Description

We're sorry, but this activity is over. The last meeting was Saturday, May 3, 2025.

Students will learn how to play iconic songs featured in films and TV shows or by artists who helped spotlight and popularize the ukulele. Featured songs include Elvis Presley’s “Ku ‘u ipo” from the film, Blue Hawaii, “Tonight You Belong to Me” (as performed by Steve Martin & Bernadette Peters from the movie, The Jerk), Israel Kamakawiwo?ole’s reimagined rendition of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow,” plus songs from Train, Meghan Trainor, Grace Vanderwaal, and even some cute or quirky ukulele songs like The Muppets’ “Ukulele Lady.”

Pre-requisite: Yes, You Can Play the Ukulele, Part 1 (or similar intro class) or be self-taught and be able to play at least 7 chords and transition between them. Bring you soprano, concert, or tenor uke (No baritone ukes, please!) a pick, and a uke capo to class. And if you have a portable music stand or book holder, bring that, too. Sorry, no loaner instruments are available.

Age Category

Adult

Location

Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia

Instructor

Jeff Saxon