The Ukulele Revival: Using Group Ukulele Lessons to Build Your Studio

Have you learned to play the ukulele yet?

It's one of the most accessible, affordable, and popular instruments available and it's a great way to draw in a variety of students into your studio.

A few times a year, I offer a 6-week "Intro to Ukulele" class. I typically take around 5 or 6 students per class. I've found that over the years, my ukulele classes have drawn in many of my private piano students; they take the class, enjoy it, and want to study with me privately.

For me, teaching a ukulele class is a win-win for these reasons:

1. It's economical for both teacher and student. Teaching groups increases hourly income while allowing students to pay less than the private lesson rate.

2. There's no commitment beyond the length of the class for either the teacher or the student; add a class during slow seasons.

3. Ukuleles are inexpensive. They can be purchased on Amazon for around $50.

4. Learning to play ukulele is an excellent preparation for playing guitar, especially for children.

5. Ukulele is a wonderful way to introduce students to chord theory (1, 4, 5, major/ minor chords, etc.).

6. Short-term classes are popular with homeschoolers. Connecting to the homeschool community opens the door to teaching more daytime lessons.

7. Ukulele class is an ideal gateway to private lessons. Establishing relationships is the best way to bring in new private students!

8. The ukulele is relatively simple to teach and to learn. Teaching a dozen chords allows students to play nearly any song.

9. Teachers can build on the ukulele class by hosting jam sessions or a ukulele club, attracting adults and creating a community of musicians.

   
   

Adding ukulele to your teaching is an effective way to increase studio income, attract a new customer demographic, increase long-term engagement, and build community within your studio.

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