Channel 9 Today Show Feature
We got a shoutout on Channel 9’s Today Show!
They were saying now is a great time to learn the ukulele. And we agree 100%.
Learning to play the ukulele is a perfect way to use your newly found free time. It’s also a productive distraction from the 24/7 COVID-19 coverage.
Do you want to join in on the fun?
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Welcome to Ukulelemate
First and foremost, I hope you, your family, and your friends are all doing well. We’re living in a strange and scary time with a lot of uncertainty.
You might be "kicking the tires” of playing ukulele. Maybe you have more free time. Maybe you need a productive distraction.
Whether you’ve been thinking about playing for a few months, just got the idea over breakfast this morning, or have been playing for years we’re glad you’re here!
- Joel Carr, Owner
Why Now Is The Perfect Time To Play The Ukulele
For adults, learning to play the ukulele is a fantastic (and approachable!) hobby. Especially if you’re stuck at home. Learning anything is a great way to stay mentally sharp. And learning an instrument has been shown to reduce stress (hello 2020) and increase the release of endorphins (the happy chemicals).
For kids it’s a wonderful way to pull them away from all of the rectangular screens. Learning an instrument at a young age is even better. Studies have shown it can:
Improve self esteem, encourage self-expression, develop creativity, teach patience and improve memory.
Not to mention how good music is for the mind and soul.
If you learn to play the ukulele with your family it can bring you closer together and help get you through this tough season.
So basically, now is the perfect time to learn the ukulele!
We Are 100% Staffed And Operational!
We are fortunate enough to be fully staffed right now, without any service interruptions. We’re calling it business as normal in a time that isn't normal.
Our staff is still focused on delivering the best customer service you will ever see. Orders are shipping as normal, and all ukuleles are still shipping with $80 worth of goodies (at no cost to you). Check out our Shipping Page for our standard service times.
We’re here for you to answer any questions you might have and offer recommendations. We have something for everyone and every budget. You can give us a call if you just want to talk to another human, or send us an e-mail. Contact Us Now
On behalf of our entire crew, I want to thank you for stopping by. That means the world to us. We’re all in this together, and we’ll make it through it as long as we are.
Let’s be kind to each other, show compassion and patience, and make sure we call/facetime/zoom with loved ones.
Stay safe and be well.
- Joel Carr, Owner
Brands We Offer
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Here's What Our Customers Say About Us....
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I have bought several ukes from Ukulele Mate over time and have also written quite a few feedback to the team. Hard to say which uke is best as each...I have bought several ukes from Ukulele Mate over time and have also written quite a few feedback to the team. Hard to say which uke is best as each one has its unique wood design and sound. I love them all! In short, it has been a pleasure communicating with Joel, Shai and the rest of the staff. Service is outstanding and prompt, products are high quality and the ukes are beautiful to look at, even sweeter to play! They would bend over backwards to make customers happy, which seem to be their greatest reward.read moreAmy Lee
from ACT -
Excellent personal customer service. Product arrived in just a few days, even though it was less than 2 weeks before Christmas. My daughter(pictured) and myself are so happy with her...Excellent personal customer service. Product arrived in just a few days, even though it was less than 2 weeks before Christmas. My daughter(pictured) and myself are so happy with her new ukulele. And all the extras and support are amazing. She was able to learn 2 songs before NYE and has never played before. Perfect size for her. We’ll definitely be getting our next ukulele from these guys!!!read moreCorryne Negrete
from VIC -
I bought this ukulele for my daughter(Daughter Abby pictured). After dealing with Ukulelemate over the last month, I can not express enough how impressed I am with the service I...I bought this ukulele for my daughter(Daughter Abby pictured). After dealing with Ukulelemate over the last month, I can not express enough how impressed I am with the service I received. Joel & his team are amazing! Their friendliness & excellent customer service & support are 2nd to none!! The helpfulness & friendliness & care has been outstanding! Poor Joel has put up with copious emails & messages from me during this time!! Being a professional musician & teacher (cellist) myself in Adelaide, I will be singing your praises loud & proud to all my teaching colleagues & musician friends! The Ukulele is beautiful & has a lovely sound - couldn't be happier! Well done guys & thank you for everything!read moreSandy Hosking
from SA -
I purchased my first Ukulele from Ukulelemate 9 months ago! Had a ton of fun with it! I had a strange buzzing coming from it a few months after I...I purchased my first Ukulele from Ukulelemate 9 months ago! Had a ton of fun with it! I had a strange buzzing coming from it a few months after I purchased it, took it to my local music store who told me they thought the neck was warped and to take it back to where I purchased it. I contacted Bernard at Ukulelemate who asked me to send a sound clip of the buzzing and impressed me with “if we can’t get to the bottom of the buzz we will replace the Ukulele for you”! Wow! Sent off the sound clip and Bernard identified straight away that it was a worn string! LOL - I had been practicing so hard I had worn the string out!! (I have no idea what the guy in the music store couldn’t pick that up). Changed the string and buzz gone!!!! I was very impressed with the service! Love my little Lanikai!!read moreDelphine Misst
Delphine from NSW -
For a start it is hard to go wrong with this very well organized company....Lifetime warranty....return before 30 days if not happy....great bundle of extras...but the proof is in the...For a start it is hard to go wrong with this very well organized company....Lifetime warranty....return before 30 days if not happy....great bundle of extras...but the proof is in the pudding. This little tenor just speaks to you. Perfect intonation and very good action, reasonably well made although i have used some 1000 glass paper to smooth the edges of the bridge and 1000 wet and dry to smooth the outside edges of the frets, some sharp edges but all very good now. Some lemon oil on the finger board and lots of guitar polish on the body and all good. Have played it hard for 3 days and it keeps getting better. I imagine with its all solid koa body it will sound pretty good in a few years time and the colour will darken in time also. It is a little softly spoken but I think it has something to do with the very low and easy action, maybe I will put a shim under the saddle and I might get a little more volume but the good thing is the tone is sweet. So it isn't a $2000 ukulele but it sure is value for money. Highly recommendedread moreJohn Thompson
from QLD -
We all want you to know how happy with are with the ukulele and banjo-ukes. We have been playing together at Maitland U3A for a couple of years and always...We all want you to know how happy with are with the ukulele and banjo-ukes. We have been playing together at Maitland U3A for a couple of years and always have a lot of fun. We’d also like to thank you for all your encouragement and support for our group. Anne, Eileen and Johnread moreAnne Robinson
from NSW
