Your first ukulele lesson - Three Little Birds

DOWNLOAD a chord chart and lesson sheet here: bit.ly/1M6K218
Learn the basics of how to: hold the uke, strum, play 3 chords, and you'll be able to play Three Little Birds by the end of the lesson.
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CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Welcome
0:44 how to hold an uke
2:50 how to strum
7:12 chords
12:24 going through the song
22:22 playthrough with down strum on each beat
24:54 playthrough with reggae/backbeat strum
** SEE BELOW FOR ALL 6 LESSONS in Cynthia's Beginner Ukulele series**
Just got an uke? Here's your first lesson, at a nice slow pace for newbies!
BEGINNER UKULELE LESSON PLAYLIST - these 6 lessons build on each other and are meant to be learned in order
Lesson #1: Three Little Birds - Basics bit.ly/ukelesson1
Lesson #2: I'm Yours - Backbeat Strum bit.ly/ukelesson2
Lesson #3: Don't Worry Be Happy - Swing Strum bit.ly/ukelesson3
Lesson #4: Stand By Me - Island Strum bit.ly/ukelesson4
Lesson #5: Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Picking Island Strum bit.ly/ukelesson5
Lesson #6: Brown Eyed Girl - Mixed Strums bit.ly/ukelesson6
Bonus: How to Strum the Ukulele bit.ly/ukehowtostrum
Full Playlist: bit.ly/1Ng626C
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NEWBIE FAQS:
For beginner uke players, I recommend a concert (if you are a smaller person) or tenor (for bigger/taller people or former guitar players). Sopranos are often cheaper but can be more difficult to learn on since they're smaller.
BUDGET STARTER UKES under $100
Kohala concert: amzn.to/1CUXrk2 (if you spend less than this, the uke might sound like a toy)
Kohala tenor: amzn.to/1NsFvqa
Makai concert: amzn.to/1NsFOBx
Makai tenor: amzn.to/1KHRmQS
NICE STARTER UKES $100- $160
Makai tenor: amzn.to/1L5tCEY
Islander concert: amzn.to/1NsFIKa
Islander tenor: amzn.to/1L5tvZX
TUNER: Everyone should have a clip-on tuner - they work by vibration so they're more accurate than phone apps.
I like this one: Snark SN-2 amzn.to/1ST157e
DAILY UKULELE: If you're looking for a book of songs, the Daily Ukulele is a great resource for classic and traditional songs, including Beatles and jazz standards. Daily Ukulele amzn.to/1U2eg4l
Plenty of chord charts online as well!
ukutabs.com/
www.ukulele-tabs.com/top-uke-t...
www.doctoruke.com/songs.html
www.alligatorboogaloo.com/uke/...
sanjoseukeclub.org/song_book.html
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I am a 65 year old grandma trying to learn the ukulele (on my second week)and YOU are the best teacher on youtube !! I am not very musically inclined and my fingers don't move very fast or stretch like they should but I am trying my best and wanted to tell you Thank you. Hopefully by next week I will be able to play little birds without too many mistakes !!!

[@mariontl6764]

Hello fellow grandma Kim Smith. I am 62 and just started to learn the ukulele. I asked my husband for a ukelele for Christmas. I can almost play this song, but need to practice a lot. Happy playing !

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Without too nany mistake. Loved the spirit.

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Me too Me too. 66 here 6 months in

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[@mikevecchio6284]

Thank you so much for the great lesson. We lost our son three years ago and I have sworn to play his uke to honor him and find out why he loved it so much. I have been practicing chords for a while and this is the first lesson that I could play and sing along with. What a feeling! Coincidentally, this song inspires hope and it goes a long way towards the healing process. Thanks again Cynthia, Keep up the great work!

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Im feeling so happy! Thanks so much Cynthia - Im 55 years old and just unpacked my first brand new Ukulele 2 hours ago.I cannot play any instrument at all so thought I would give it a go as part of my life bucket list. I cannot believe it but have managed to do the first four lessons! Even the strumming! Wow, your lessons are easy and clear and Im now going through the lessons again without looking at the chord charts downloaded from your links. I bought the ukulele to learn to play as a form of therapy for my hands which are arthritic and they are loosening up really well!

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I have been looking for beginners lessons on and off for over a year and this is the only one I felt that really understood the student's situation. Thank you Ms Lin! Because of your lessons I was able to get a decent place in a few days after months of being stuct.

[@ellahattey9033]

I've literally had my uke sitting unplayed in my room for a year and now with the help of your video I've managed to learn this song in an hour! (not quite mastered the singing yet but hopefully that will come...!) Definitely the best ukulele tutorials I've found on KZbin, thank you so much!

[@shirleyturner7118]

Ditto I bought my uke 7 months ago and it was still in box ! However I decided It was time to have a red hot go and bingo I came across this video with beautiful Cynthia and after only a few hours practice I made progress although cannot strum yet ! This lady is a staple in my life now and an absalute joy. Blessed for sure. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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[@christinewheatley4222]

Thank you, Cynthia Lin! I believe you are my first teacher! Nice and slow, clear and can't wait to get started. My Uke comes tomorrow, so I hope I can master the chords. You have taught me a lot already, and I don't play any musical instruments. (Yet) But I love to sing , don't need an audience, just want to learn. I am 65 and happy to be alive. Music has always been in my blood, but singing was all I ever mastered. God bless.

[@pamelaschwenzer2989]

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[@heathergold6345]

You are so fabulous! I am a choir teacher, and I am trying to learn to play Uke during this covid time. I bought my ukulele in December but didn't have time to practice then, but now it is summer and the perfect time to practice. Maybe my students will want to do it with me too. I am not so coordinated, but you make it very easy and fun to learn. I am so happy I found your posts. I just wanted to say, thank you! I love your kind manner and easy going style of teaching. You make me want to practice more!

[@lavenderbee3611]

Thank you so much, what a great beginner's lesson. I'll need to practice lots more but it's such a good feeling, perfect pace but not overwhelming. And Bob Marley's "Three Little Birds" is just the sweetest song. I'm a total beginner, never played an instrument.

[@gordon317]

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[@lisa2012ful]

🥰 I too am a 65 year old gramma and I am learning the Uke, 1st week! Cynthia, you are a great teacher. I am playing and singing

[@maybethistimenow]

I think Cynthia is a great teacher with a lovely voice, and I am so appreciative of her time. The hard part is the changing of chords. While not wishing to take on the role of teacher (I'm a novice), I found this helped me after I watched all of Cynthia's video: Keep practicing all the chords of the songs as follows: C C F C C C F C C G C F C G F C But only strum once per chord and abandon the song. Practice this over and over, from slow to normal. When you've mastered it, then play along with Cynthia's song.

[@maybethistimenow]

+Michelle Teo Keep it up Michelle. I started five months ago and I love the instrument. I am making progress - maybe not as fast as I'd like, but it's coming. Keep at it even when there are times of doubt; you'll get over them!

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Bern From Wales so helpful! Thank you!

[@yshelton58]

I am having a lil hard time cuz having hard time seeing finger if I am doing it ok ? Went back to re check myself ,,, Thank you this helped ,,,,

[@Paxility]

What helped me alot was sticking tiny bits of colored paper beath every position. That way my fingers find the position way faster. I try to look away as often as I can.

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Best teacher on You Tube I love the way you don't rush, I can keep up with you. Some of the others are so frustrating as they go too quickly.Thank you so much you have made me not give up.

[@charliejbear64]

You are awesome! I just got my ukulele for Valentine's Day and I have learned my first song in two days! I am 58 years old so never say you are too old to learn something. Love it!!

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I am in my 60s and trying to learn an instrument to keep my brain working. I didn't expect learning the ukulele to be so enjoyable so soon but your wonderful teaching style, lovely voice and smile meant that I kept watching, and trying to get the chords right and I have just finished lesson 1 feeling happy despite knowing I can't play properly yet (learning something as an adult I'm way more self-critical than I was as a child, so feeling happy is major progress!) Thank you so much!

[@JO-ek7kq]

At 24.51- quick Intro to backbeat strum. This is one of my favorite Beginning uke tutorials. Thank you for doing it. I usually start watching once you teach the song and now that I'm a week into having a uke, I am rewatching often for the backbeat strum at end. Hope you do more strumming tutorials with a layout like... 1) intro to strum 2) practice with strum 3) intro to a song using strum 4) mix of chords (just basic with simple transitions) and strum practice at different parts of the song (slow then medium pace) 5) whole song practice with chords and strum (slow then medium pace)

[@marinajaffe143]

Thank you Cynthia Lin! Your lessons are well paced and you explain everything so well. What a gift while on lock down during Covid19. Thanks a million!

[@richardung1840]

My daughter and I love your videos! She made me comment and express how much we appreciate the tutorials. She practices like crazy!

[@JC-yd9db]

So I started trying to learn the uku about 6 months ago, i started by watching your videos, and I have watched a lot of other's as well,but I always come back to yours, the tutorials are great, never thought I could make even the simplest cords but with practice daily and your excellent teaching methods, I have actually learned to play songs although very simple ones I have gained some confidence to keep it going, thank you so much for all your hard work and dedication to your craft, my Dad was a musician as my brother also, he always called me Johnny one note but now he is smiling down at me.....Thank you very much !!!!

[@mik5133]

I am beginner at age 55 this is perfect. I am actually taking lessons (learning tabs) which is great, but actually learning the cords with your lessons and playing keeps me interested. It is sure a frustrating process and the G7 and G cords are about to kill me, but I have successfully learned the C and F and can interchange them now so I know it will just take time. Not looking forward to D and Em though (lol). Your lessons inspire me to practice everyday. Thank you

[@peterfarmer1592]

Thank you Cynthia, I love the the way you seem to be listening to me playing. Good job you can't actually hear me! Thank you so much.

[@presleyunseen]

yay, your video is still teaching somebody 7 years later! 2nd day with my Ukulele and loving your lessons. one day im going to work up to your La Vie En Rose Tutorial!

[@KP-xd9ni]

I've started playing the uke last year, and Cynthia has really helped me out, and I've made so much progress that I didn't think I'd be able to do a year ago, so I wanna say thank you Cynthia!! I can play complicated songs now as well 💕

[@Soulwise22]

I am so happy I found you! I appreciate your teaching style so very much. I also have tried other teachers, on KZbin and in my area, this is the most I have accomplished since I bought my Uke. For some reason your style resonates with me!! JOY! JOY!

[@noumine]

I love that your tutorials don't feel rushed. I can follow along slowly :) Thanks!

[@hydrangeaism]

Thank you for your calm, soothing approach to teaching even attention-deficit me. I've often listened to you with no uke in hand for practice in mindfulness and focus. You are a fabulous teacher, and you give so freely of your talent and time. I hope you are receiving ten-fold in appreciation-

[@suzibarlow3611]

Your gift lives on and on. THANK YOU!

[@what9376]

Who’s watching in 2019/2020

[@michellethibideaulemon3177]

Sage i am watching and learning 3 Little Birds. Im a new viewer

[@what9376]

Courtney Webster smae :(

[@ashleymiller9951]

me and It is such a great time during quarantine cause you have time since you cannot go anywhere!

[@betsyparsons3641]

Me, quarantine hobby

[@bobbidouble3501]

@Courtney Webster Me too, quarantine. I tried a year ago and then gave up, but being home a lot I thought I would try again. Sore fingers all over again. This cord progression is waaaaay to fast for me. I was just about getting the first two, then the G is about impossible to get right that fast for me. I'm still counting, like okay two frets on this string for this finger, and she's already on the next cord. Moving on. Good luck to you!

[@aguafria9565]

Best teacher on KZbin :) Thank you.

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Lynne Gill I agree 100% its rude and tasteless, they accomplished the opposite of what they want.

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She is the best! I am learning her feliz navi dad tutorial. You guys should check it out! Its sooooo good! (And easy) Also, Maria we are fine with Cynthia we didn't come to this channel just to be victims of advertising for another.

[@edgewaterz]

I agree! I've played this lesson many times and finally starting to get it.

[@mariapflegl2742]

Cynthia- this is awesome. I was recommended to you by a uke dealer in Cape Cod- he was so right! I'm a music teacher and I wanted to add uke to my classroom- but needed to learn it first and I had looked up many online lessons but all too challenging for beginners. Your lessons are taught so well- simple and easy to follow- really lovely and wonderful to play a song right away. thank you so much.

[@chavabuckwheat]

An incredibly accomplished teacher! I feel I can do anything with her guidance, clear explanations and perfectly paced practice.

[@ryancedric1007]

Out of all tutorials I have seen, you are the best!

[@cynthialinmusic]

Aloha uke friends!! Audio is only on the RIGHT side (i made this a long time ago, i don't know how that happened, sorry!) - try using another device if you can't hear it. 😬 DOWNLOAD a chord chart and lesson sheet here: bit.ly/1M6K218 Please like, subscribe, and share, and keep spreading the joy of ukulele. :)

[@kathyadlerpeaceofmyart]

Cynthia Lin Music So happy to have found you! So fun to have my first uke song be my favorite song ever! :)

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[@sweetlunamaria]

Thank you, so, so, so much for this tutorial. I finally understood so much more about playing the Ukulele thanks to you.

[@fuatinookabe8613]

I love watching you and I learn a lot from you... thank you so much for sharing your talents...❤️❤️❤️👍👍👍👍

[@kimbo1950]

Practising everyday. Love your smile, love the way you teach. slow but getting there. Thank you Cynthia!

[@user-fj2ne5mb7z]

Started grinning like a maniac when I was able to strum along for the first time on tempo!

[@royasmiley]

I've gone through a 100 videos on how to play ukulele beginner songs but none were as good as yours. Great pacing! I finally learned to play a song. Thank you Cynthia! Love

[@mariamadsen330]

I love your voice as well, as your teaching skills. I will be following you. My first ukulele! I'm learning something new at 59. I'm enjoying this. Thanks

[@cheeseandnachosgamin]

Thank you for bringing understanding into this mysterious journey. Its the first time I feel HOPE in learning

[@claretxu]

I agree , definitely best teacher on KZbin. There are so many people posting tutorials on all sorts of things who have no teaching skills just a whole lot of ego. Cynthia looks lovely, sounds lovely but also has wonderful natural teaching skills. Simple clear repeated instructions, never over complicated or over simplified. Thank you Cynthia for posting your perfect tutorials and helping me learn to play my little ukulele.

[@Netsmile]

CCFC CCFC CGCF CGFC play each chord 4 times

[@arseliuyanikalkan5191]

You are really good at teaching; very easy and clear, including some main ideas. Thank you Cynthia!

[@boomivaasi]

I bought a ukulele one week ago. Tried many KZbin ukulele tutorials for beginners. They were very complex and challenging! Came across your channel. The lessons are explained in a simple way. Thank you🙂.

[@dancingdog6732]

Me too bought my flight uke inaugust 2020 have been watching tutorials it is october I can play seven chords and have learned four songs to sing so much fun good luck to you

[@katiesteinman4476]

Just got my first ukulele for Christmas and finally picked it up. While scouring the internet for beginners lessons I was struggling until I found you. Thank you for making a true "beginners" lesson. I have never taken a music class or played an instrument and you made this first lesson fun and exciting instead of frustrating and confusing. I can't wait to advance to your other lessons!

[@EmmaPowers]

Thank you so much! This video is soooo awesome. I just bought a uke this week and you just taught me my first song! A lot of other uke tutorial videos are like "here it is! ok... go!!!" and I'm like "wait, what's happening???" so it was much easier to follow along with you. I still paused it a lot and replayed sections of the video to get everything down, but I really appreciated that you took things slowly so I actually could do that. Thank you again! I'm so excited to practice more and start working on your other videos.... but first I must rest. My fingers are very sore. :)

[@internetcowboy9365]

You're smile is infectious.Found myself smiling like an idiot every time I finished the song following along to your singing and playing .Great channel. Bought the ukulele today and so excited to learn more from your channel! No offense to some other top ukulele channels but I found yours to be the most well explained and fun! Liked and subbed!

[@mariaincandela4591]

LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! YOU BREAK IT DOWN AND DO IT RIGHT! If only now I can learn to sing and play like my 16 year old. Your song choices are fun and all the best. thanks for your feed!!!!

[@kathyharding5289]

Thank you! My first time touching a uke and I feel I can already play a tune! So encouraging and such patient teaching methods. Most appreciated.

[@juliannarobinson9483]

Thank you. It's so nice to feel accomplished as a beginner. This is such a terrific lesson.

[@barrytoshioshiraishi27]

Hi Cynthia. thank you so much for your excellent Tutorial. as a Tutor myself on the You-tube. (Watercolours) I must congratulate you on the way you have managed to over come this problem of distance teaching. By your slow detailed & repetitive presentation Which tells me that you are Natural born teacher. & as such I will be following your tutorials ONLY While building up my left hand strength and finger muscle memory. Not a lot you or anyone else can do about my vocals. But being an Old Ancient I can laugh it up & call it soul. Just to make you Smile having decided to make this Ukulele playing a new project in this coming New year. Visited numerous other sites ( Show boaters) before discovering you my dear. Only to find I had tuned my strings the wrong way round. a e c g Ha! Ha! ha!. Thanks to you Cynthia it sounds better already. Smiles.

[@slawhammer]

"This is really "cool"..New learner@73 yrs old..Thank you for being a Teacher & sharing with others..

[@aliciawimpee947]

I’m 58 and I have had my use for 2 years and now is finally my time to make some progress. Just stumbled across your video, but actually, I don believe in accidents. You are now my Uke guru. Thank you for your sweet, patient, way of showing me the way.

[@sallynicholas191]

LOVE learning the uke with you. Thank you. Stay tuned for my progress - at the moment my fingers are hurting so much I cannot practise anymore tonight. :-)

[@lynneceegee8726]

I know the feeling!

[@patt8098]

yeah me too! :D 4h with this video hahahahahhahahaha in my first day with my ukelele

[@dfera34]

Chyntia you are freaking amazing teacher. Thank you so much !! 🌺😌🌝

[@simonreynolds2013]

Agree with everything thats already been said, thank you Cynthia, it's been a pleasure learning with you.

[@kellyjones1957]

Cynthia you are so musically inclined,thank you for the great lessons

[@louiswiley690]

You have the best tutorial I've found for beginners. I just bought a ukulele a left handed one. I am a strong leftie can't find much on the internet for a left handed person. I also must say your lovely, love your beautiful black hair.

[@mili6465]

For people who have watched the tutorial and want to keep practicing the full song 22:14

[@jeffchapman719]

I love your teaching Cynthia! I have been an off-and-on-uke player for a couple of years but you are the first to really make it work for me!! I am looking forward to continuing my journey!!!

[@Nicotaku]

Ive been following this lesson for three days now and I've been gradually getting better at playing the chords and strumming. So glad I found your channel!

[@yolgiebear]

Timecodes: 0:44 how to hold an uke 2:50 how to strum 7:12 chords 12:24 going through the song 22:22 playthrough with down strum on each beat 24:54 playthrough with reggae/backbeat strum

[@cynthialinmusic]

thank you!

[@yolgiebear]

@@cynthialinmusic thank you for beeing such a kind and thoughtfull teacher, for the first time in my life I'm really enjoying to learn an instrument

[@winchylovespie.3.133]

23:45 to repeat the whole song for practice!

[@shorelinerach01]

Thank you so much for your lessons. I love your patience with explaining everything at a slow pace slow and speeding up slowly.

[@kfsandkitbag]

Light at the end of the tunnel! Thank you for this. Excellent!

[@greatexpectations58]

Hi Cynthia I am an old guy trying to follow your tutorials from near Glasgow, Scotland. Please keep up the good work.

[@abigaildickson6598]

We have been searching and searching for a good tutorial on some of the first steps of learning the ukulele. We found none, until you! Thank you soooo much for the mindful teaching and more! We will definitely recommend you to others who are beginning ukulele! Thank you again!

[@lindahouska3675]

Dang. My fingers have DIS LEX C AH. LOL. The G is a nightmare 😄

[@judywong2989]

Came across this tutorial when I first picked up the guitar from the store room a month ago. I recalled feeling joyful and grateful for this site. Because I was so anxious to start playing I just skim thru. Now one month later, this tutorial becomes even more valuable to unlearn and relearn! Thanks!

[@maudedmonds5710]

Thank you for all you do Cynthia. I so so so appreciate how detailed your lessons are. I just got my first Uke a few days ago and have almost learned this song all the way through. You have made this learning process so simple for me. I can't thank you enough. Keep up the good work. It matters. You are wonderful. I look forward to learning from you every day!

[@rosalieariamartinez8768]

As a guitar player I have to say, I wish you taught me to teach all instruments because you make things so simple!!!

[@Vigadelira]

Thanks so much! I got an ukulele 2 years ago as a gift, but since I haven't play music in my whole life it was difficult. I have been searching for good youtube tutorials and I didn't like the other ones. Yours are just amazing, you are a great teacher. THANKS!! Now, I am playing three little birds and Stand by me :D

[@annmarie8961]

Cynthia, you were born to teach. thank you for sharing your time and spirit!

[@jodybasson1533]

Thank you so much for your patient way of teaching. I have never been able to strum consistently. I still have a long way to go, but I am going over and over this song and getting better. I looked at several different videos and your way of teaching is exactly what I need to get a good foundation.

[@KarinaGonzalez-ch6ju]

i know I'm making incredible process on my own as i can strum with muscle memory now and i use to struggle so hard on using my thumb and now i can strum with my pointer and my fingers aren't getting stuck in any of the chords its also starting not to get so choppy thank you so much this is extremely helpful and this is the first instrument that i actually learn on my own and willingly instead of being bummed that i even have to take it out and play it thank you so much :) I've only had my uke for 3 days so I've been practicing every day since for about an hour or more first day more working on tuning and starting to get the feel of it and second day learning how to strum and today learning how to strum and starting to learn music the only thing I'm having trouble on now is transferring to the next note. on another note (BA DA CHHH) I actually own the Twentyonepilots tour uke (i got it when i saw them saturday one of the best days of my life and would go back and do anything to do so) so i was wondering if you found maybe do 'We don't believe whats on TV' or 'Fall away' ? update: im so proud of myself for actually transitioning well for the first time in this song

[@sukhmaniarora]

lol i like your profile pic and username l-/

[@patt8098]

It took me 4 hours to play this song hahaha thank you Cynthia!

[@antidoxxclub]

I JUST GOT MY UKULELE AND NOW IM LEARNING THIS. BLESS

[@devinedutchdiva]

Thank you for all those lessons Ive learned heaps from you in 1 yr of time started at my 50th ...... to play music on a string instrument proud of my self I can strum do the chords and sing along too never thought I could learn this all at 50plus You were my first online teacher..... just wanted to say thank you for all those great lessons and hello..... hugs from Sieka (seakhah!) from the Netherlands!

[@sammiehuber2943]

this was so fun I had a really good time

[@deborahsvenson8114]

I took a ukulele class that made me cry. I was about to give up, but saw your KZbin lesson and now I am so excited to learn. Thank you.

[@ConnieMarciano]

You’re the best teacher for ukulele Cynthia, thank you for sharing your gifts.

[@nicknbethsmom]

I am so grateful to you Cynthia. You are teaching at a real beginners pace. G is very hard for me but will keep practicing. I will come back to you videos often.

[@usernamenotinvaild]

my right ear enjoyed this

[@dalekistler]

lol

[@stevenpham5060]

usernamenotinvaild I thought my earbud broke

[@JoozzMVP]

usernamenotinvaild LOL

[@teacherfromthejungles6671]

usernamenotinvaild I watch it with my Bluetooth speaker, so I don't struggle)

[@jackiesmith9191]

Excellent lesson! Just the right pace, wonderful laid-back relaxed presentation! Thank you!

[@Earthintuitive]

Great lesson! Thank you :)

[@trinitysavant3844]

I picked it up almost immediately and this is my first time playing a ukulele. That boosted my confidence a lot and makes me want to continue playing. Your teaching is also very relaxed and easy to keep up with.

[@chrissymcgirt5039]

LOVE this teacher! Slow and meticulous. Ive always loved music and would love to learn how to play . I bought UKE and have been on different sites trying them out. Got frustrated and started searching again and found you. WOW what a difference. the others were good for beginners but not the beginners that never touch a ukulele. I have arthritis in my fingers both hands. My fingers are short too and so I'm having a time trying to keep them off the others strings that aren't in a chord. Thank You Cynthia!!