Ukulele course for total beginners

10-Day
Ukulele

Play real songs, Bollywood and English, in just 10 days. A calm, happy hobby you’ll look forward to. No music background needed.

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1,605 students have already joined★★★★★“I have confidence in playing ukulele now.” Neha
Gaurav Sharma holding a ukulele
  • 20 video lessonsShort, clear, pre-recorded
  • Bollywood & English songsShaam, Kasoor, Imagine and more
  • Play along with meInteractive play-along sections
  • CertificatePlus lifetime access
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Real beginners.
Real songs.

Reviews from students who took the course, in their own words. Tap Neha’s video to hear hers.

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Outside the course, we’re a community of musicians on YouTube and Instagram too.

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“Easy introduction of chord shapes, transitions and strumming patterns.”
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“It’s like the first time touching a new instrument, and I’m not going empty-handed. I’m not a pro yet, but in due course of time I will surely hone the skill. Thank you, shifu!”
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“I like the concept of the course. Very simple and easy ways to learn. Very good explanations on chords, strumming and songs.”
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“I play guitar, and I like this instrument as much as guitar. But I wanted to learn it step by step, and that’s why I joined this course. I really liked it.”
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A quick check

Does any of this sound like you?

If yes to any of these, you’re in the right place.

The whole idea of the course

You only need 3 things to play the ukulele.

Strumming patternsMaster rhythm and timing, and bring the groove into your playing.
ChordsLearn the essential chord shapes behind countless songs.
SongsPut chords and strumming together to play your favourite songs.
The whole idea of the course

You only need 3 things to play the ukulele.

  1. 01

    Strumming patterns

    Master rhythm and timing, and bring the groove into your playing.

  2. 02

    Chords

    Learn the essential chord shapes behind countless songs.

  3. 03

    Songs

    Put chords and strumming together to play your favourite songs.

Before you begin

But how do you get started?

The most important step is to start. But not knowing where to start is the problem. Here’s what you need:

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01

A structured path

Step by step, from your first chord to full songs, so you always know what to practise next.

1Tuning Your Ukulele12:11
2Holding And Strumming08:14
3First 2 Chords!05:41
02

No distractions

Just the lessons you need, in order. No rabbit holes.

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Play along
03

Play-along sections

Grab your ukulele and play with me, instead of just watching.

With these in place, learning the ukulele becomes clear, effective and fun.

That’s exactly how the course is built
The path

Here’s the path, one module at a time.

20 video lessons · about 2 h 30 min · 4 modules · lifetime access

01

Ukulele Essentials

Parts of the ukulele, tuning, holding it, strumming and your first 2 chords.

  • Course Intro
  • Ukulele Basics
  • Tuning Your Ukulele
  • Holding And Strumming
  • First 2 Chords!
5 lessons · 33 min
02

Mastering Rhythm and Strumming

2 new chords, rhythm and timing, and the strumming pattern you need to know.

  • 2 New Chords
  • Rhythm, Timing and Strumming Patterns
  • Eighth Note Strumming
  • The Strumming Pattern You NEED To Know
5 lessons · 34 min
03

Bollywood Classics

Five Bollywood songs, start to finish.

Ajeeb DastaanShaamKasoorChaand BaaliyanGulabi Aankhen
5 lessons · 43 min
04

More Songs!

English favourites, 3 chords for 10 songs, and the top 5 beginner mistakes.

Chura Liya HaiImagineCan’t Help Falling In Love
5 lessons · 38 min
01 Hello02 Online03 Music
GAURAV
Gaurav Sharma with his guitar
Meet your teacher

Hi, I’m
Gaurav Sharma.

A guitarist from Tuticorin. I studied music at KM and Berklee, and now I make the ukulele and guitar simple for anyone who picks one up.

Trained at
KM Music ConservatoryBerklee College of Music
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ONLINE
Online, every week

I once posted a video every day
for a whole year.

YouTube · @GauravSharmaMusic ↗
220Ksubscribers
I uploaded a video every single day for a whole year!
Something Like Olivia, John Mayer: solo jamJam
Tom and Jerry, John Mayer: intro riffLesson + tabs
Instagram · @gauravsharma10_ ↗
99Kfollowers · 914 posts
220KYouTube subscribers99KInstagram followers
Cory Wong’s first Indian podcast · The Music Circle Ep.9
Latest on my channelA new video every week, free on YouTube
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More on my channels

I uploaded a video every single day for a whole year!Something Like Olivia, John Mayer: solo jamTom and Jerry, John Mayer: intro riff
MUSIC
Musician

I play on records and write my own songs.

Guitar on other artists’ songs, and four songs of my own.

Session guitaron other artists’ music
Tamil film songPudavai NilaveSung by Dhanush · Yaadhumaagi Nindraai
Netflix seriesMusafir CafeTera Hua Sahiba · how my guitar idea became a Netflix song
My songswritten and sung by me
DeewanaMy debut singleKhoya SaSingleJaaduft. Apoorva KrishnaSaayaSingle
SpotifyApple Music
Musician

I play on records and write my own songs.

Session guitar on other artists’ music
Pudavai NilaveDhanush · Tamil filmMusafir CafeNetflix series
My songs written and sung by me
DeewanaKhoya SaJaaduSaaya
Real screenshots

Appreciation from Bollywood legends.

Comments and likes on my videos, exactly as they came in.

Vishal Mishra’s Instagram comment on Gaurav’s reel: “Love it, wish we did it before I made this one … someday in a jam may be”
Singer & composer · on my electric solo of his song
Instagram notification: badboyshah liked your reel
Rapper & composer · liked my reel
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Guitar store, USA · commented on my reel
Salim Merchant’s heart comment, pinned, on Gaurav’s reel “Sukoon”
Composer, Salim–Sulaiman · on my reel “Sukoon”
Asees Kaur’s heart comment on Gaurav’s YouTube video, pinned
Singer · on my YouTube video
Instagram notification: Nucleya and 9,742 others liked your reel
Music producer · liked my reel
Ehsaan Noorani’s pinned Instagram comment: “Great to see someone playing the right chords”
Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy · pinned on my reel
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Actor · mentioned me in a comment
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Guitarist & composer · liked my story
The Music Circle · podcast

My conversations with the greats.

Guitar legends from Bollywood and beyond break down their sound, their stories and the intros you grew up with.

Ep. 9Cory WongGuitar, creativity & businessEp. 7Kalyan BaruahBollywood guitar intros, decodedEp. 6Dhruv GhanekarAdvertising, guitar & Indian musicEp. 1Ehsaan NooraniSignature guitar intros, decoded
Every episode
Ep. 9Cory Wong↗Ep. 8Yashraj Mukhate↗Ep. 7Kalyan Baruah↗Ep. 6Dhruv Ghanekar↗Ep. 4Zeeshan Khan↗Ep. 3The School of Bass↗Ep. 2@varun_wave↗Ep. 1Ehsaan Noorani↗All episodes on YouTube ↗
Straight from my inbox

What my students message me.

Real messages from people learning with me, exactly as they came in.

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Before you start

A few things to know.

Who is this course for?
Complete beginners, and anyone who has tried a little and wants a clear, structured start. You don’t need any music background.
What will I learn?
The basics of the ukulele, tuning, holding it and strumming, your first chords, rhythm and strumming patterns, and then full songs in Hindi and English.
How long will I have access?
For life. Learn at your own pace and come back to any lesson whenever you want.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes. If the course isn’t for you, ask for a refund within 14 days of enrolling.
What language is the course in?
Mostly English, with some Hinglish where it makes things clearer.
What if I get stuck or have a question?
You can ask questions through the course platform, and we’ll help you along.
Is there a student community?
Yes. Post your playing, ask questions and keep the conversation going in the student community. Share what you’re working on, so others can learn from it too. Join the community →
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