Matthew offers an incredible range of learning resources, online and in-person, for groups or individuals.
From his hugely popular workshops to his one-to-one lessons, and from online courses to free digital downloads, there is something for all ages and abilities to be found in Matthew’s ever-expanding collection of offerings…
In 2023, Matthew graduated with a first class degree in music teaching on the ukulele. In the same year, his musical compositions and exercises for the London College of Music Exams ukulele grade books were published. In 2024, further works for ABRSM were released for their Ukulele Medals course.
His highly engaging and informative workshops are in high demand with festivals and clubs alike. In between his travels, he has an ever-expanding pool of private students whom he teaches at his home studio.
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“The best workshop I’ve ever been to!”
Workshop attendee, about Matthew’s Focus on Expression workshop at the Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend, 2023
Live Learning
Instrumental Lessons
One-to-one ukulele, guitar, bass, banjo or theory lessons at your pace, available in schools in Hampshire & Surrey, and online anywhere in the world.
Ukulele Workshops
Select from a wide range of workshops and talks or customise your own to be given at festivals, clubs and corporate events in the UK and online across the world.
Weekly Classes
New for September 2025! Improvers’ ukulele classes in Aldershot, UK. Come and learn new skills and songs and make new friends along the way!
Corporate Team Building
Unleash your team’s creativity and learn to play the ukulele from scratch. Quirky, fun and highly memorable, your group will learn a handful of songs and
CPD Course
(Continued Professional Development)
Aimed at school teachers looking to expand their skillset and knowledge of music and the ukulele enough to deliver engaging and successful music lessons in the classroom.
Peripatetic Teaching
Ukulele & strings lessons taught on-site in schools across Hampshire and Surrey. Available for 1-2-1 lessons, small groups or clubs.
“This is wonderful, Matthew. EVERY Formby-style player who has trouble bridging learning the basic strokes and playing polished solos should study this. It’s what we’ve all been after. Heading to your Paypal tip jar to say “thank you”. Still only a third of the way through but it’s already invaluable.”
Simon Rose, on Matthew’s George Formby YouTube video workshop, May 2020
Digital Learning
Ukulele Online
Ukulele Online provides premium, high-class ukulele online courses covering specialist topics in unprecedented detail, taught only by world-class ukulele experts.
YouTube
Hours of detailed, expert online lessons for no cost. Learn about ukulele technique, repertoire, theory and more, as well as see book, accessory and album reviews.
“I have learnt more with you in the last hour than I have in my five years of playing ukulele!”
Workshop attendee, about Matthew’s Strumming Supplement workshop at the Bracklesham Ukulele Weekend, 2023
Books & eBooks
‘Go Faster!’ Print
Earn your stripes with 21 strumming tricks for ukulele! Discover new ways of strumming you never thought you could do! Each technique broken down step-by-step with original music to use them with. Something for all abilities is in this book!
‘Go Faster!’ eBook
Earn your stripes with 21 strumming tricks for ukulele! Discover new ways of strumming you never thought you could do! Each technique broken down step-by-step with original music to use them with. Something for all abilities is in this book!
Other subjects
Bass Lessons
Matthew’s second-most favourite instrument is the bass, encompassing the world of bass guitar, bass ukulele and upright bass. Why not consider learning this widespread and versatile instrument with Matthew?
Tutoring & Theory
Music theory knowledge is useful and handy to have no matter what kind of musician you are. Matthew can help you gain a better understanding of theory, as well provide tutoring assistance for GCSE or A-level music students in areas of composition, performance and musicology.
Guitar Lessons
We’ve all played guitar at some point in our lives, be it air guitar or real! Matthew teaches the beginning grades of acoustic guitar to anybody looking to get started on the instrument.
“Brilliant!”
Matt Chorley, BBC Radio 5 Live, 2026
“A force to be reckoned with”
UKE Magazine, Issue 22
“One day soon, you’ll be up there with the greats of the ukulele”
Peter Moss, international professional ukulele player, 2021
“Spectacular”
John Otway
“He’s got a great future ahead”
Pete Lincoln, 10cc
“one of the most hard working, adaptive, versitile and complete ukulele players on the scene“
Samantha Muir, ukulele PhD doctorate, 2023
Sometime in mid-2011, a young boy picked up his first ukulele, quickly becoming fascinated with the instrument. 12 years later and Matthew Quilliam became the first person to use the ukulele for an entire music degree, graduating in 2023 with first class honours, as well as getting to grips with many other stringed instruments including guitar, bass and banjo.
Thanks to his life-long connection and expertise with the instrument, he has developed a wide skill set and a popular range of shows, whilst showing no signs of slowing down.
Versatility is in abundance when it comes to Matthew’s capabilities. With his boundless energy and his trademark smile, Matthew is sure to leave any audience wanting more.
Matthew has opened for John Otway (Really Free) and Pete Lincoln (10cc). In 2025 is he was nominated for the ‘Best UK Ukulele Player’ award at the ‘Ukies’.
In 2026 he appeared as cover star of UKE Magazine Issue 47, having previously been nominated for the ‘Best UK Ukulele Player’ award at the ‘Ukies’. He has headlined the Pembrokeshire Ukulele Weekend 2025 and Tuke Fest 2026, and performed his own ticketed shows and made other appearances in many other prominent venues such as the Parkdean Resorts, Chichester Festival Theatre, South Hill Park, Bracknell, Princes Hall, Aldershot, Guilfest, Weyfest, and the Shanklin Hotel, Isle of Wight. Other clients include the BBC and Fred. Olsen Cruises.
On top of that, he has composed for a handful of albums and films, educational and examined ukulele material for ABRSM, the London College of Music and the London Ukulele Project, as well as written live pit band music for Chichester Festival Theatre.
