Links to other Ukulele Jams and Lessons in the area

OTHER UKE GROUPS IN AND AROUND OTTAWA:

Almonte uke group - contact Millie Maloney for info.

Lanark Ukulele Group, Carleton Place, Ontario. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/336039746490468/

Ukebox Pub Night, FEE ($) Usually the 1st Wednesday of the month. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2019888948234122/

Vernon Ukulele Players (VUP) - meet twice (2X) a month at the Osgoode Baptist & Vernon United Church, 8674 Bank St (VERNON) from 7 - 8:30 pm. Regular circle - 2nd Thursday; Circle jam - 4th Thursday. Does not meet in August or December. NOTE: ON HOLD DUE TO COVID19. For info about VUP ZOOM JAMS, please contact Sharon Baird at sharonbaird@bell.net   

West Ottawa Ukulele Group (proposed):  People would love if there was a group in the Kanata, Barrhaven, etc. area. If you want to keep in touch or have ideas, be sure to join the West Ottawa Ukulele Group Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/902998726544403/ 

 

 

OTTAWA LESSONS: (Ottawa instructors who are also currently offering online lessons are highlighted in green)

Alcorn Music Studio's Ukulele Social Hour - group lessons at Alcorn Studios with Tim Bedner, a music professor at Carleton University

Bluesfest School of Music & Arts Ukulele Lessons

Christine Graves - group and private lessons in ukulele based James Hill "Ukulele In The Classroom" materials and pedagogy.  In addition to her own musical career, Christine is participating in the James Hill Ukulele Initiative. Also voice lessons. Contact Christine for info and to register:  613-316-5357  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/christinegravesmusic

Jamie Anderson - You can reach Jamie through her website link, or at Jamie@jamieanderson.com to arrange lessons via Skype, Monday through Thursday.

Long & McQuade Kanata - with Jessamyn (Jesse) Greene, a well-known Ottawa blues musician. Ukulele lessons are also available at other Long & McQuade locations in Ottawa.

Pembroke Ukulele Academy:  280 Esther Street, Pembroke, Ontario. Private and group lessons for adults and children with Connor McGuire. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pembrokeukeacademy/ 

Spencer Scharf:  People can sign up for lessons with Spencer through www.spencerscharf.com  Spencer can also conduct online lessons via FaceTime or messenger video call. Payment is made by e-transfer.

Ukebox Lessons - with Joel Jacques. Joel can also teach both private and group lessons through Zoom from Monday to Friday. Contact him at ukeboxlessons@gmail.com

 

PRIVATE ONLINE LESSONS WITH INSTRUCTORS WHO AREN'T IN OTTAWA:

Bryan Laplante, Halifax City Ukulele:  Free twice per month instructional guided jam sessions on Zoom Go to: "Halifax City Ukulele" at this link for all additional info. https://www.facebook.com/groups/289795788530263  Bryan also offers group lessons and workshops. He has a Masters degree in teaching and is certified as a James Hill Uulele Initiative Level 3 instructor (the highest level) and has presented twice at James Hill's Masterclasses in Toronto. Here's a link to Bryan's bio:  https://blaplantemusic.wordpress.com/about/ 

Manitoba Hal Brolund: Outstanding ukulele bluesman, Hal Brolund, offers private lessons online via Skype, Google Hangouts, etc. Email manitobahal@gmail.com to arrange your private lesson.

Mark Luongo:  Son of renowned ukulele educator, Peter Luongo (Langley Ukulele Ensemble, Mighty Uke) and long-time collaborater with James Hill, Mark has been offering online private lessons to international students since 2014. He's been a ukulele teacher for 18 years. To arrange a private lesson, contact markluongo@hotmail.com

Stuart Fuchs:  Personalized online ukulele lessons with the talented Stuart Fuchs using Zoom technology. Contact Stu on the form you'll find HERE.

For links to other international instructors, check out the Ukulele Club of Winnipeg website.

OTHER JAMS OUTSIDETHE OTTAWA AREA :

SOUP (Southern Ontario Ukulele Players)  have their jams online via Zoom every other Wednesday. Anyone is welcome to join in, from anywhere and it's free. The songbook can be found here (in PDF format).  Tablet (Songbook  Cord Pro App) format here.