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The Purple Piano: Music, Mindfulness & Movement
Ukulele Lessons
Learn to play your favorite songs with personalized ukulele lessons!
The ukulele is an accessible and happy instrument that is perfect for accompanying singing, group music-making, or playing for personal enjoyment. Whether you're picking up an instrument for the first time or looking to expand your musical skills, our teachers create engaging lessons tailored to your goals and interests.
Who Are Ukulele Lessons For?
We offer ukulele lessons for children, teens, and adults of all experience levels.
The ukulele is often an excellent first instrument for young children due to its smaller size, fewer strings, and softer strings. Many students begin on ukulele before transitioning to guitar, while others continue to enjoy the ukulele as their primary instrument throughout their lives. Children as young as 4 or 5 can learn to play the ukulele.
Our teachers work with:
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young beginners
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teens exploring music more deeply
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adult beginners
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experienced musicians
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singer-songwriters
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students interested in playing with others
What Students Learn
Lessons are personalized to each student's age, experience level, learning style, and musical interests.
Students may explore:
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melodies and lead playing
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chords and chord progressions
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strumming and picking patterns
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rhythm
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music notation and tablature
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ear training
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improvisation
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songwriting
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healthy playing technique and posture
Ukulele lessons can also be combined with voice or songwriting instruction, allowing students to learn how to accompany themselves while singing or develop their own original music.
Musical Styles
Our teachers have experience teaching a wide variety of musical styles, including:
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pop
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rock
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jazz
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folk
Lessons are designed to follow each student's interests while building strong musical foundations, healthy playing habits, and a lifelong appreciation for music.
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musical theater
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metal
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singer-songwriter
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contemporary music
Getting Started
Getting started with ukulele lessons is simple. Students will need:
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a soprano, tenor, or concert ukulele
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a tuner
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a music stand (recommended)
For younger students, we are happy to help recommend appropriately sized instruments and equipment.
Convenient In-Home Ukulele Lessons
We bring professional instruction directly to you. Families love the ease of in-home lessons. We travel to homes in:
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Boulder
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Louisville
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Lafayette
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Superior
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Erie
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Gunbarrel
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Niwot
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Longmont
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Broomfield
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Westminster
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Arvada
If you have questions about whether we can travel to your location, just Contact us and we'll let you know!
"We have had the best experience with the purple piano! Our instructor is a perfect fit for my girls. She is so patient and also goofy with them and they really enjoy lessons each week. It’s never a battle to get them interested. The recitals are also very efficient and have a casual vibe."
-Sarah