The Ukestra jam this Saturday, March 14, 10:30 am-12:00 pm, at Spokane Valley Library, 22 N. Herald. Please note that the jam is a bit shorter than usual. We have to be out of the room at 12:30 for the next booking.
This is the beginner friendly jam for the first hour. Please pick songs with 1-3 chords as we go around the circle. After that, anything goes!
Beginner’s workshop # 2, 9:30-10:15—introduction of the staff, time signatures and key signatures. Songs in the key of D. Bring your yellow book.
We can get into the room at 9 am for set up.
You’ll need your ukulele, music, music stand and snacks to share (optional).
Upcoming Jams and events
Saturday, March 14, Spokane Valley Library, 10:30-12:30—Beginner’s focus for the first hour. Beginner’s Workshop #2, 9:30-10:15—Introduction of the staff, time signatures and key signatures. Songs in the key of D.
Saturday, March 28, Rockwood Retirement Community Event Center (South Hill), 10:30-12-30 – Theme: Oldies but Goodies! Intermediate workshop 9:30-10:15: “Fernando Sor on the Uke” with Patty. ”The historical development of the small guitar in Iberia, music by Fernando Sor on the ukulele, and learn to play El Condor Pasa in the manner of Los Incas”
Saturday, April 11, Corbin Senior Activity Center, 10:30-12:30—Beginner’s focus for the first hour. Beginner’s workshop #3, 9:30-10:15—Building on the basic strum; songs in the key of F.
Saturday, April 25, North Spokane Library, 10:30-12:30—Theme: Blues, Jazz and Motown. Intermediate workshop 9:30-10:15: TBA
Saturday, May 9, Spokane Valley Library, 10:30-12:30—Beginner’s focus for the first hour. Beginner’s Workshop, #4, 9:30-10:15—More strumming in the key of G.
Intermediate workshop presenters are needed. If you would like to present a 45-minute workshop, please contact me. You don’t have to be an expert–just someone who would like to share