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
Meet the wild bunch from Flickerwick

Meet the Wild Bunch from Flickerwick

Discover the Ukulittle® world through a playful musical story with twists and surprises along the way.


Learn through play

Learn Through Play

Explore rhythm, singing, and movement as music and imagination bring the story to life.


Hands-on discovery

Hands-on Discovery

Pick up the ukulele and explore strumming, tapping, and simple chords with supportive guidance.


Build the beat

Build the Beat

Develop steady rhythm and coordination through playful patterns and group participation.


Create together

Create Together

Shape a simple song as a group, combining ideas and discovering how each voice matters.


Shine together

Shine Together

Make music as one, building towards a shared performance moment where everyone plays.


Take it home

Take It Home

Leave with well-loved songs you can practise and play anywhere, plus ideas for extending your learning.


Join Ukulittle® at Jacksons Lane for a story-led music experience your child will actually want to go to. This isn't music lessons in the traditional sense – it's an imaginative adventure where your little one discovers rhythm, singing, movement, and the pure joy of picking up a ukulele for the first time, all through play.
Your child might meet a mischievous wolf, follow a rainbow across the sky, help write a song together, or send their music into space – and while they're caught up in the story, something magical happens. They're learning simple rhythms, exploring melodies, responding to playful prompts, and yes, actually strumming an instrument. Everything flows naturally from the imagination, not from a worksheet.
The session weaves together short musical stories with hands-on exploration. They'll tap the ukulele, discover how to strum, sing with the group, try out simple chords, and even help shape a song together as a class. There's a moment where they all make music as one – that shared spark of creating something together is something they'll remember.
No musical background needed. Your child will be surrounded by other little ones their age, and the whole experience is designed to build confidence quietly and joyfully, letting them discover the ukulele through a world that feels alive and surprising.
Please note: we offer two age-grouped sessions – 10:30am for ages 5–6 and 11:30am for ages 7–9. Where possible, we keep groups by age; if numbers are small, sessions may combine, and we'll let you know in advance if a different time works better.
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.

Ukulittle Come and Play – Ukulele Experience for Kids location
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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