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What is Uketropolis?

Uketropolis is where learning lives: online ukulele lessons for all levels, from kids to adults. James Hill provides world-class teacher training and a supportive community. Try a free ukulele lesson today!

 

Uketropolis Lessons and Courses

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Starting Out?

60+ minutes of beginner ukulele lessons with James. Learn to strum a song, pick a melody, read music, and more. All yours for a dollar.
Level: Absolute Beginner

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"Fantastic! Perfect for any beginner."
- Aaron V., Student

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60+ minutes of video instruction. Learn to strum a song, pick a melody, read music and more. All yours for a dollar.
Level: Absolute Beginner

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"Awesome! This is exactly what I needed."
- Jake, Ready, Steady, UKULELE! Student

Ready for a Boost?

Go beyond beginner in 10 Online Ukulele Lessons with the magic of Chord Twins. Learn blues, jazz, and Hawaiian music fast! A fun, easy way to move beyond the "beginner's plateau" of ukulele playing.
Level: Beginner / Intermediate

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"This gives me hope. I was going through so many contortions trying to learn basic stuff!  This is a great way to get started. Thank you."
- Magda D., Booster Uke Student

Go beyond beginner in 10 Lessons with the magic of Chord Twins. Learn blues, jazz and Hawaiian music fast! A fun, easy way to move beyond the "beginner's plateau."
Level: Beginner / Intermediate

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"This gives me hope. I was going through so many contortions trying to learn basic stuff!  This is a great way to get started. Thank you."
- Magda D., Booster Uke Student

Master the Art of Solo Ukulele

Playing melody, harmony and rhythm at the same time is the ukulele's greatest magic trick. Learn the secrets of chord-melody from James Hill with this online ukulele course and connect with students from around the world.
Level: Intermediate / Advanced

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"Finally, a course that teaches ukulele like it's a real instrument!"
- Louise C., The Ukulele Way Student

Master the art of chord-melody: play melodies and chords at the same time! Learn the secrets of "solo" ukulele from James Hill and connect with students from around the world.
Level: Intermediate / Advanced

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"Finally, a course that teaches ukulele like it's a real instrument!"
- Louise C., The Ukulele Way Student

Explore Ukulele Jazz

Fall in love with jazz as you learn 12 famous jazz songs with over 40 video lessons with James. Variable-speed backing tracks included with notation, TAB and chord diagrams. Now available in both standard tuning and baritone tuning!
Level: Intermediate / Advanced

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"I so appreciate your creativity and simple explanations."
- Caroline, Ukulele Jazz Student

Fall in love with jazz as you learn 12 famous jazz songs with over 40 video lessons with James. Variable-speed backing tracks included with notation, TAB and chord diagrams.
Level: Intermediate / Advanced

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"Finally, a course that teaches ukulele like it's a real instrument!"
- Louise C., The Ukulele Way Student

Learn Extreme Ukulele

Go where no uke has gone before with this insane course. With UkuleleX, James takes you on a trip to the outer limits. Transform your uke into a drum machine and learn how a pair of chopsticks can turn the world of ukulele upside down.
Level: Extreme

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"Amazing... out-of-the-box. You should really check it out!"
- Aldrine Guerrero, UkuleleUnderground.com

Go where no uke has gone before. With UkuleleX, James takes you on a trip to the outer limits of extreme ukulele. Transform your uke into a drum machine and learn how a pair of chopsticks can turn the world of ukulele upside down.
Level: Extreme

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"Finally, a course that teaches ukulele like it's a real instrument!"
- Louise C., The Ukulele Way Student

Peace Like An 'Ukulele

Peace Like An 'Ukulele

A free course to help you relax and play beautiful music. 7 video lessons, TAB, sheet music and more.

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C Salutation

Happy Birthday to Uke

12 play-along remixes of Happy Birthday from Classical to Hip-hop. Celebrate your way, every year! Watch the guided tour

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Ukulele Funbook

Ukulele Funbook

A kids' activity book full of puzzles, games and crafts. Learn while you play and play while you learn! 

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Ukulele Teacher Resources

Uketropolis supports ukulele teachers worldwide with free and premium resources including Ukulele in the Classroom, Teacher Toolkit and the JHUI Teacher Certification Program.

 

Ukulele Today,
Music Forever.

Empower the next generation with Ukulele in the Classroom. Three hands-on, sequential levels. Popular, classical and traditional repertoire from around the world plus skill-building lessons. A fun approach to music literacy!
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

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"Ukulele in the Classroom is a roadmap to comprehensive musicianship."
- Warren Dobson, M.Ed, Author of "U for Ukulele"

Teacher Resources

Uketropolis supports ukulele teachers worldwide with free and premium resources including Ukulele in the Classroom, the Teacher Toolkit and the JHUI Teacher Certification Program.

Empower the next generation with Ukulele in the Classroom. Three hands-on, sequential levels. Popular, classical and traditional repertoire from around the world plus skill-building lessons. A fun approach to music literacy!
Level: Beginner to Advanced

FREE E-BOOKS

"Ukulele in the Classroom is a roadmap to comprehensive musicianship."
- Warren Dobson, M.Ed, Author of "U for Ukulele"

Give Awesome Lessons.

Engage your students with backing tracks, video tips, interactive scores and more. Teacher Toolkit adds new dimensions to both online and in-person teaching.
Level: Beginner to Advanced

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"Incredible... light years beyond traditional resources."
- Charley D., Teacher

Give awesome lessons. Engage your students with video tips, backing tracks, interactive scores and more. The Teacher Toolkit adds new dimensions to both online and in-person teaching.
Level: Beginner to Advanced

FREE BACKING TRACK

"Ukulele in the Classroom is a roadmap to comprehensive musicianship."
- Warren Dobson, M.Ed, Author of "U for Ukulele"

Celebrate Every Student, Every Year.

The world's most famous song arranged in 12 styles by James Hill! Sheet music, play-along videos and interactive scores included. Celebrate every student, every year! Watch the 3-minute guided tour.
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

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"Sensational. Very creative and will inspire for sure."
- Ian P., JHUI Level 3 Certified Teacher

The world's most famous song arranged in 12 styles by James Hill! Sheet music, play-along videos and interactive scores included. Celebrate every student, every year!
Level: Beginner to Intermediate

FREE TRACK

"Sensational. Very creative and will inspire for sure."
- Ian P., Teacher

Discover the magic of canons.

Canon Club is a teacher resource that features 12 new canons by James Hill. Includes play-along backing tracks and interactive scores. Listen to James' guided tour of Canon Club.
Level: Beginner to intermediate

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"Student-friendly, appealing and accessible. Super-fun and perfect for warm-ups with students of all ages."
- Bartłomiej O., JHUI Level 2 Certified Teacher

Canon Club is a teacher resource that features 12 new canons by James Hill. Includes play-along backing tracks and interactive scores. Listen to James' guided tour of Canon Club.
Level: Beginner to intermediate

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Be A Great Ukulele Teacher.

The James Hill Ukulele Initiative (JHUI) Teacher Certification Program is the most comprehensive ukulele teacher training program in the world. Start your own ukulele revolution and join a worldwide community of certified teachers. 100% online.
Pre-requisite Level: Intermediate

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"A huge body of work, experience and expertise... all there to support me and my ukulele teaching."
- Jon M., JHUI Level 3 Certified Teacher

Be a great ukulele teacher. The James Hill Ukulele Initiative (JHUI) Teacher Certification Program is the most comprehensive ukulele teacher training in the world. Start your own ukulele revolution and join a community of over 500 certified teachers worldwide. 100% online.
Pre-requisite Level: Intermediate

FREE LECTURE

"A huge body of work, experience and expertise... all there to support me and my ukulele teaching."
- Jon M., Level 3 Certified Teacher

Meet Your Teacher

One of the foremost ukulele players and teachers of his generation, James Hill has helped thousands of ukulele players reach their goals.

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