Join Our Musical Community
Welcome to Uke Group North! We provide inclusive ukulele workshops across Greater Manchester and Lancashire, creating a welcoming community through music. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced player, there's a place for you in our groups.
Weekly Sing & Strum Sessions
Our popular "Sing & Strum Sessions" are held every week. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of ours - everyone is welcome!
Current Sessions
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Mondays at Greenmount Old School
Mondays - 10:15am-11:15am
Greenmount Old School, Brandlesholme Road, Bury, BL8 4DS -
Thursdays at Wyldes
Thursdays - 6:30pm-8:00pm
Wyldes, 4 Bolton St, Bury, BL9 0LQ -
Tuesdays at Ramsbottom Library
Tuesdays - 10:30am-12pm
Ramsbottom Library, Carr St, Ramsbottom, BL0 9AE -
Tuesdays at The Den
Tuesdays - 5:30pm-7pm
The Den, 6 Stubbins Vale Road, Ramsbottom, BL0 0NT
To book your place, get in touch via our contact page or drop us a message.
What We Offer
- Beginner workshops - Learn the basics with our friendly team
- Weekly group sessions - Play your favourite songs together
- Instrument loan - No ukulele? No problem! We have instruments to borrow
- All ages welcome - From children to seniors, everyone can join
- Community focused - Build friendships and connections through music
One-on-One Ukulele Lessons
Looking for personal tuition? Ben, our founder and experienced musician, offers one-on-one ukulele lessons for learners of all ages. With nine years in a heavy metal band and performances at major festivals, Ben brings serious musical experience to the ukulele world - he's become obsessed with this cheerful instrument because it brings so much joy to everyone who plays it.
Ben's teaching style is friendly and laid-back, making him perfect for nervous beginners or those wanting to improve their technique. He travels to your location within about 20 minutes of Ramsbottom.
Lesson prices:
- 30 minutes: £20
- 60 minutes: £30
Why Choose Ukulele?
As Jake Shimabukuro said, "If everyone played the ukulele, the world would be a better place. There's something about the ukulele that just makes you smile. It makes you let your guard down."
The ukulele is:
- Easy to learn
- Portable and affordable
- Perfect for group playing
- Great for all ages
- Fun and uplifting!
Get Started Today
Ready to join our musical community? Contact us to book your first group session or enquire about individual lessons.
Our Locations
Our lessons are in Ramsbottom and Bury, but you might also want to attend if you're in Manchester, Bolton, Blackburn, Rochdale, or anywhere else in Lancashire. Many of our members travel from surrounding areas to join our friendly community sessions.
Download Our Songbooks
We've created songbooks for our sessions - download them free from our "learn" page. Available collections include:
- Junior Songbook - Perfect for younger players and beginners
- UGN Songbook - Our main collection for workshops and sessions
"Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything" - Plato
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