Ukulele Lessons Kelowna with Noel Wentworth at the Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
Girl playing the ukulele

Ukulele Lessons Kelowna

Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
455 Glen Pine Ct, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1R3
Ph: 250-317-3685

Learn to play the ukulele with fun, personalized private lessons at Upbeat Music Academy in Glenmore, Kelowna. Whether you're picking up your first instrument or building on existing skills, lessons are designed around your experience, goals, and musical interests.

Taught by Noel Wentworth, a professional musician and music educator with more than 30 years of teaching experience, you'll develop practical skills while learning songs you enjoy.

Private ukulele lessons start at $34 per 30-minute lesson.

Why students choose Upbeat Music Academy

  • Private one-on-one lessons
  • Ages 7 and up
  • Beginner to advanced students welcome
  • Learn the music you enjoy
  • Performance opportunities twice a year
  • Comfortable Glenmore studio with free parking

Learn to Play the Ukulele!

The ukulele is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding instruments to learn. It's beginner-friendly, easy to take anywhere, and versatile enough for pop, rock, folk, country, Disney hits, and much more.

Lessons are practical, engaging, and adapted to your individual goals, helping you develop solid skills while making steady progress.

Students will learn how to:

  • Play favourite songs
  • Master chords and smooth chord changes
  • Develop strong rhythm and strumming patterns
  • Learn fingerpicking techniques
  • Read ukulele TAB and standard notation
  • Understand scales and basic music theory
  • Play melodies and simple solos
  • Build confidence and good playing technique
  • Create your own musical ideas through improvisation

Whether you want to play around the campfire, accompany your singing, perform for others, or simply enjoy a new hobby, lessons will help you reach your goals.

Ukulele Lessons Kelowna

Ukulele Lessons for Kids, Teens and Adults

Lessons are tailored to each student's age, experience, and learning style.

Kids

Young students build rhythm, coordination, listening skills, and confidence through engaging songs and age-appropriate activities.

Teens

Teen students develop technique while learning music they enjoy, exploring different styles, and building performance skills.

Adults

Whether you're learning for the first time or returning to music after many years, lessons move at a comfortable pace in a relaxed, supportive environment.

See Noel's lesson policies here

For children under 7, we recommend starting with Piano lessons with Lora Wentworth to build the musical and finger coordination skills that make learning ukulele easier later on.

Learn from an Experienced Ukulele Teacher

Hi, I'm Noel Wentworth, founder of Upbeat Music Academy.

I've been teaching guitar, bass, and ukulele for more than 30 years and performing professionally for even longer. I hold a Diploma in Music Performance from Selkirk College and a Licentiate in Music Education through RSL Awards.

I've had the privilege of helping hundreds of students develop their skills, prepare for performances, and discover the enjoyment that comes from making music.

My goal is to create a relaxed, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, trying new things, and celebrating their progress.

Ukulele-Lessons-Kelowna-Upbeat-Music-Academy-Kelowna

Ukulele Lessons Kelowna

Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
455 Glen Pine Ct, Kelowna, BC, V1V 1R3
Ph: 250-317-3685

Learn to play the ukulele with fun, personalized private lessons at Upbeat Music Academy in Glenmore, Kelowna. Whether you're picking up your first instrument or building on existing skills, lessons are designed around your experience, goals, and musical interests.

Taught by Noel Wentworth, a professional musician and music educator with more than 30 years of teaching experience, you'll develop practical skills while learning songs you enjoy.

Private ukulele lessons start at $34 per 30-minute lesson.

Why students choose Upbeat Music Academy

  • Private one-on-one lessons
  • Ages 7 and up
  • Beginner to advanced students welcome
  • Learn the music you enjoy
  • Performance opportunities twice a year
  • Comfortable Glenmore studio with free parking
Ukulele Lessons Kelowna

Learn to Play the Ukulele!

The ukulele is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding instruments to learn. It's beginner-friendly, easy to take anywhere, and versatile enough for pop, rock, folk, country, Disney hits, and much more.

Lessons are practical, engaging, and adapted to your individual goals, helping you develop solid skills while making steady progress.

Students will learn how to:

  • Play favourite songs
  • Master chords and smooth chord changes
  • Develop strong rhythm and strumming patterns
  • Learn fingerpicking techniques
  • Read ukulele TAB and standard notation
  • Understand scales and basic music theory
  • Play melodies and simple solos
  • Build confidence and good playing technique
  • Create your own musical ideas through improvisation

Whether you want to play around the campfire, accompany your singing, perform for others, or simply enjoy a new hobby, lessons will help you reach your goals.

Ukulele Lessons for Kids, Teens and Adults

Lessons are tailored to each student's age, experience, and learning style.

Kids

Young students build rhythm, coordination, listening skills, and confidence through engaging songs and age-appropriate activities.

Teens

Teen students develop technique while learning music they enjoy, exploring different styles, and building performance skills.

Adults

Whether you're learning for the first time or returning to music after many years, lessons move at a comfortable pace in a relaxed, supportive environment.

See Noel's lesson policies here

For children under 7, we recommend starting with Piano lessons with Lora Wentworth to build the musical and finger coordination skills that make learning ukulele easier later on.

Ukulele-Lessons-Kelowna-Upbeat-Music-Academy-Kelowna

Learn from an Experienced Ukulele Teacher

Hi, I'm Noel Wentworth, founder of Upbeat Music Academy.

I've been teaching guitar, bass, and ukulele for more than 30 years and performing professionally for even longer. I hold a Diploma in Music Performance from Selkirk College and a Licentiate in Music Education through RSL Awards.

I've had the privilege of helping hundreds of students develop their skills, prepare for performances, and discover the enjoyment that comes from making music.

My goal is to create a relaxed, encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions, trying new things, and celebrating their progress.

5-stars Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna

Noel is great with kids!

Great ukulele lessons! Noel is great with kids and very patient.

Talar Derashodian

5-stars Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna

Time well spent!

Loving our weekly ukulele lessons! It's a great time learning new songs whilst Noel subtly adds extra techniques in to the mix! Definitely time well spent!

Pippa DeWitt

5-stars Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna

Wonderful lessons!

My daughter loves her piano and ukulele lessons so much at Upbeat music academy. Thanks to Lora and Noel for the wonderful lessons for the very first step to music!
Kate Choi

The Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna serves Kelowna, Rutland, Wilden, Lake Country, Kettle Valley and West Kelowna

FAQ

Noel Wentworth charges $33/half hour private Guitar, Bass or Ukulele lesson

7 years old is the magic age to start Ukulele lessons.

Because of hand/finger size, coordination (fine motor skills), attention span, etc., unfortunately its best to wait till they are 9 years old.

The last thing we want to see, is a students love for music crushed forever because it was too hard for them.

There are some occasions when a student who is taller/ larger hand size and more mature for their age that can start at 8 years old but it rarely works out other wise.

Even though it's not what they want to learn, Ukulele is a better instrument to start with and can be learned at Age 7. All the chord shapes learning on Ukulele are directly applicable to the Guitar.

Piano lessons are also a great option if students aren't old enough to take Guitar lessons.  Piano lessons can successfully be taught from the age of 4 and in my experience, any students starting with piano and then move to guitar, excel because of the fine motor skills they have developed.

Yes. Students will need their own ukulele so they can practice between lessons and continue building their skills at home. For beginners, the main focus is learning how to hold the instrument properly, form chords, and develop a comfortable strumming technique. Many students start by strumming with their fingers, which is a great way to develop control and rhythm. As students progress, they may be introduced to using a pick to explore different sounds, techniques, and playing styles.

A quality beginner ukulele doesn’t need to be expensive, and we are happy to provide guidance on choosing the right instrument based on the student’s age, experience level, and goals.

When you sign up for lessons, you book in for a specific weekly time slot. Most commonly, September through June, as the Upbeat Music Academy follows the “school calendar”.

Lesson fees are either payable IN FULL for the entire year in advance of starting your lessons, or you have the option of choosing an averaged monthly pre-authorized payment either through your credit card, eTransfer or cash. Please note: casual cash payments are not available.

  • Method book(s), sheet music, worksheets, lesson binder/notebook for lessons and assignments
  • Even though our Ukulele teacher is equipped with a Computer, if the student is wanting to learn or need help with a particular song by ear, please bring your device the song is on (Ipad, Cel Phone, Etc.).
  • If it’s your first Ukulele lesson with us and you have taken lessons before, please bring any previous learning material to your lesson.

Yes! If the student is willing, twice a year we arrange a teacher supported, student showcase for our students to perform at outside our studios.

Having anxiety before a performance is completely normal but small performances like this are an important life skill to develop.

If the student understands they are supported and shown appreciation for the hard work they have put in, the more confident they will be with other areas in their lives.

Comfort with public speaking,  interacting with others and feeling safe for going outside your comfort zone all starts with goals like this.

This is highly encouraged as a life lesson.

First off, we’ll miss you!

Two lessons notice must be provided for withdrawal. Immediate withdrawal is subject to a two lesson cancellation fee. The Upbeat Music Academy reserves the right to terminate lesson contracts on unpaid accounts.

If you want to get good, you need to put in the time.

Many of us are used to instant gratification now a days. Please understand you will get out of the Guitar what you put into it time wise.  The more consistently you practice, the better you’ll get.

On average, 30 minutes of practice or more a day depending on the level the student is what is needed.

That said most younger students will need to ease into it.

With younger students, start with 15 minutes 4-5 days a week and then increase the practice time slowly till you can get to 20 or 30 minutes a day.

Set a daily time to get in the habit of practicing. For example: After dinner, as soon as you get home from school or a set time 4-4:30pm.

If you do this 5 days a week, take the weekend off.

  • Missed lessons happen from time to time. We do have options like:
    • Online lesson (ZOOM)
    • Extending a lesson (schedule permitting)
    • Rescheduling the lessons for another day (schedule permitting)Keep in mind there are no paid lessons over Christmas holidays or Spring break so make up lessons can be arranged at those times as well. See Lora’s  lesson policies for more information.

  • Hours of operation:
    Monday: 10:00 AM-9pm
    Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM
    Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 9 PM
    Thursday: 10:00 AM - 9pm
    Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna
455 Glen Pine Crt.
Kelowna, BC
V1V 1R3
P: 250-317-3685

(We’re very close to Watson Rd. Elementary School)

See our map here

The Upbeat Music Academy follows the School District 23 Calendar

Please note:
– There are still lessons on Pro D days (they are not considered a holiday)
– Clients are not charged for lessons that land on Holidays so there are no make up lessons or refund owed.

Reviews and testimonials for Music Instructor Noel Wentworth

“My son was taught guitar by Noel, and he simply is one of the best guitar instructors and nicest people you can ever hope to meet!”

Bill Grigg
Parent

Hundreds Of Happy Customers

Upbeat Music Academy Kelowna 5 star reviews

Rated 5/5, year after year!