Learning Ukulele with Curt
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LearningUkulele.com and Learning Ukulele with Curt is the product of Curt Sheller, Curt Sheller Publications, Funky Frets Music Store, and a few trusted advisers. Curt Sheller, your Ukulele Kumu, has been playing ukulele over 20 years and has over 30+ years of teaching experience, written over 50 books, almost 40 for ukulele. From teaching hundreds and hundreds of students of all levels over the years — It's pretty much ALL here. Picasso said it best The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
3 August 2026
One of the most comprehensive `Ukulele sites on the web. —Glen H.
One of the most comprehensive `Ukulele sites on the web.
• LearningUkulele.com and Learning Ukulele with Curt has more than just lessons. Pretty much anything ukulele related is all here as well. I (Curt) been a sort of digital pack rat over the years and have collected a massive amount of information surrounding the ukulele. I'm constantly researching and finding new information to put on the site.
All for only 14 a month OR pay once and never pay again.
In an era, where when so many of the great Jazz Ukulele players have gone on to play in the angel band, Curt rightly steps up to be my personal favorite when it comes to jazz on the ukulele. His musical knowledge is unending and his improvisational chops are #1. When the planets align and we're able to jam it's a real thrill.
— Lil' Rev
He’s generous, good-hearted and has empowered countless players to expand their view of the ukulele.
— James Hill
Just browsing over both books, they look fantastic! I'm a guitarist and uke player for over 25 years and was thinking about writing a ukulele book but you've already written what I think are the best, most comprehensive and thorough books I've ever seen for the instrument. I just might end up buying every book you've written and I'll be giving my highest recommendation for your books to my friends and students. Thank you so much for taking the time to write such great books!
— Peter Rhee
I’m finding all sorts of spiffy stuff in 'QUICKSTART Scale Fingerings for Ukulele'.
— Anonymous
( from satisfied customer ) CS, Man, I broke the code!!! I‘ve had you books for quite a while and never understood them. I live on the island of Lanai in Hawaii and a large number of guys can jam and they have tried the help, but could not read or understand the music. A new young guy moved here from Oahu and started teaching lessons. I started taking lessons from him and again, he did not understand what you books were all about. Being a teacher myself I knew there was a great deal of knowledge in your books and I could help him in setting up his lesson plans for his classes. I also told him that you basic books would be great for his students. After my 3rd lesson I broke out you Quickstart Book and it took us about 45 minutes to break the code. The power of reading!?!?!?!?! I will continue to tell lessons just because the local sound is so fresh but, this blue stuff w/ local music will be off the hook. Thanks again. I will be buying more books and I will try to get his contact information. ! His uncle was Bratha IZ
—Kevin L. Humphrey
10 Minute Demo of Curt's How About More Uke? CD
Motivated by our love of jazz and improvisation. Eric, Ed and Curt explore a traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire with a sprinkling of originals, showcasing the ukulele in a non traditional setting.
No Tricks • No Secrets • No Shortcuts • Nothing for Dummies
Learning the ukulele isn't about quick fixes or unrealistic promises. You won't master it in 7 days, 30 days, or even in a lifetime. Instead, you'll embark on an enjoyable journey filled with exploration and endless fun. The key is to stick with it and savor the process.
Lessons
- 950+ Lessons
- 77 Curated Lessons Series
- Chords & Chord Progressions
- Principles of Music
- Top 10 Fundamental Things for Learning Ukulele
- and a lot more...
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Songs
- 140+ Songs & TABs
- 60+ Custom Play-along Tracks
- How to Remember Songs
- Reading Songs & Leadsheets
- Chord Reference Charts
- and a lot more...
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Books
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- 60+ Music Reference Charts
- Song Books
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Resources & Reference
- Ukulele Books by Curt Sheller
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- Blues Ukulele
- Gear & Goodies for Ukulele
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LearningUkulele.com and Learning Ukulele with Curt has been on the web since 2003 and Curt has been on the web since 1992. And full-time `Ukulele sings 2003.
Curt's Custom Tenor Ukulele String Set
For Curt's main Ko'olau CS Tenors (2009, 2017), which there are two of and both are C Tuning with a Low G. Thomastik-Infeld—Classic-N Strings—These are the custom set of strings that I use for both of my Ko'olau CS Tenor ukuleles and come from two different Thomastik-Infeld classical guitar sets. They are also available through our family Funky Frets Music Store and right here on LearningUkulele.com.
The flatwound string four and three last a long, long time compared to wound-round strings. There is a nice balance across the entire set. I (Curt) never used a wound string three until this set.
NOTE: This string set WILL work on a Baritone Ukulele and G Tuning (D G B E).