One of the things I love to do in my free time is play music, and, probably, my favorite instrument to play is the ukulele. It's easy-to-learn, portable, and a very social instrument (as indicated by the many ukulele clubs out there). Here are links to some of my favorite ukulele-related websites:

I don't have formal training in music, and playing is more of a hobby than an area of expertise; that said, I enjoy playing in groups and helping beginners who want to explore their musical passion through ukulele. One way I do that is through Ukes of the Valley (UOTV), a ukulele group that meets at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church. I offer group beginner lessons and lead group play sessions through UOTV. I'm also happy to offer individual or small group beginner ukulele lessons.

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Ukes of the Valley

I help lead a group, Ukes of the Valley, offering group instruction and planning group meetings where our goals are to 1) have fun. 2) learn and grow as musicians. 3) share our music with others. You can learn about the group by clicking on the SOTV website here, or on The Twin Cities Ukulele Club website here.

Note: Ukes of the Valley Members, you can access our song sheets here. Alternatively, feel free to email me to request .pdf files of song sheets that you don't have; I've listed the songs for which I have song sheets available below.

Ukes of the Valley Song Catalog

This list is an ongoing work in progress. Check back, periodically, for additions to the list.

Songs

  • 59th Street Bridge Song

  • All Are Welcome

  • Amazing Grace

  • Edelweiss

  • Eight Days a Week

  • Everybody Gets a Kitten

  • Everybody's Got Something to Offer

  • Good Riddance

  • Happy Together

  • Have It All

  • How Great Thou Art

  • I am Free

  • I Saw the Light

  • I Will

  • I'll Fly Away

  • I'm Yours

  • La Vie en Rose

  • Last Kiss

  • Lava

  • Lean on Me

  • Leaving on a Jet Plane

  • Let Me Call You Sweetheart

  • Lord I Lift Your Name on High

  • Lord of the Dance

  • Now and Then

  • Rhythm of the Rain

  • Somewhere Over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World

  • Sweet Caroline

  • These Boots are Made for Walking

  • This Land is Your Land

  • Three Little Birds

  • Tiny Bubbles

  • Turn the Lights Back On

  • Under the Boardwalk

  • You Gotta Sing

Holiday Songs

  • Away in a Manger

  • Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)

  • Christmas Don't Be Late

  • God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

  • Joy to the World

  • Mele Kalikimaka

  • Silent Night

  • White Christmas