A video snippet of "Waltzing With Bears"
This photo was taken at our season end potluck, April 8, 2018.
2018 Summer Jam Session Dates 1:30 - 3:00 (summer sessions are free)
- May 20
- June 10
- July 22
- August 12
- September 16
We are a relatively new group learning songs, chords, strums, fun licks and tricks on the ukulele. The group is open to anyone in the area. Email Nancy for details or call (503) 702.7021 and leave a message. -- Nancy Harrison, Leader
Meetings
Dates (See full Fall/Winter 2018/2019 Schedule below)
Times: Starting Sunday, October 21, 2018 (Come by and listen if you're wondering whether to join)
-- Beginner Lesson: 1:00 - 1: 45
-- Group Jam session: 2:00 - 3:30
Fee: $3 per session
Location: Sun Lakes Cottonwood Clubhouse - Phoenix Room (A9) (just South of the Pool)
25630 S Brentwood Dr, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248
What you need for the Beginner Class starting October 21, 2018 (1:00 - 1:45)
- Fee: $3.00 for each session
- A Standard tuning ukulele - G-C-E-A tuning. Your instrument must be in playable condition which means the tuning pegs work (they don't slip) and the strings are relatively new. Standard ukuleles come in three sizes: soprano, concert, and tenor. I recommend either the concert or tenor because they are easier to play. Watch this video if you want more information before you buy:
- A digital tuner, preferably one that is calibrated for ukulele tuning and clips onto the ukulele headstock. Check out the Snark SN-6X or the Kala Klipz Clip-On Tuners. You can find them online or in local music stores.
- A music stand and a pencil
- Available for purchase: Beginner Book: Alfred's Teach Yourself to Play Ukulele $10
- Snark SN-6 (or similar) Tuner: $15 - I have a couple of these left
- For the Ukulele Group Jam and sing along sessions:
- Fee for Fall/Winter sessions starting October 21, 2018 (2:00 - 3:30): $3.00
- Both Standard and Baritone ukulele players of all levels are welcome in the jam and sing along group
- Music used:
- The Daily Ukulele, 365 Songs for Better Living - compiled by Liz and Jim Beloff and published by Hal Leonard
(Available for standard and baritone ukulele at most music stores in the area and also through Amazon online) - The Sun Lakes Ukes Songbook - A set of songs compiled by Nancy - Available for purchase: $10.00 - or click here to print your own
- Various handouts throughout the year - compiled in the Sun Lakes Ukes Songbook APPENDIX
- The Daily Ukulele, 365 Songs for Better Living - compiled by Liz and Jim Beloff and published by Hal Leonard
2018 Fall Schedule
- October 21
- November 4
- November 18
- December 2
- December 16
- January 6
- January 20
- February 3
- February 17
- March 3
- March 17
- April 7 - 1:30 - 3:30 pm - Jam Session & Snack Potluck - All players