Ukulittle Come and Play – Ukulele Experience for Kids

A playful, confidence-building music session in Highgate.



5 to 9 years     45 mins Class size 1 to 15 guests       £12
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Meet the wild bunch from FLickerwick

Meet the Wild Bunch from FLickerwick

Meet some of the animal creatures from the Ukulittle@ world of music, stories and imagination.


Let the fun begin

Let the Fun Begin

A playful start with stories, music and imagination.


Story time

Story Time

A short musical mini-story with twists, prompts and discoveries along the way.


Get into the rhythm

Get Into the Rhythm

Claps, beats and action get everyone listening and joining in.


Shake it out

Shake It Out

Action songs, and coordination warm-up get everyone joining in.


Let it go

Let It Go

Imaginative play blending rhythm, movement and singing.


Hands-on

Hands-on

Exploring the instrument, including strumming, tapping and simple chords.


Roll with it

Roll with It

A silly circle action to losen up, join in and bond as a group


Guided musical play

Guided Musical Play

Following the children's ideas and energy as the music takes shape.


Building good habits

Building Good Habits

Gentle and fun guidance supports comfortable posture and confident technique.


Peer-to-peer

Peer-to-peer

Learning alongside others helps technique feel natural and achievable.


Catch the pulse

Catch the Pulse

Simple patterns help build steady strumming and coordination.


Let's make our own song

Let's Make Our Own Song

We all help each other shape a simple song together.


From player to creator

From Player to Creator

Past students return to collaborate, write songs and help shape new performances and storytelling workshops.


Bringing our song to life

Bringing Our Song to Life

Prompts and ideas grow into musical creations of our own.


Contribution and choice

Contribution and Choice

Every child can help shape where the music goes next.


Sing, play, take it home

Sing, Play, Take It Home

Well-loved songs become part of the graded learning, with a short activity to colour in and take home.


Hands-on boards

Hands-on Boards

Children move, place and arrange visual chord patterns to build the pulse together.


Extended learning

Extended Learning

A colour-in song sheet gives children a chance to practice at home and consolidate skills explored in the session.


See what you made

See What You Made

A unique visual tool that lets the children see their finished song laid out in front of them.


Enjoyed the session?

Enjoyed the Session?

We love meeting new budding musicians! Regular Ukulittle® sessions at Jacksons Lane return for Spring Term 2027, so you can keep playing creating and growing with us.


Join Ukulittle® at Jacksons Lane for a playful, story-led music experience for children aged 5–9, where music, mischief, and imagination help bring little hands onto the ukulele.
Stories and imaginative play are not separate from the music-making. They are part of the way children are drawn into rhythm, singing, movement, songwriting, and their first experience of holding and strumming a ukulele.
Children might meet a funny wolf, follow a rainbow, invent a verse, send a song into space, or simply discover the thrill of strumming together. Along the way, they’ll explore simple rhythms, songs, and musical patterns, respond to playful cues, and begin making music as part of a group.
No previous musical experience is needed. Everything is introduced through play, participation, and imagination rather than through a conventional lesson format.
The aim is to fire the imagination, build confidence, and let children discover the ukulele through a world that feels playful, surprising, and alive.
CHOOSE SESSION BY AGE
10:30am – ages 5–6
11:30am – ages 7–9
Sessions are grouped by age where numbers allow. If bookings are small, groups may be combined, and we’ll contact you in advance if a different time is needed.
WHAT TO EXPECT:
  • A short musical mini-story with twists, prompts, and discoveries along the way.
  • Imaginative play blending rhythm, movement, singing, and ukulele.
  • Hands-on exploration of the instrument, including strumming, tapping, and simple chords.
  • Guided musical play that responds to the children’s ideas and energy.
  • Collaborative songwriting, with the group helping to shape a simple song together.
  • Making music together as a group, building towards a shared performance moment.
  • A relaxed, engaging session centred on music-making, fun, and self-expression.
What you'll get
  • Use of a real ukulele during the session
  • Use of all materials needed for the activities
  • A small Ukulittle® take-home activity or reward
  • Optional opportunity to purchase a ukulele either in advance or on the day of the event
Knowledge required
  • Beginner-friendly, for ages 5-9.
  • A basic understanding of spoken English is helpful.
What to bring
  • Nothing required – all instruments are provided.
  • If bringing your own instrument, please ensure it is a tunable soprano ukulele (toy instruments are not suitable).
  • Costumes are welcome (character headbands available during the session).
  • If your child would like to take a ukulele or plectrum home, please add and pay for them when booking.
  • Colour selections only apply to paid add-ons – purchased add-ons will be prepared in your chosen colour for the day.
Add-ons available for this class
  • Add a ukulele (take home after session) + £26 (£26)
  • Add a felt plectrum (take home after session) +£5 (£5)
You can add these when you book (optional).
Suitable for

Suitable for kids from 5 to 9 years old.

An adult must accompany any attending kids (the adult may observe for free).

Location

JACKSONS LANE - 269A Archway Road, London N6 5AA

Jacksons Lane is located in Highgate, North London, directly opposite Highgate Underground Station (Northern Line). It’s around 20 minutes from central London with direct connections to King’s Cross, Euston and London Bridge. Bus routes 43, 134 and 234 stop directly outside the venue. There is no on-site parking and local parking is limited, so public transport is recommended. Address: 269A Archway Road, London N6 5AA.

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Your teacher

Margie Jay Gianni
Margie Jay Gianni

female Women-owned

Hello, I’m Margie Jay — the founder of Ukulittle®, a trademarked brand dedicated to creative learning through ukulele, storytelling, and playful expression.
Over the past decade, I’ve developed a holistic approach that brings music to life for children and families, both in person and online. I’ve taught hundreds of students, led jam sessions across the UK and Italy, and even brought my work to the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, where I presented my animal character UkuLeela™ and shared my vision with international publishers and educators.
I specialise in teaching children aged 4–10, and I’m passionate about helping families connect through music — through rhythm, voice, creative play, and encouraging first steps with a real instrument. My classes often blend singing, improvisation, and gentle performance skills to help children grow in confidence while having real musical fun.
I’ve collaborated with nurseries, schools, and parent groups, and I’m currently developing project-based collaborations in North London.
Credentials — Enhanced DBS (on the UK Update Service, certificate no. held).
I’d love to welcome curious six-year-olds into a playful, creative introduction to music — where they can sing, strum, and shine in their own unique way.
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