Going NUTS! – last public gig of 2025

I am delighted to be the special guest at the Newbury Ukulele Town Strummers (aka NUTS!) on Saturday 8th November. I’ll be delivering a fun workshop where everybody can join in, before a performance later on. There’s some food included in the ticket price, and a big strum-along at the end too! The event is […]

New weekly ukulele class in Aldershot

I am delighted to announce that I’ll be running a weekly Improvers’ Ukulele Class at the West End Centre in Aldershot. Perfect for anybody looking to break out of the same old chords and strumming patterns, we’ll learn new songs in loads of fun and exciting new ways! Mondays 6:30-8pm Read more and sign up […]

SUPER! Ukulele is here

Check out the Trailer: Been playing ukulele for a while and found that you’re not really progressing anywhere? Find yourself repeatedly playing the same old chords with the same old strumming pattern? Then maybe it’s time to for your next ukulele challenge… Get started today! Most beginner’s material can only take you so far, but […]

Canal Cruise, 19th July 2025

It’s not long to go until my cruise along the Basingstoke Canal this Saturday 19th July! Join us for a relaxing boat trip with an evening full of music, laughs, fish & chips and beautiful views. To book, please visit: https://basingstoke-canal.org.uk/events/happiness-with-matthew-q-and-ukulele-theme-john-pinkerton-5j19l3/ Or, contact the company directly using the address jpbookings@basingstoke-canal.org.uk

Summer 2025 Newsletter

In this issue; Upcoming Gigs I love sharing music with the public and I’m pleased to say that I will be appearing across the UK with my show Think You Know Uke? this summer at a range of festivals, venues and even a cruise! Basingstoke Canal Cruise, Saturday 19th July This is going to be […]

Last chance to save on George Formby courses!

My two ‘Play like George Formby’ courses are on their final week of reductions before they go back up to full price! Save up to 20% when you purchase either course, or together as a bundle offering further value. Sign up today:https://matthewquilliam.co.uk/store/#courses Here’s what you get:🎞 Over 2 hours of footage with each course, or […]

George’s Genius is out now!!

It’s here! It’s out! It’s now!!! Click below to find out more: Currently on special offer, this course provides over 2.5 hours of video content, 10 solos broken down step by step, advanced techniques like the shake, half-time, triplet-fan and rake, a study of other artists like Billy Uke Scott, Tessie O’Shea and Alan Randall, […]

Using Queen to Memorise Songs

This week we’ve been looking at memorising songs on the ukulele, and using a classic Queen song to help us do so! Download the pdf to this lesson:

Somewhere over the rainbow

This week we’ve been looking at syncing up your singing and strumming over on mu YouTube channel. My channel is a great free resource for a variety of ukulele tricks, tips and lessons. Get your free PDF Here For educational purposes only. Want to learn more? Check out these awesome products

My Christmas card to you all…

It’s less than TWO WEEKS until Christmas, and so I thought it was about time for an update from me as the year draws to a close. Coming up in 2025 I’ve got a lot to look forward to for 2025, and plenty that I hope you will join me in being excited for too! […]