ukuleles and friends

frogrock Serial expat

Member since 17 July 2013

frogrockSerial expat20 June 2016 19:31:13

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Hello from the other side,
One item in my To Do list is to get together with others who play or would like to learn how to play the ukulele. I love this little four-string wonder because it is easy to learn and it is a catalyst for having fun with other folks. So, this is now reached the top of my priority list. You are invited to join me for a fun-filled afternoon of strumming and humming. Other acoustic instruments are welcome. We'll sit around and share easy-to-play folk and rock songs. (Well, maybe one or two songs from Hamilton if we are inspired). If you check the Meetup.Com website you will see the announcement of the first meeting. I think it is already posted, or it may take a couple of days. You can also PM me through this website. I am not totally familiar with how to do this, but I will figure it out. We will meet on a Sunday afternoon, July 10. Basic ukulele instruction will be given for free. Real musicians are requested to ignore off-key players. I have some extra ukuleles to share.
We might even do some golf cart karaoke.

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joysarnelli Active member

Member since 20 September 2010

joysarnelliActive member20 June 2016 19:50:04

That sounds like so much fun! Where will the lessons be given?

TravelingJ Active member

Member since 07 May 2016

TravelingJActive member20 June 2016 20:14:07

That sounds like so much fun!!!!

frogrock Serial expat

Member since 17 July 2013

frogrockSerial expat20 June 2016 22:15:20

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First time will be Sunday, July 10, 2PM at my home in Palmas del Mar, Humacao.

joysarnelli Active member

Member since 20 September 2010

joysarnelliActive member21 June 2016 00:11:30

Too far for us (we're in Hatillo) but I hope you have a great time!

kenjee ViP

Member since 02 June 2014

kenjeeViP21 June 2016 06:16:47

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Hello frogrock

Kindly note that you can create an event on our site too to better share the word amongst expatriates in your region.

Regards
Kenjee
Expat.com

meljai97 Member

Member since 16 September 2014

meljai97Member26 June 2016 22:14:45

Haha that sounds like fun! Too bad we are leaving on vacation that day. My 10 year son recently got a ukelele and has been watching youtube videos to teach himself. It does have a nice relaxing sound.

suzanne12345 Contributor

Member since 15 November 2014

suzanne12345Contributor26 June 2016 22:27:39

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Summer is tough with visitors and entertaining the kids, but I would be really interested once school starts up again! If you do it again definitely post and let us know. Never been to Humacao but happy to take a road trip

frogrock Serial expat

Member since 17 July 2013

frogrockSerial expat27 June 2016 10:57:04

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Thank you for the suggestion. As a member of the Puerto Rico expat forum, I have never checked the event section. The way I keep informed is by looking at the current topics. Perhaps you could make EVENTS a topic, so that when events are added, they will pop up in the same way that other topics pop up. Regards, Frogrock, AKA Carroll

frogrock Serial expat

Member since 17 July 2013

frogrockSerial expat19 July 2016 12:14:11

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The monthly Folk Jam/Song: Circle/Sing-Along affords musicians and singers of all experience levels an opportunity to play, sing and hone their performance skills. On the third Sunday, August 21, 2-4 p.m. one Sunday a month in Palmas del Mar, Humacao the Folk Jams are completely acoustic, unplugged events attended primarily by amateur musicians and those who love to sing. The first half hour is dedicated to ukuleles. These free lessons will let you play along with others. Song selections range across the broad folk milieu. To get us started, the theme for this session is a throwback to Bob Dylan, Peter Paul and Mary, the Seekers, Old Crow Medicine Show. Participants are asked to bring their voices, acoustic instruments, and a snack/non-alcoholic beverage to share.