Ukulele Corner Academy

A structured curriculum to guide you, a world class teacher to inspire you, and a supportive community of musicians to support you along the way.

Step-by-step learning

Ukulele Corner is part of Guitar Corner Academy which has served thousands of musicians around the world with the Cornerstone Method. This method uses structure and progressive materials to fuel the joy of music.

One of the biggest problems you can face when learning music is frustration. It can be an obstacle to enjoyment and ultimately it might cause you to give up. Frustration arises from working on the wrong material. It could be material in the wrong order or given to you at the wrong time, whatever the case it can make you feel like you are not good enough. But its not you, it is the disorganized way you have been learning.

The step-by-step pathway that you find in the Cornerstone Method will guide you on your musical journey with the right materials in the right order. It will help you focus, give you guidance, and motivate you to practice.

  • Over one hundred in-depth lessons
  • Fingerstyle Practice Routines to Guide Your Practice

  • Performance Videos to Inspire You

  • All PDF Downloads Included

  • All Scores provided in standard notation and TAB

  • Graded repertoire to learn

  • World class instruction from a master musician

  • An academy trusted by thousands

The Cornerstone Method for Fingerstyle Ukulele

A Structured Curriculum for Fingerstyle Ukulele – At the heart of the Academy is a progressive series of lessons that guides you through your journey as a musician. It removes the confusion of information overload and helps keep you focused. The Cornerstone Method has been used by thousands of musicians around the world to great effect.

Ukulele Corner Academy - Fingerstyle Method

Classical Music

Classical Music Library – You will find a vast library of classical music that is organized by level of difficulty and composer. Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, and Mozart all have some beautiful music to explore.

Hawaiian Music

Hawai’ian Music Library – Hawaii has a rich music tradition that can be explored on the ukulele. Jeff brings his experience and knowledge of Hawaiian music tradition and shares valuable insights with you in detailed lessons and performances.

Folk and Blues

Folk and Blues Music Library – Enjoy arrangements of popular music that encompasses a wide range of styles from seasonal songs to delta blues. It is amazing how versatile the ukulele can be!

Technique Library

Technique Library – Technique is taught throughout the fingerstyle method, but sometimes you need to zoom in on something that needs your attention right now. With the technique library you can solve problems quickly with clear and specific lessons on a full range of ukulele technique.

Ukulele Corner Academy - Technique Library

Forum & Live Events

Community Forum – Share your learning journey with musicians from around the world who share your passion and are following the same curriculum.

Live Group Lessons – As a member of the Academy you will have access to live lessons taught by Jeff Peterson where you can get direct feedback on your playing and ask questions in real time.

Ukulele Corner Academy - Live Events

Practice Routines

Progressive Practice Routines – No matter how much you practice if you are not practicing the right exercises at the right time you could be moving backwards.

With pre-written and progressive practice routines provided in your membership you will be able to focus on what’s important and know that your practice relates directly with the music you are learning.

Meet your teacher

Your guide on this musical journey is Grammy Award winning musician, Jeff Peterson. A native of Hawaii and an active touring musician, Jeff offers you a world class level of teaching that you can rely on.

Quarterly Membership

$90quarterly
  • All Grades, Courses, and Lessons
  • Progressive Practice Routines
  • Sheet Music Library
  • Community Forum
  • Monthly Live Group Lessons
  • Access to Regular New Content

Annual Membership

$360297annually
  • Two Months Free
  • All Grades, Courses, and Lessons
  • Progressive Practice Routines
  • Sheet Music Library
  • Community Forum
  • Monthly Live Group Lessons
  • Access to Regular New Content

FAQ

Yes, absolutely! The courses start from the very, very beginning. You will learn how to hold your ukulele, how to tune, and how to get started playing the music you want right away.

Yes! We have a broad age range at Ukulele Corner Academy, but many of our members are over 40 (some are in their 80s). All are welcome here at Ukulele Corner.

As a member you will have access to a huge library of resources and this includes the graded repertoire for both tenor and baritone ukulele, the 20 practice routines, the music from the Hawaiian book, Christmas songs, and Sor studies. You can download these individually underneath the lessons on each topic.

This site was built for the dedicated amateur. We believe you will get the most out of this site with its supportive and motivating atmosphere. You are certainly not alone here at Ukulele Corner!

No. All of our lessons include TAB along with standard notation to make them easy to follow. However, we do have many lessons that will teach you how to read standard notation, which can boost your learning and deepen your musicianship.

It is quite simple, if you are not satisfied with the membership we will give you your money back. We are very confident in the quality of these courses and lessons so we are happy to offer this assurance.

Please note that the refund only applies to your first 30 days and if you receive a refund within the first 30 days and then sign up again at a later date we cannot offer any further refunds.

Questions

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