Tampa Bay Ukulele Society Library Lending Program rolling out May 26th 2015

That's right boys and girls, the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society has been growing exponentially over the last two years and now tips over the 800 member mark.  People from all over the continental USA as well as those from Europe and beyond are joining up with Florida's West Coast Ukulele group.  Based in the Tampa Bay Area, with events just about every week in many parts of 4 counties, TBUS has made an impact in the community and is ready to Give Back!

The Library Lending program is just another example of the TBUS non profit outreach to those who might not either have the funds to buy and learn the ukulele, or might think that they wouldn't be able to play the instrument.  The program includes workshops at a multitude of libraries spanning the counties of Hillsborough and Pinellas.  Dignitaries and news media plan to attend the first workshops which will be held on May 30th at two libraries in each county.  The workshop for the trainers will be held on May 26th in Clearwater and you can get information from the site on the locations.   The Tampa Bay Ukulele Society link will take you to the meetup.com site where events are posted for the membership.

The society is still taking donations of Ukuleles and funds to buy Ukuleles to place in the libraries with books, tuners, and gig bag.  The workshops will have multiple ukuleles on hand for the attendees and the workshops are free to the public.  The format will be simple and easy for the beginner who might not have ever picked up any instrument in their life. This is amazing folks! So, if you are of a mind to help out, or you have so many ukuleles that you might want to part with some that would help others out, please contact the society and they will welcome your generosity as will the libraries.   Organizers to contact are Jay Nunes, Cosmo Sagristano, and Tom Hood.

 This is such a go give moment and we hope that our example and those of other ukulele groups who have rolled out these programs to the libraries, will catch fire across the country.  If you are reading this from afar, you might want to find out how to roll this out in YOUR neck of the woods.

As always, Happy Strumming and all that, 30s Uke Girl

South Tampa Jam Grows Up!!!

Hey Boys and Girls,
Just a quick heads up for all upcoming South Tampa Ukulele Jams!  We have the HALL!!!  This September on the 21st will be at the Hall in the park here.  Go to Tampa Bay Ukulele Society Meetups to sign up for it.  Membership is free!  Starts at 2PM!  Social 1/2 hour then play.  There is a stage!  It seats up to 250 people at tables!  Bring your friends!  The park of Regency Cove is invited to listen and sing along, and we hope they all join the Society and become Ukulele players too!   October will be the 26th, November will be the 23rd and Dec will be the 21st.   

January will be outdoors for a picnic!  Then from Feb to Dec of 2014, we have the hall EVERY 3rd Saturday!!!  So So So Happy Strumming!!!!!  

Beginner Session Wednesday

Hello Boys & Girls,
It is Wednesday again, and time for Beginner Session.  Starts at 7 PM, bring your Charts from Session 1, and I have a few more to add to them.  If you have smart phones, please bring them in.  I will show you some apps that are unbelievable and so helpful and handy for Ukulele!  Please print out the two songs that are listed on the TBUS site for August 14th!  We will be learning those two on Wednesday night!  Also, you are welcome to come to the Saturday South Tampa Jam held every 3rd Saturday of the month.  All the information is on the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society Meet Up board.

 Till then, Happy Strumming!!  30's Uke Girl

Wednesday Beginner Sessions

  Starting July 31st, I will be conducting Beginner Sessions here in South Tampa.  We will take apart two intermediate songs each session.  I will teach you chord transitioning, and also transposing so that you can sing in your own keys.  There will be charts available and you can print out the songs via pdf files which are available at Tampa Bay Ukulele Society Meet Up site.   I request that you join the membership there as it is FREE and from there you will be given the address and information you need for the class.  Space is limited so sign up early.  The link to TBUS is TAMPA BAY UKULELE SOCIETY  There is no charge for these sessions, this is a contribution to the Society for beginners to get some structure that will entice them into a greater love of Ukulele.  Happy Strumming, 30's Uke Girl Norine Mungo

So here is a workshop for Beginner Ukulele down in the Sarsota Nokomis area.  Bargara Gail is one awesome lady and she beats a good drum.  Now their shop is selling Ukuleles, and I am really excited for them.  Check them out on their website as well! Happy Strumming!  Here is that link:

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