Ukulele lessons in Melbourne

Ross dressed in black playing his ukulele

Discover the joy of ukulele with lessons in Melbourne

Learn, play, grow – results you can hear

Ukulele lessons at ‘Fun on the Frets’ are designed for entry-level players or those with limited experience. Whether you’re a teen or an adult, our program is tailored to help you unlock the fun and simplicity of this delightful instrument.

Why play the ukulele?

Playing the ukulele is not just easy—it’s a lot of fun! As I like to say, it’s called playing for a reason. Whether you want to strum for your own enjoyment or join in with others, the ukulele is a perfect starting point for your musical journey. But every musician has to start somewhere, and that’s where we come in.

A program designed for beginners

The ‘Fun on the Frets’ ukulele program is crafted to take you from zero knowledge or experience to confidently playing for your own enjoyment or with friends. You’ll learn the basics of strumming, chord transitions, and simple songs that are both fun to play and great for building your skills.

A gateway to other instruments

For some, the ukulele serves as a perfect introduction to the world of music, building the confidence and foundational skills needed to explore other instruments like the guitar or bass. Our program not only teaches you how to play the ukulele but also encourages a broader appreciation of music that can lead to further musical adventures.

What you’ll learn

  • Fundamental Techniques: Start with the basics—learn how to hold the ukulele, strum effectively, and transition smoothly between chords.
  • Song-Based Learning: Each lesson introduces simple, enjoyable songs that make learning easy and rewarding.
  • Confidence Building: Gain the confidence to play in front of others, whether in a casual group setting or just for fun at home.
  • Pathway to Other Instruments: For those interested, the skills you acquire can serve as a stepping stone to learning other instruments, such as guitar or bass.

Join our ukulele lessons at ‘Fun on the Frets’ and start your musical journey with this charming and accessible instrument. With a focus on fun and learning at your own pace, you’ll quickly discover the joy of making music.


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‘Fun on the Frets’ putting the  ‘Fun’ back into the uke.

The Ukulele is a fun instrument and our lessons reflect this by getting straight into strumming and learning songs. Based in Melbourne you can work with me in our Box Hill studio or online through Skype or Zoom if that is more convenient.

Ukulele lessons cover the essential elements including:

Basics

  • Correct technique
  • Holding the uke
  • Best hand position
  • Basic chords

Strumming

  • Learn Strum patterns
  • Thumb and finger strum techniques
  • Getting a good feel
  • Playing in time

Fingerpicking

  • Using your fingers
  • Learn picking patterns
  • Creating beautiful textures

Songs

  • Enjoy making music
  • Play the songs you love

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Learn, play, grow – results you can hear

Is this you?

  • You think playing the ‘Uke’ would be fun but don’t know where to start
  • You’ve tried teaching yourself with no success
  • You’ve had a friend try to teach you but it’s not working out
  • You want to join a ‘Uke’ group but don’t feel you are good enough

Happy students

Alli Harris

With Ross’ amazing guitar talent, he can teach you everything and anything you want.

Ben Wolfram

The musical road is never ending, but so long as you’ve got a teacher as great as Ross helping you drive down it, you won’t want it to end!

Bill Briggs

After poor experiences with four other teachers, I’ve found Ross to be skilled, supportive and patient, and have certainly found the right teacher for me.

Damien O’Neil

Ross Helmot loves the guitar and he loves teaching the guitar. He impresses me with his knowledge and skill.

Andrew Lin

Ross has been an exceptional teacher – amiable, patient and very passionate about what he does.