I previously wrote about the benefits of having a practice schedule. To make it easier to create one, I built the Ukulele Practice Planner AI agent. To use it, you'll need to create an account on agent.ai. If you sign up using my referral link, both you and I will receive 50 credits to use the available AI agents on their website.
When you use the Ukulele Practice Planner, you'll be asked a series of questions. I recommend taking a moment to think through your answers carefully — this not only helps the AI generate a better schedule but also clarifies your own goals and expectations.
Once the AI creates your practice plan, review it thoroughly. Like all AI tools, it may produce unexpected results, so treat the schedule as a starting point — a template you can adjust to fit your needs.
If you're curious about what the Ukulele Practice Planner can do, I've shared my answers and the schedule it generated below. I'd love to hear your thoughts if you give it a try. Thanks for reading!
I have been playing ukulele for about 9 years. The first 3 years I played sporadically and then I got more consistent and serious about improving.
I've played the guitar before on and off with long breaks in between.
I sometimes struggle with motivation and feel like I'm stuck in a rut. Since I started to mainly learn by ear, I've gotten a lot quicker at learning and memorizing songs, but I'm not too happy about how my playing sounds. There is too much unwanted noise when lifting off fingers on my fretting hand or touching additional strings with my picking hand.
I want to incorporate Flamenco techniques, rhythm and harmony.
I mainly focus on finger style.
I don't want to sing.
5 days per week.
45 minutes per session.
I love music. It's good for body, soul, and mindset. It helps me with focus on something I find meaningful and positive.
I focus on not getting tense, but I do more often than I like.
I have 2 tenor ukuleles that I regularly play. One with a low G (linear tuning) and one with a high G (re-entrant tuning).
At the moment I want to focus only on the ukulele. I typically use a strap when playing. I use a tuning and a metronome app on my phone. I also like to play along to songs or backing tracks.
This practice schedule is designed for an experienced ukulele player looking to refine technique, reduce unwanted noise, incorporate Flamenco elements, and break out of a playing rut. The plan focuses on 45-minute sessions, 5 days per week, with an emphasis on finger style playing and clean technique.
| Time | Activity | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 min | Warm-up | Gentle finger stretches, wrist rotations |
| 5-15 min | Clean Fretting Exercise | Practice lifting fingers cleanly from strings; focus on minimal pressure needed |
| 15-25 min | Right Hand Precision | Isolation exercises for right hand finger control; practice touching only target strings |
| 25-35 min | Chord Transition Drill | Work on smooth, quiet transitions between common chord progressions |
| 35-45 min | Relaxation Check-in | Play a familiar piece while consciously monitoring tension; practice releasing tension |
Notes: Record yourself occasionally to identify unwanted string noise. Use the low G ukulele for these exercises to better hear string noise.
| Time | Activity | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 min | Warm-up | Finger independence exercises |
| 5-15 min | Rasgueado Practice | Start slow, focus on finger independence and consistent rhythm |
| 15-25 min | Golpe Technique | Practice percussive tapping on ukulele body, integrating with simple chord progressions |
| 25-35 min | Flamenco Rhythm Study | Work with a metronome on 12-beat compás patterns (60-80 BPM) |
| 35-45 min | Flamenco Harmony | Practice Phrygian mode and Andalusian cadence progressions |
Notes: The high G ukulele may work better for authentic Flamenco sounds. Start with simplified Flamenco techniques adapted for ukulele.
| Time | Activity | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 min | Warm-up | Play a familiar melody by ear |
| 5-15 min | Interval Recognition | Practice identifying and playing intervals by ear |
| 15-30 min | Song Learning | Work on a new piece by ear, focusing on clean transitions |
| 30-40 min | Backing Track Play-along | Play with backing tracks that challenge your current skill level |
| 40-45 min | Recording Review | Record and critically listen to your playing, noting areas for improvement |
Notes: Choose backing tracks that incorporate Flamenco elements to combine your interests.
| Time | Activity | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 min | Warm-up | Arpeggio patterns, increasing speed gradually |
| 5-15 min | Tremolo Technique | Practice consistent, even tremolo patterns |
| 15-25 min | Thumb Independence | Practice bass lines with thumb while fingers play melody |
| 25-35 min | Harmonics & Special Effects | Practice natural and artificial harmonics, tapping techniques |
| 35-45 min | Speed Building | Use metronome to gradually increase speed on a challenging passage |
Notes: Alternate between both ukuleles to develop versatility with different string tensions and sounds.
| Time | Activity | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| 0-5 min | Warm-up | Free play, focusing on relaxation |
| 5-15 min | Technique Integration | Combine Flamenco techniques with fingerstyle patterns |
| 15-30 min | Repertoire Development | Work on a piece that combines multiple techniques from the week |
| 30-40 min | Improvisation | Improvise over backing tracks using techniques practiced this week |
| 40-45 min | Weekly Reflection | Note progress, challenges, and goals for next week |
Notes: This is a good day to experiment with combining techniques from different traditions.
Remember that progress may not always be linear. Some days will feel more productive than others, but consistent practice with focused attention on your specific goals will yield results over time.
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