Ukulele Happy - Groovy Chords & Easy Action
Ukulele Groups for all levels (60 mins per session)
Description
Four Strings, Big Joy
RIAM’s new ukulele groups (limited places - max. 15 participants per group) welcome adults of all skill levels, whether you're new to the instrument or are picking it up again after some time.
A great complementary opportunity for all RIAM Well Sing Choir members, to add a string (or four) to their musical bow.
Led by Patricia Prenty, (Director of Skerries Ukulele Strummers / Dundalk Ukulele Strummers), participants can look forward to 8 fun-filled ukulele + song sessions, in our Autumn kick-start to yet another RIAM Wellbeing activity.
Playing in a group like this isn’t just fun - it’s also a great way to unwind, lift your mood, and take a break from everyday stress.
Strumming, singing and laughing together can boost confidence, improve focus, and bring a real sense of connection. No pressure, just four strings and some feel-good music in good company.
8 Sessions in 2 groups (max. 15 per group)
Please note there are two levels, please make sure to register for the level most appropriate for your current skill set.
Group 1: Tuesdays 2:00 - 3:00 PM (Progression Level) For previous participants with a full term of classes attended) This course will not be able to accomodate beginners !!!
Group 2: Tuesdays 3:00 - 4:00 PM (Revision & Starter Level) For new participants (Beginners) and previous participants, who weren't able to regularly attended classes, and would benefit from reviewing previously covered learning content.
Spring Schedule 2026 (no break during mid-term)
Tuesday 20th January 2026 ROOM 208
Tuesday 27th January 2026 ROOM 208
Tuesday 3rd February 2026 ROOM 208
Tuesday 10th February 2026 ROOM 208
Tuesday 17th February 2026 EMR (Early Music Room - Ground Floor Georgian Building)
Tuesday 24th February 2026 ROOM 208
Tuesday 3rd March 2026 ROOM 208
Tuesday 10th March 2026 ROOM 208
Participants will need to provide their own ukulele.* (A beginner-level soprano ukulele (standard tuning GCEA) starts at ca. €35)
*For help with sourcing a soprano ukulele, please click here for shopping suggestions in the Dublin area and online.
Prerequisites
- Participants should be min. 18 years
- Participants are not required to be able to read music
Tutors
Patricia Prenty
Patricia graduated from TCD with a B.A. Hons degree in Music & French in 1989. Since taking up the ukulele in 2015 she has been involved with several ukulele groups, Skerries, Rathfarnham, Dublin Ukulele Collective, Dundalk and Accolade Music Group in Newry. Patricia has performed with DUCs at music festivals such as Electric Picnic and Longtitude, tea parties at Áras an Uachtarán, charity fundraisers and has been hugely involved in the running of 2 small ukulele festivals both here and in Portugal. She is currently Musical Director of the Skerries and Dundalk groups and teaches ukulele to adult beginners.