Ukulele Dan

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).

I don't have formal training in music; that said, I enjoy playing in groups and helping beginners who want to explore their musical passion through ukulele. To that end, I'm happy to offer individual or small group beginner ukulele lessons.

Here are some of my favorite ukulele-related websites:

• One Music School

• Bernadette Teaches Music

• Richard G's Ukulele Songbook

• Dylan Laine Music

• Cynthia Lin Music

• Got a Ukulele

• Jake Shimabukuro

• Starlight Ukes

• Taimane

• Twin Cities Ukulele Club (We
  are affiliated with TCUC.)

Ukes of the Valley is a ukulele group that has three goals: 1) Have fun. 2) Learn and grow as musicians. 3) Share our music with others. The group is open to anyone, whether you are an absolute beginner or a highly experienced player. Here are the details:

• We meet on Tuesday evenings at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran
  Church in Apple Valley, Minnesota.

• We play a variety of music, both secular and nonsecular. Most
  songs on our playlist are suggested by group participants.

• Beginner instruction is available from 6:00-6:20.

• Our session runs from 6:20-8:00, and usually includes the
  following:
  - A few beginner-friendly songs to get started
  - One or two "workshop" songs--songs that we spend extra time on
  to learn and/or improve
  -A play-along jam, using our songbook

This format may vary, particularly if we are preparing for a performance.