Fall Session is open!
Registration is now open for Fall Session at NHSS. We can schedule a regular lesson or you may purchase a prepaid lesson package in groups of 3, 5, or 7.
Small group lessons are also available.
Rates and a complete list of online classes are listed under the Group Lesson option under the Experiences Tab.
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Private Lessons—30min
Mon—Thu, starting between 10:00am-6:00pm
3, 5, or 7 Weeks, $105-$245
September 8th—December 19th, 2025
Want to hone your skills with some one-on-one? Request a package of 3, 5, or 7 lessons to build your skills this summer. Have a friend that wants to take lessons with you? We can put up to 3 people in a small group lesson. Sibling or intergenerational discounts are available!
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Private Lessons—45min
Mon—Thu, starting between 10:00am-6:00pm
3, 5, or 7 Weeks, $135—315
September 8th—December 19th, 2025
Want to hone your skills with some one-on-one? Request a package of 3, 5, or 7 lessons to build your skills this summer. Have a friend that wants to take lessons with you? We can put up to 3 people in a small group lesson. Sibling or intergenerational discounts are available!
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Pittsburgh Ukulele Brigade—90min
2nd and 4th Mondays, 6:45-8:15pm
Season 4.1 is 6 sessions, $125
September 8th—November 17, 2025
Wanna learn something completely different on ukulele? Join us for a group lessons with the Pittsburgh Ukulele Brigade! Multi-level group lessons will focus on the development of your musicianship, integrating rhythm, strumming, singing, and instrumental picking parts in an ensemble format. Lesson cost includes paper/electronic materials and videos. You must provide your own ukulele—low G is encouraged! Beginner+—Advanced
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Group Ukulele Lessons at St. Athanasius—30min
1st & 3rd Mondays, 6:00-6:30pm, FREE
September 15, October 6 & 20, November 3 & 17, and December 1 & 15, 2025
Join Amber from 6:00-6:30 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month for a FREE lesson. Material repeats monthly, and will cover the basics of tuning, care, The Fantastic Four Chords in C, learning to practice, and how to navigate your first SCU Meetup. Beginners are encouraged to attend SCU following each lesson. Registration is not required, but is encouraged!
Group Ukulele Lessons at Carnegie Free Library, Carnegie, PA
1st Thursday of the Month, 6:00-6:45pm, FREE
September 4th, October 2nd, November 6th, December 4th, 2025
Join Amber from 6:00-6:45 1st Thursday of each month for a FREE lesson. Material repeats monthly, and will cover the basics of tuning, care, The Fantastic Four Chords in C, learning to practice, and how to navigate your first SCU Meetup. Beginners are encouraged to attend the Beginner Jam following each lesson. Registration is not required, but is encouraged! Please visit https://carnegiecarnegie.org for further details!
Drop-In Group Practice/Help Session
Join us 2nd & 4th Mondays from 6:00-6:30pm at St. Athanasius!
Stumped? Need help with a rhythm? Want a mini-masterclass on a piece you are preparing? Just need a little extra help? Purchase a prepaid punch card. Attendance at the help session is just $8 - about the price of a latte!
Beep, Beep! We’re on the road again!
Join Amber at these upcoming events:
Legacy Ukuleles at the NAMM Show, January 22-24, 2025
NHSS Student Recital, February 23, 2025
Steel City Ukuleles & Friends at the WSO, March 8-9, 2025
Steel City Ukuleles Little Band at the
Western Allegheny Library, April 6, 2025
Allegheny Ukulele Soiree, Altoona, PA, April 26-28, 2025
Choose Your Adventure
At NHSS we offer both small group and individual lessons. Whether you learn best by collaborating in a group setting, or prefer the immediacy and personal attention of a private lesson we have an option for you. We also offer a variety of performance opportunities throughout the year.
