A WHOLE WEEKEND OF IMMERSIVE LEARNING
We have invited six of the best ukulele teachers from around the world to come and teach you. Lessons will be in small groups so you'll get to soak up heaps of incredible tuition and ask plenty of questions. As well as small group lessons there will be a teacher's concert to inspire you, and a student concert where you'll get to perform in a small group in a supportive and fun atmosphere
A BEAUTIFUL LOCATION IN THE HEART OF THE FOREST
This year we'll be located at Speech House, a beautiful 17th Century Hunting Lodge built for King Charles II. We're right in the heart in the Forest of Dean and will be taking advantage with ukulele walks and wellbeing sessions too. You can stay in the lovely rooms on site and you'll be supplied with great food all weekend.
TICKETS
TICKETS ON SALE
VERY SOON!
2024 SOLD OUT
APOLOGIES
TICKETS INCLUDE:
SMALL GROUP TUITION WITH ALL OF THE GUEST TUTORS
TEACHER'S CONCERT SUNDAY EVENING
UKULELE MEDITATION SESSIONS / UKULELE WALK
SMALL GROUP TUITION AND STUDENT'S CONCERT SATURDAY
LUNCH AND EVENING 2 COURSE WARM BUFFET SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
COFFEE & PASTRIES WEEKEND MORNINGS
You can purchase from our secure shop HERE or click on the box to the left.
PLEASE NOTE THAT TICKETS DO NOT INCLUDE ACCOMMODATION
Please book your rooms with Speech House if you would like to stay on site:
Tel: 01594 822607
Please see the links further down with recommendations to local B&B's, hotels and campsites.
TUTORS
We have invited some of the best ukulele teachers from around the world to come and teach you. Lessons will be in small groups so you'll get to soak up heaps of incredible tuition and ask plenty of questions. As well as small group lessons there will be a teacher's concert to inspire you, and a student concert where you'll get to perform in a small group in a supportive and fun atmosphere.
TUTOR LINE-UP will be announced soon but we are pleased to confirm the return of Jeff Peterson and Samantha Muir.
CONNECT WITH NATURE &
OTHERS
We will have a focus will be on nature and wellbeing and the power of music in bringing people together. As well as our normal tuition sessions we will have a ukulele meditation session by the lake and a ukulele walk around the beautiful arboretum and nature reserve next to the site. We want you to feel good, have fun and make lasting friendships.
Our beautiful location at Speech House is set in the centre of 110km of one of the last surviving ancient woodlands in England. You can explore the grounds and local woodlands between sessions, soaking up the healing power of nature. As well as the Forest you will be just a few miles from the Wye Valley Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Why not stay for a whole week and explore the area?
If you'd like some more inspiration for exploring the are have a look at this website HERE:
https://www.visitdeanwye.co.uk/
PROVISIONAL
SCHEDULE
To help you plan your time here
MONDAY EVENING
From 7pm - Welcome drinks and Kanikapila
In the Edwin Tauber Suite with views of the ancient woodland. Get to know your fellow students and tutors. Join Matt and your tutors for an inclusive and fun live jam.
TUESDAY
MORNING From 10am - Repertoire sessions with tutors
Each tutor will take one of the small groups through a piece of fun repertoire. There will be something for everyone, whether strumming simple chords or showing off with a super solo. You will learn new skills and have a really cool piece of music to take away. As a group you'll perform together in Sunday evening's Student Concert.
LUNCHTIME - Buffet for all
UKULELE WALK -
We'll take a guided walk around the arboretum and the beautiful local nature reserve, where if we're lucky we'll get to see a host of wildlife including birds of prey, deer, wildfowl, songbirds, wild boar, and butterflies. Those wanting to stay on site will have the option of an extra lesson or just some chill time.
AFTERNOON - Repertoire sessions with tutors
EVENING 2 COURSE HOT BUFFET
Freshly made with local produce.
OUTSIDE KANIKAPILA
Fun mass jam in the great outdoors!
EVENING - STUDENT CONCERT
Now your turn to show off and perform in the historic Verderers Court. You'll perform the repertoire you learned earlier, in a small group and joined by your tutor. By now we're all friends (if we weren't already!) and we all support each other. There's no pressure - any shrinking violets can hide at the back!
FINISH AROUND 10PM
WEDNESDAY
MORNING From 9:30am - Small group sessions with all the tutors
Very small groups so you get to soak up the learning & ask questions of our experts. Coffee and pastries. Four different classrooms throughout the site.
LUNCHTIME - Buffet for all
Refresh and fill yourself up. If it's sunny perhaps take a stroll around the garden and lake?
UKULELE WALK - We'll take a guided walk around the arboretum and the beautiful local nature reserve, where if we're lucky we'll get to see a host of wildlife including birds of prey, deer, wildfowl, songbirds, wild boar, and butterflies. Those wanting to stay on site will have the option of an extra lesson or just some chill time.
Ukulele Meditation - Let go of any tension and immerse yourself in a relaxing ukulele mediation session in the gardens. Learn to fall in love with the sound of your ukulele. Another optional class will be available here too.
AFTERNOON - Small group sessions with all the tutors
EVENING 2 COURSE HOT BUFFET
Freshly made with local produce.
EVENING - Tutor Concert
Sit back in the impressive and historic Verderer's Court for an evening of entertainment and inspiration courtesy of your talented tutors. A bar will be available so you can relax with a drink or two, alcoholic or otherwise.
FINISH AROUND 10PM
Other places to stay
If you missed out on a room on site, would like some other local options or want to camp in the area, here are a list of some places to explore.
LOCATION
The Speech House Hotel
Coleford
Gloucestershire
GL16 7EL