'Ukulele Lessons
- Ben Amido
- Uncle Ben teaches beginning ukulele classes at the Frances Anderson Center (700 Main St., Edmonds - Yahoo! Map). See the Edmonds Craze (Parks & Recreation) Guide, or email UncleBensUke@aol.com for more information. Regular private lessons can also be arranged.
- Rod Higuchi
- An introductory 'ukulele lesson is offered one-on-one by appointment by Uncle Rod Higuchi. Regular private lessons can also be arranged. (206) 234-6972
- Susan Howell
- Susan teaches lessons for beginning and intermediate ukulele and mountain dulcimer players. She teaches individuals and families at her Phinney Ridge home. She also teaches classes at Dusty Strings Music School. Contact Susan at (206) 781-1964 or visit her online: www.suekulele.com
- John Leder
- John's goals is to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills needed to enjoy playing the ukulele at the beginning level and to facilitate student movement into intermediate and higher levels. John teaches both soprano (GCEA) and baritone (DGBE) methods to students. For more information, contact John at ukulele@q.com or (206) 523-2872.
- Jeffrey Thomas
- Jeffrey Thomas has been teaching for 24 years and is qualified to teach all styles. He has studied jazz, theory, harmony, and composition at UC Irvine, Goldenwest, Orange Coast, and Saddleback colleges. He is a BMI
accredited musician and has various studio credits. He teaches ukulele, guitar, and bass and accepts beginning through intermediate students in ukulele. Phone: (425) 750-0208 (Lynnwood)
- Larry Squire
- Larry has been teaching at the Edmonds Rec Center every year and offers four ukulele classes. Beginning: three classes (1-1/2 hours each). Ukulele II (two classes) and Ukulele III (two classes) adding embelishments and playing in different keys. Ukulele IV-Ukulele Challenge: (three classes with prerequisite of playing basic chords with some proficiencies) playing chord melodies through positions up the neck. Contact Edmonds Rec Department (425) 771-0230.
- Pat Klopich
- Pat believes that there should be an on-going affordable instruction/song circle for the beginning ukulele player of all levels -- a place where they can learn and play among their peers, taking it slow and easy with fun and song as the objective. Please join Braddah Pat's Ukulele WikiWiki @ Ballard every 3rd Sunday of the month from 1:30 to 3:30p at the Ballard Senior Center (Map). Doors open at 1:15p. All this for $5. Contact: Pat Klopich (wiki_pk@yahoo.com); blog: ukulele-wikiwiki.blogspot.com
Song Circles
- Seattle Ukulele Players Association
- First Sunday of every month from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Check the home page for location. Times can vary.) $3/meeting for rent. Includes free raffle door prizes!
- WASSUP (Washington Association of South Sound Ukulele Players)
- WASSUP (Washington Association of South Sound Ukulele Players) meets on the last Tuesday of every month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in Tacoma (3709 - 6th Ave, Tacoma, WA 98406 - Map). All are welcome to join in, watch and learn or just hang around and enjoy. For more information follow the link to our Yahoo Group (WASSUP-ukers)
- UKES (Unique Kinds of Entertainers)
- Led by Charlie Strong, come play ukulele songs every Monday from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Senior Center of West Seattle (4217 SW Oregon - Yahoo! Map). $2/meeting for rent.
- Puget Sound Strummers
- Last Wednesday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Mountlake Terrace Senior Center (5605 235th SW, Mountlake Terrace, WA - Yahoo! Map). $1/meeting for rent.
- Sweet Someones
- Every Wednesday 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Edmonds Senior Center (220 Railroad Ave, Edmonds, WA Yahoo! Map). $5 per quarter for room rental.
'Ukulele Shops
The following list provides links to local stores that sell ukuleles and ukulele supplies, cases, strings, and the like. This local listing is simply provided for your convenience, is not meant to be comprehensive, and should not be considered an endorsement by SUPA.
SUPA Stuff
- SUPA Embroidered Shirts
Order your t-shirts or golf shirts with a beautifully embroidered SUPA logo. By Jeanne has reproduced our logo in intricate threaded detail just for you. T-shirts are only $20 (Jerzee 50/50), and golf shirts are only $25 (Jerzee 50/50) - see color samples at right. Order directly from their special SUPA Catalog, and orders will be delivered at the next SUPA.- SUPA Ukulele Song Books
- All song books (Fall 2004, Fall 2005, Winter 2007, Combined 2005-2007) are available at the Ave Copy Center (4141 University, Seattle, 206-633-1837, mail@avecopy.com) Please contact them, directly, for copying charges (loose, comb bound, 3-hole punched, single/double sided, etc.). The Ave Copy Center will also mail copies to you for an additional charge.
- This PDF (All_SUPA_SongBooks.pdf - 68K) contains a listing of all songs in all of the books.
- Santa Cruz Ukulele Song Book
- The Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz song book is available at the Ave Copy Center (4141 University, Seattle, 206-633-1837, mail@avecopy.com). Andy Andrews, from Santa Cruz, provided us a copy of their song book comprising 154 pages of ukulele favorites, oldies, Beatles tunes, beach music, and more.
- Ask for the SUPA Santa Cruz Song Book. Estimated copying charges $10.99 (loose single or double sided), $11.99 (3-hole punched singled or doubled sided), and $13.99 for a comb-bound (double sided).
Other Stuff
- Fleabag Music Songbook
- The Fleabag songbook, a collection of ten public domain songs arranged for the ukulele, was created through the volunteer efforts of a handful of ukulele playing musicians, artists, and teachers. The project is inspired by the need for a common collection of ukulele tunes to allow players of all levels to play together at ukulele events. The Fleabag is published by the Ukulele Hall of Fame Museum and offered as a free download from their site.
- Mic/Instrument Stand Ukulele Hanger
Ever want to just get up from your seat and not have to worry about what to do with your ukulele? You may have seen some SUPA members hang their ukuleles right from their music stands. String Swing sells these mic stand ukulele hangers for a modest price and even includes free shipping when you order two or more.
See something missing? Want to add a resource (local only, please!)? Send an email with information to John Leder at supafb@msn.com.
