Chinook School of Music

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Beginner Group Ukulele Classes for Kids Ages 7-10

Discover the joy of playing the ukulele! Learn strumming, chording, rhythm and note learning. Children build a songbook of fun repertoire to share with friends and family.

Many students opt to enroll in multiple sessions of Beginner Group Ukulele for the ultimate learning experience. Each session introduces new songs, chords, skills and techniques.

2024-2025 School Year

Fall/Winter Session:

Thursdays 5:00-5:40PM SW Marda Loop Location
Sept 26 - Feb 6
No class: Oct 31, Dec 26, Jan 2
Instructor: Sarah Nearing

Beginner Ukulele Level 1:

Tuesdays 6:05-6:45PM NW North Haven Location
Sept 24 - Jan 28
No class: Dec 24, Dec 31
Instructor: James Taylor

Registration: $480.00 One time payment, OR $50.00 non refundable registration fee to be applied towards tuition at time of booking required at the time of booking, then $107.50/month (Oct 1, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025)

Beginner Ukulele Level 2:

Tuesdays 5:30-6:05PM NW North Haven Location
Sept 24 - Jan 28
No class: Dec 24, Dec 31
Instructor: James Taylor

Registration: $480.00 One time payment, OR $50.00 non refundable registration fee to be applied towards tuition at time of booking required at the time of booking, then $107.50/month (Oct 1, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025)

Winter/Spring Session:

Thursdays 5:00-5:40PM SW Marda Loop Location
Feb 13 - June 12
No class: Mar 27
Instructor: Sarah Nearing

Tuesdays 6:00-6:40PM NW North Haven Location
Feb 11 - June 10
No class: Mar 25
Instructor: James Taylor

Registration: $480.00 One time payment, OR $50.00 non refundable registration fee to be applied towards tuition at time of booking required at the time of booking, then $107.50/month (Mar 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025)

Please note: Enrolment for semester-long programs will close after the third week of each session.


What you need for class:

  1. Please bring a Ukulele to your class. Chinook School of Music sells Ukuleles for $53.99 +GST in many bright colours. Please drop by the office before your first class to pick one up. 

  2. A 3-ring binder or folder to keep sheet music and notes in.

  3. Please bring an instrument/guitar tuner. Chinook School of Music sells Snark Tuners for $29.99. You can also download the "Guitar Tuna" app for your smartphone which works as a tuner. Click for AppleClick for Android

Steps for booking your child in this class:

  1. Steps for booking into this class:

    1. If you are a new client, create a new Wellnessliving account for yourself and add your family members. If you are an existing client, login to your account. 

    2. On your profile → Click the "Book Now" tab in the top menu.

    3. Select the program you want using filters if applicable and follow the steps to register your family member and pay for your class. Confirmations will be sent by email.

Need assistance?  Book a callback time with our admin team here or call 403-246-8446 for customer service or fill out our basic enrollment form

If this class is full:

You may register for the waitlist for this program by providing your credit card information. You will not be charged until you have a confirmed spot in the program. If a space becomes available, you will be contacted prior to enrollment. Once enrolled on the waitlist, administration may contact you with alternatives closer to your start date if space does not become available. 

Group Class Refund Policy:

Students wishing to withdraw from the class must give a notice of four classes. Scheduled monthly payments for the following months will then be terminated. All refunds are subject to a $50 administration fee. Refunds and credits are not provided for student absences. Students wishing to withdraw from the class and transfer to private lessons or another program during the session may transfer the remainder of their balance with no penalty. No refunds will be issued after May 1 for the remainder of the school year. Any classes canceled by an instructor will be made up at the end of the session. 


Download The Chinook School of Music App, View your schedule & book classes on the fly!

In 2023, you will be able to book group programs, camps, summer lessons, and accompanist appointments in the Chinook School of Music App which is available for both Android and Apple IOS Phones.

Other cool things you can do in the app:

  • View your upcoming schedules for your whole family. See when you have upcoming classes

  • Review and update your method of payment

  • Review past transactions

  • Update your personal contact information

  • Purchase gift cards

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