele is welcoming at the beginning and has plenty of depth as you progress. Lessons can cover first chords, strumming, melody, rhythm, songs, theory, arranging and the confidence to play with other people.
Individual lessons are shaped around your age, musical interests and experience. Adults who enjoy playing socially can also explore First Chord's Ukulele Orchestra as a separate group membership.
A rounded musical education
What your ukulele lessons can cover
Chords and clean changes
Build comfortable chord shapes and move between them without losing the flow.
Strumming and rhythm
Develop a dependable pulse and a growing vocabulary of patterns.
Songs from the beginning
Use recognisable music to make each new skill meaningful.
Melody and musicianship
Explore single-note playing, listening and musical understanding as you progress.
Playing with others
Build the confidence to keep your part going and enjoy shared music-making.
Creativity
Adapt songs, experiment with ideas and make the instrument your own.
Learn from working musicians
Meet the ukulele tutors
Our ukulele tutors are experienced performers and group leaders who keep lessons relaxed, musical and purposeful.
Finn Le Marinel and Robbie Tranter.
★★★★★
“Lovely people with an encouraging, friendly, thoughtful, and conscientious approach to teaching both young and not-so-young learners!”
Rose Drew · Google review
Simple, transparent pricing
Choose the lesson length that fits
Thirty minutes often suits younger children. Forty-five minutes gives older students and adults more time to reflect, listen and develop new material. One-hour lessons can suit intermediate and advanced players who want to go deeper.
Prices include VAT. Ongoing lessons are charged weekly by Direct Debit.
Glasgow West End music lessons
Find First Chord on Otago Street
Lessons take place at 33 Otago Street, Glasgow G12 8JJ, a short walk from Kelvinbridge and Great Western Road.
Useful things to know
Ukulele lesson questions
Are ukulele lessons good for complete beginners?
Yes. The ukulele offers an accessible first step into music, and lessons build good rhythm, technique and listening from the start.
Do you teach ukulele to adults and children?
Yes. Individual lessons are available for children, teenagers and adults.
Do I need my own ukulele?
Having an instrument for regular practice is important. If you need advice about a suitable first ukulele, ask the team before buying.
What is the difference between lessons and the Ukulele Orchestra?
Individual lessons are tailored one-to-one tuition. The Ukulele Orchestra is a separate adult group focused on playing and developing together in a social setting.
Will I learn more than chord shapes?
Yes. Chords are only part of the picture. Lessons can also include rhythm, melody, listening, theory, arrangement and creative musicianship.
Your first musical step
Ready to try a ukulele lesson?
Tell us who the lesson is for, the music you enjoy and when you would like to play. We will get in touch to arrange the right first lesson and tutor.