Virtual uke jams, meet ups, lessons, and performances are a a great way to stay connected while you’re practicing safe social distancing.
RECURRING EVENTS
Instrumental Ukulele Lessons Daily
Mondays at 12:00 pm PDT (and ongoing daily)
Join the Rocky Mountain Ukulele Orchestra for a daily lesson. Topics and levels will vary – many are beginner friendly, some will be “hard as heck”.
Link to participate: https://jollyrogerukulele.com/
Monday Noontime Strum
Mondays at 12:00 pm PDT
The Woodstock Monday Noontime Strum has been an ongoing get together for more than three years (Online for more than three days).
Link to participate: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6229727495
For the songs in pdf form, email ferglow@comcast.net.
This event is free, but we encourage you to show your host some support via paypal at the email listed above.
Cali Rose & The CC Strummers – Monday Beginners Class
Mondays at 3:30 pm PDT
Cali Rose & The CC Strummers are now online and players of all ages, living near and far, are invited to join us. Our Beginners Class is every Monday. We play easier songs and Cali gives more instruction about the basic fundamentals. 3:30 to 4:30pm.
Link to participate: https://calirose.com/wackyworld/
Kanikapila Monday Brentwood
Mondays at 6:00 pm PDT
Just like we used to do in our yards, basements or garages, we improvise and teach each other along the way on Zoom. We take turns leading our favorite Hawaiian meles, while learning about the history and meaning of the songs we sing. 🌺 All our music is Hawaiian music.
Link to participate: https://www.facebook.com/groups/245420016868367/
Online Ukulele Classes with Lil’ Rev
Mondays at 6:15 pm
Grab your uke and join Lil’ Rev at 6:15 p.m. every Monday for live lessons! Open to all levels, you’ll learn new strokes, patterns, and tunes.
Link to participate: https://www.facebook.com/events/518747158787897/
This event is free, but tips are appreciated (paypal: lilrev@lilrev.com or venmo: www.venmo.com/lilrevmusic.com)
Tuesdays at Two Jam
Tuesdays at 11 am PDT
Join the Philadelphia Main Line Ukulele Club for their Tuesdays At Two jam.
Link to participate: https://www.meetup.com/mainlineukulelegroup/events/273006144/
Virtual Strum-along with Nottingham Ukulele Club
Tuesdays at 11 am PDT
Easy strum-along. On-screen music. Informal. All Welcome.
Link to participate: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8799768793?pwd=VXFVdEUydXlEZUNYNjhkc0o3S3F5UT09
This event is free, but we encourage you to show your host some support here: paypal.me/NeilUkeMan
Philadelphia Main Line Ukulele Meetup
Tuesdays at 11 am PDT
PMLUG has launched a series of free online uke jams. Beginners welcome! Check the calendar link to participate and to see all PMLUG ongoing events.
Pop Up Uke
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm PDT (and ongoing daily Tuesday through Friday)
Ukulele Contributing Editor Jim D’Ville offers free spontaneous ukulele
lessons at POP UP UKE via Zoom. Learn song structure, the number system,
solfege, and how to play by ear.
Link to participate: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1053223368381580/
Virtual Ukulele Jam with the Honeyville Rascals
Tuesdays at 6:30 pm PDT
Join us on Zoom for a fun jam and a chance to give. Each week we will jam to support a non-profit organization.
To participate, please contact for the Zoom meeting link: https://www.sunrosemusic.com/ukulele–voice-lessons.html
Victor Litz Music Center Weekly Wednesday Jam
Wednesdays at 1:00 pm PDT
We play songs from the two Daily Ukulele Books by Jim Beloff Yellow and Blue.
Link to participate: https://www.victorlitz.com/
Virus-Free Ukulele Open Mic
Wednesdays at 3:30 pm PDT
A weekly Open Mic allowing folks to perform a song of their choice to an accepting and appreciative audience as well as lead a song for the group. All levels welcome and participation to perform or lead is optional. We are having great fun!
Link to participate: http://ukulelecatskill.com/hygenic-jam-with-carmen-and-friends/
This event is free, but we encourage you to show your hosts some support here: Venmo: @Carmen-Borgia-1 or @John-Sturman
RUM (Richmond Ukulele Mayhem)
Wednesdays at 4:00 pm PDT
We play songs from 1900’s up to whatever we feel like. We’ve been doing zoom meetings ever since March 16th with the lockdown, and we keep having fun! The set list is sent out a day or two before, along with links to the charts. All songs are streamed online, so you’re covered. Send a PM for Zoom instructions and the set list.
Link to participate: facebook.com/events/620883348535163/
This event is free, but we encourage you to show your host some support here: Venmo @CASongbird or paypal.me/CASongbird
Ukulele Gent – Weekly OnLine Play-along
Wednesdays at 4:00 pm PDT
Weekly online ukulele play along, with scrolling chords and lyrics, a little bit of instruction. It’s a great time. Come and join us.
Link to participate: www.facebook.com/ukulelegent/live
Funky Frets TV
Wednesdays at 4:00 pm PDT
Weekly live show featuring ukulele news, artist interviews, product reviews, ukulele mini lessons and more.
Link to participate: https://bit.ly/FunkyFretsTube
Uke ‘an Play Wednesday
Wednesdays at 6:30 pm PDT
Projector-style lead sheet play-along, featuring Americana and popular mainland tunes.
Link to participate: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC27Tew8n7xD-EbXcR4F3UaA/live
Three Chord Thursdays at Three
Thursdays at 12:00 pm PDT
Join Ukulele Union of Boston for an hour playing songs with just three chords. Focus is on the right hand and exploring many genres and themes. Everyone anywhere in the world is welcome.
Link to participate: https://www.anneku.com/2020/04/01/three-chord-thursdays/
Cali Rose & The CC Strummers Thursday Intermediate/Beginners Ukulele Class
Thursdays at 10:00 am PDT
Every Thursday, Cali Rose offers an intermediate/beginners level ukulele class. We play more challenging tunes and explore techniques like fingerpicking, complex strum patterns and chord embellishments using Cali’s own song arrangements. We also have open mics and jam sessions.
Link to participate: https://calirose.com/wackyworld/zoom/
Austin Ukulele Society Monthly Meeting
Thursday, January 14 (and monthly TBD) at 5:00 pm PDT
The Austin Ukulele Society is excited to kick off its 11th year by learning to strum and sing a medley of two great and up-lifting songs – “I Can See Clearly” and “Blue Skies.” We’ll go live, with Bob Guz teaching and leading us with his great tutorial and Jen Richardson moderating chat.
Link to participate: youtube.com/watch?v=jsbpI09IX7A
The Ukulele Game Show Happy Hour (Stay-at-Home Edition)
Fridays at 4:00 pm PDT
What do we like almost as much as ukuleles? That’s right, GAME SHOWS! Grab your favorite beverage (alcoholic or otherwise), uke (tuned, untuned, whatever), and thinking cap (however busted it may be). If you think you know a thing or two about everyone’s favorite instrument, then step right up to compete against friends and foes. If you would like to be a contestant, please indicate so (and whether you have a game preference) when you RSVP.
Link to participate: https://www.meetup.com/BostonUke
Tiki Dave’s Ukuleleville Play-Along Party
Fridays at 4:00 pm PDT
A weekly virtual play-along hosted by Tiki Dave, participants can download song sheets in advance and join in a fun session of familiar songs aimed at players of all levels.
Link to participate: www.facebook.com/tikidavemusic
Strumfest with the Gold Coast Strummers
Fridays at 8:30 pm PDT
Join Gold Coast Strummers for synchronized chords and lyrics to sing/play along. A different theme each week.
Link to participate: www.facebook.com/groups/strumfest/
Hygienic Jam with Carmen and Friends
Saturdays at 10:00 am PDT
This group of ukers have been playing together for a few years in Catskill, NY. Now they’re taking the meeting online and you’re welcome to join!
Link to participate: http://ukulelecatskill.com/hygenic-jam-with-carmen-and-friends/
This event is free, but we encourage you to show your host some support here: @carmen-borgia-1 (venmo)
Boulder Ukulele Group Meet-up
Saturdays at 9:30 am PDT (second Saturday of each month)
The Boulder Ukulele Group is a community group of musicians who meet, now on Zoom, the 2nd Sat. of the month for a strum-along.
Email for the link to join: info@boulderukulelegroup.com
Gaithersburg UkeFest Performers Showcase & Jam
Saturdays at 11 am PDT
A weekly 2-hour showcase of ukulele artists from around the world over the Zoom platform. Each week 5-7 talented artists will perform a 17-22 minute set of music related to a particular theme selected for that showcase.
Email for the link to join: https://gaithersburgukefest.com/contact
Christian Ukulele Circle
Saturdays at 12:30 pm PDT
We stream Christian songs uploaded to the Christian Ukulele Circle Facebook Group.
Link to participate: https://www.facebook.com/groups/184981908921398/
Song by Song™ Quarantuners Weekly Jam
Saturdays at 1:00 pm PDT
Join us for our weekly Zoom jam – designed for our ukulele students, but open to all musicians! Sign up for the mailing list to get the Zoom meeting link and password, the updated jam book, and special tutorials for the Song of the Week!
Link to participate: www.learnsongbysong.com
Sunday Uke Lessons with Stu
Sundays at 11:00 am PDT
Join Grammy-nominated musician & teaching artist Stu Fuchs for in-depth instruction on ukulele techniques, fun songs, and how to create a relaxing and nourishing music practice for joy and wellbeing. Open to all levels of player.
Link to participate: www.youtube.com/ukulelezen/live
This event is free, but we encourage you to show your host some support here: https://paypal.me/stufuchs or Venmo @Stuart-Fuchs
UkejamUK on Youtube
Sundays at 12:00 pm PDT
At Ukejam we run jams for all levels to play together! The YouTube Ukejam has scrolling words and chords on screen, ukulele-chord-semaphore, lots of silliness, some fun interaction, and songs you know and love.
Link to participate: https://www.youtube.com/user/UkeJamUK
Saskatoon Ukulele Players Sunday Online Jam
Sunday at 1:00 pm PT
Join us Sundays for some good music and great company! Email coordinator@saskatoonukulele.com to participate.
The PDX Virtual Ukulele Jam
Sundays at 2:00 pm PDT
Portland, OR area uke groups are uniting to host weekly virtual jams. We’ll be features different local teachers and group leaders as well as donating proceeds to a local community non-profit music venue.
Link to participate: https://www.tigardukes.com/introducing-weekly-virtual-jams-during-isolation-days-in-portland/
This event is free but we encourage you to show your hosts some support using the link above.
San Jose Ukulele Club Sunday Zoom meeting
Sundays at 2:00 pm PDT (second and fourth Sunday of each month)
We hold bi-weekly Zoom jams, every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Songs are scrolled, multiple song leaders, members suggest songs to play. New songs introduced on the first meeting of the month.
Please contact the club to be added to their email list and receive the Zoom invitation: https://www.sanjoseukeclub.org/contact_us.php
NVUS 4th Sunday Jams and Songs
Sundays at 2:00 pm PDT (last Sunday of each month)
Live stream jams that, for now, replaces a monthly Society jams at a local haunt, Ono Brewing Company – Chantilly, VA — one of our sponsors. No song books required. All song sheets (1-pagers) shown right on your livestream.
Link to participate: youtube.com/c/NorthernVirginiaUkuleleSociety/Live
Fred & Lynn’s Free Play-along
Sundays at 3:00 pm PDT
Fred Sokolow plays guitar and uke, Lynn plays bass, and we put CHORD CHARTS on the screen so you can play along. We leave space for you to solo, if you want (though only you will hear your solos) and Fred also plays solos. ALL INSTRUMENTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN! Every week it’s a different genre or theme.
Link to participate: https://www.facebook.com/fred.sokolow
This event is free, but there’s a paypal tip jar: https://www.paypal.me/SOKOLOWMUSIC
If you’re hosting an online event and would like to be included on the calendar, please fill out this form with the details. Please note that the calendar is updated monthly, so please submit details prior to the first.
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