
Ukulele Lessons at Danman’s
Small, sweet, and seriously fun — the ukulele is the perfect place to start your musical journey.
Whether you’re a curious beginner or a songwriter looking to add a new sound, our private ukulele lessons are designed for students of all ages 3 and up.
What You’ll Learn:
Ukulele is easy to pick up and endlessly rewarding. In our lessons, students will explore:

Chords & Strumming Patterns
Play songs using simple chord progressions and rhythmic strums.
Songwriting & Performance
Write your own songs or sing and strum like your favorite artists.
Playing By Ear & Reading Tabs
Choose your path: learn by ear, from sheet music, or with tabs.
Melody & Fingerpicking
Learn to play melodies, riffs, and explore fingerstyle ukulele.
Tuning & Maintenance
Understand your instrument and how to care for it.
Popular Songs & Personalized Repertoire
Bring in your favorite songs — we’ll teach you how to play them!

Who It’s For:
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Kids (ages 3+), teens, and adults
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First-time musicians or guitar players switching to uke
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Campfire strummers, hobbyists, and performers
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Singer-songwriters who want a portable instrument to accompany their voice


In-Studio or Online
Lessons are available in-person at our Dana Point studio or online via Zoom.
Bring your instrument or use our gear — we’ll meet you at our School

Ready to Play?
Give us a call at (949) 496-6556 or email danmansmusic@gmail.com to get started.
We’ll match you with the right teacher and tailor a program just for you.

What Beginner Ukulele Students Learn:
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How to hold the ukulele and your pick
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Names and tuning of all 4 ukulele strings
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Identifying the parts of the ukulele
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Understanding half steps and whole steps
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How to place fingers correctly on the fretboard
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Using the “finger per fret” method in first position
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How to read ukulele TAB and chord charts
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First riff: Ode to Joy
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First chord: C major
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First strum: D_ DU DU DU (4/4 time)
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First finger pick: T - I - M - I
Continued Development Includes:
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Learning notes on each string (G, C, E, A)
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Chords: G, Am, F, D, and 2-/3-string barre chords
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Additional strumming and fingerpicking patterns
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Playing real songs like Happy Birthday, Canon in C, and reggae-style rhythms
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Full major scale (C ascending & descending)
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Progressions: I–IV–V and I–V–vi–IV
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Advanced skills: hammer-ons, pull-offs, slides, reggae strums
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Learning iconic tunes like Somewhere Over the Rainbow and What a Wonderful World (Izzy version)
🎯 Student progress is tracked and rewarded with tickets and bonuses — making each step exciting and goal-oriented.
