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Who is James Hill?

β€œOnly a select few have met the bar our past masters set. One of those is James Hill.”

β€”Jim Beloff, author of The Ukulele: A Visual History

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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

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

Fingerstyle, clawhammer, bluegrass, bottleneck slide and flatpicking. Learn six classics of the Americana tradition with play-along backing tracks, step-by-step video tutorials, printable sheet music with TAB, a virtual fretboard and much more.Β Giddyup!
Level: Intermediate

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Join the Band!

Music is more fun when we play together. ukuLOUDLY isn't just a band, it'sΒ yourΒ band... and it's free to join! Every few weeks, James Hill chooses a song from Uketropolis and arranges it in a wild and surprising way. Then, members of ukuLOUDLYΒ get toΒ play on the recording! It's free, fun and a great way to connect with other ukulele players.
Level:Β All Levels

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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

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

Baritone Ukulele Jazz invites you to explore jazz on your baritone uke! 12 famous jazz songs with overΒ 40 video lessons with James. Variable-speed backing tracks included with notation, TAB and chord diagrams. Save on both tunings with the Jazz Ukulele Bundle!
Level:Β Intermediate / Advanced

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"I'm enjoying this course more and more. I've heard, sung and played these jazz songs, but this course is bringing them alive!"
- Sherri, Baritone Ukulele Jazz Student

The beauty of Indian Classical musicΒ within yourΒ reach. This interactive resourceΒ is your doorway to a world of mesmerizing ragas, shimmering drones and timeless melodies.
Level:Β Intermediate

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"So much fun... and so relaxing!"
- Donna,Β Raglele Student

Go where no uke has gone before. UkuleleXΒ takes you to the outer limits!Β Transform your uke into a drum machine and learn how a pair of chopsticks can turn the world of ukulele upside down.
Level:Β Extreme

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

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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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