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Build practical music skills and confidence with How to Play, a hands-on collection designed to get students making music from their very first lesson. Covering ukulele, guitar and drums, this comprehensive series guides learners from beginner basics to more advanced techniques through clear, engaging instruction.

Students start with Getting Started with the Ukulele, developing foundational skills such as tuning, chords and picking patterns, before progressing through Keep Playing and Rock Out on the Ukulele to expand their repertoire and performance ability. Complementary courses in guitar and drums introduce essential chords, rhythm techniques and ensemble skills, empowering students to play, compose and collaborate.

With step-by-step video tutorials, structured lesson sequences and practical exercises, teachers are equipped with ready-to-use resources that require minimal preparation. The content supports both group instruction and individual learning, making it highly flexible for diverse classrooms.

Aligned to The Australian Curriculum: The Arts (Music), How to Play helps busy teachers deliver engaging, skill-based music lessons that foster creativity, independence and a lifelong love of playing music.

  • 13 x 45 minute lessons

    How to Play the Drums

    Years 3-10, Secondary
    Grab your sticks and hit it! Master the basics of drumming, from setting up the kit to playing your own beat with fills.
  • 12 x 45 minute lessons

    How to Play the Guitar

    Years 3-10, Secondary
    Get your groove on and play guitar like a pro. Learn the basics - from stringing the guitar through to playing the blues.
  • 5 x 45 minute lessons

    Rock Out on the Ukulele

    Years 3-6
    This is the third course in the Ukulele series. Put your ukulele skills to the work and make your ukulele sing. It includes more chords, strumming patterns and a range of songs to learn.
  • 5 x 45 minute lessons

    Keep Playing the Ukulele

    Years 3-6
    This is the second course in the Ukulele series. Get to know your ukulele even better and make it strum. It includes more chords and different strumming patterns.