Welcome to the Ukulele Project website. Not just for ukulele players, for anyone interested in ending loneliness and promoting wellbeing

We believe in music for everyone

At the Ukulele Project, we are using the power of music, specifically the ukulele, to bring people together, foster connections, and address the challenges of loneliness while promoting overall well-being

how do we do this?

We grow and support sustainable ukulele groups and classes in partnership with charities, community groups, schools and libraries.
Our profits are used to donate ukuleles to schools, community groups and libraries.
There are numerous ways to support the work that we do from attending one of our events, buying some merch, booking a team buidling workshop, followng us on social media or donating monthly in exchange for access to our resources.

Read on for more info.
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🎉   854 Ukuleles donated so far out of our 1000 Uke goal  📈

Uke Donations

We donate ukuleles to schools, community groups and libraries. This is our tally since our first donation in 2019. Do you have a ukulele that you no longer play? Participate in our unique initiative, 'Play Uke Forward', and give your old ukulele a new purpose
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DO YOU RUN A COMMUNITY GROUP?

Instrument Donations for Community Ukulele Clubs

To kick off 2026, The Ukulele Projects are offering an instrument donation to seven community ukulele groups — one in each Ukulele Project region:

1. London Ukulele Project
2. Wales Ukulele Project
3.South East Ukulele Project
4.East Midlands Ukulele Project
5.East England Ukulele Project
6.North West Ukulele Project
7.Northeast Ukulele Project

Each selected group will receive:
• A U-Bass (adds warmth and depth)
• A Cajon (brings rhythm and energy)
• A Tenor Electro-Acoustic Ukulele (great for soloists)

If you run a community-focused ukulele group, or you are starting one, and you don't currently have a cajon, u-bass and someone in the group is needing a ukulele upgrade so they can perform solos! We would love for you to apply.

You can donate the instruments to specific people in your group or keep them as general instruments for multiple people to play. Please help us spread the word. Link to apply is in the comments Deadline to apply 30th January
LEARN, LEARN, LEARN!

BOOK NEWS

Written by our founder Tara Maysey 'How to start playing the Ukulele' is an introduction to ukulele for children of all ages and WINNER of 'Best Ukulele Book of 2024' in the UKIES

With easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations, it covers chords, melody, recommended listening and worksheets introducing rhythm, tempo and dynamics.

QR codes give access to video tutorials and play-a-longs. Colouring helps aid memory as well as decreasing stress and encourages patience and relaxation. Also, seeing your picture come to life can give a massive sense of pride and achievement.

'My Music Practice Journal' is a great accompaniment as an additional tool to help aid practice and record progress. It can be used for any musical instrument not just ukulele.
Celebrating Original Ukulele Compositions

First Ukulele Pieces & Ukulele Ensemble

We are super proud and excited to have published a 2nd book of beginner melody pieces, in 2024, this time Ensemble Pieces. This follows on from our 1st book in 2021,  First Ukulele Pieces. Both books have pieces donated by ukulele teachers from all over the world!

In 2024 some of the pieces from First Ukulele Pieces were added to ABRSM's Music Medals recommended syllabus.

First Ukulele Pieces provides an exciting collection of finger picking pieces composed by many of the world's top ukulele composers including James Hill, Colin Tribe, Elizabeth Pfeiffer, Daniel Ward, Heidi Swedberg, Arden Fujiwara, Sam Muir and Phil Doleman. All 35 pieces were originally put together in one book as a limited edition. This can now be found as Book One and Book Two or all 35 pieces can be downloaded as a downloadable pdf Videos of the pieces can be found here First Ukulele Pieces Videos - Book One and First Ukulele Pieces Videos - Book Two

Ukulele Ensemble has 16 ensemble melodies that are arranged roughly in order of difficulty. The majority of the songs have 3 parts with chords adding a 4th. It is a mix of original songs and some well known classics such as 'Ode to Joy', 'You are my Sunshine' and Vivaldi's 'Spring'.  The book can be purchased as a printed book or as a downloadable PDF. More info here




Help Spread Ukulele Joy

Play Uke Forward

We are taking to the streets to spread ukulele joy and gift the gift or music to anyone willing to stop for a ukulele lesson and a chat

Do you have a beginner ukulele that you no longer use and would be willing to donate?
Are you able to donate money for strings or ukuleles?
Are you able to volunteer your time to help teach some basic chords or/and busk?

Impact report

May 2024 - May 2025

May 21st is our birthday which is why our impact runs from May to May each year. We are really proud of what we have achieved this year and are so grateful for your support as it wouldn't be possible without you.
Video Showcase

From our youtube channel…

Chinese Songs for Chinese New Year

Song Sung Blue - Neil Diamond #ukuleletutorial #playalong

Bollywood Songs - Chaand Baaliyan & Bade Acche Lagte Hain

Pack Up Your Sorrows

Age UK Richmond's Patch ukulele band - Feliz Navidad 2025

Celestial - with just 4 chords! #ukuleletutorial

Sailing - Ukulele Tutorial - Great for all levels!

Stargazing - Ukulele Tutorial!

Blackbird - Easy Beginner Tutorial

Lemon Tree - Fool's Garden #ukulele #ukuleleplayalong

Shiny Happy People, REM - Ukulele Tutorial

Anarchy in the Garden - 2025 festival highlights!

You Are My Sunshine Baritone - Tutorial & Play-Along!

Pompeii, Bastille - Ukulele Tutorial - Only 4 chords!

The Ukulele Project All-Star Band at Summer Strum 2025

Pembrokeshire Uke-Ender 2025 - Saturday with Matthew Quilliam

Deep in the Heart of Texas - Baritone 2 EASY CHORDS!

Pembrokeshire Uke Ender 2025 - Open Mic Night

My Darling Clementine - TWO CHORDS - EASY Ukulele Song for ALL Levels

Long Journey Home - Traditional #ukuleleplayalong #ukuleletutorial

Roar - Katy Perry #ukuleleplayalong #ukuleletutorial

Lilli Marlene - #ukuleleplayalong

Ukulele Safety For Beginners

Let Me Call You Sweetheart - Ukulele Tutorial - Baritone Chords

Weather With You - Crowded House #ukuleletutorial #ukuleleplayalong

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our teaching resource

Join our ukulele family and help us to combat loneliness. In exchange for your patronage you get access to loads of songsheets and worksheets that you can use with your students either in the classroom or with your community group. With 3 different tier groups you can either support us as a School, Teacher or Community.

We also have a FREE tier with some themes ie Christmas so you can get a taste of what we offer.

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Our environmental pledge

It’s now common knowledge that one of the best tools to tackle the climate crisis and keep our temperatures from rising above 1.5C is to plant trees. So since 2020, for every 30 ukuleles that we donate we pledge to plant 20 trees and promote a climate postitive workforce.
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