What we're about
WHO WE ARE & WHAT WE DO
Founded in 2009 by Nancy Eaton (aka Nina Coquina) as a spin-off of the Tampa Bay Ukulele Society, with later help from Susan Rife and Michael Lehner, we are a group of ukulele enthusiasts on the Suncoast of Florida who enjoy getting together to share ideas and information, play music with others, and occasionally hold events, including workshops and concerts.
This Meetup site is the repository of our entire membership, and our main means of communicating with our members. We also have a Facebook Page.
Anyone of any ukulele playing ability or interest is welcome to join our club. Most of the club meetups and events are in Sarasota County, however people outside our county are welcome to join.
MEMBERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
1. All members are encouraged to organize get-togethers! Don't wait! If you don't see an event happening soon enough for your liking and want to play with others, organize a get-together of your own! It's fun! We have all kinds of great places to meet and play music in our beautiful area. Feel free to organize and advertise any kind of get-together at any location you'd like. You are free to set the parameters of the get together: For examples: beginner strum-along, intermediate round-robin, play from specific songbooks, play by ear, play by musical genre (for instance Beatles, or Tin Pan Alley, or 1990s songs), instrument show and tell or swap meet, educational exhibit...use your imagination and
2 While we do hold some meetups that are educational and helpful to beginners, please do not expect free lessons. We strongly believe in supporting our local instructors first, along with any guest workshops they might host. We also can recommend some online resources for self-study or for long distance learning.
3. We see this as a true club, which means we encourage active vs. passive participation. Any help you can give regarding volunteering to organize meetups or events or to help others with their meetups or events is MUCH APPRECIATED.
VENDORS AND SPONSORS
We love vendors, sponsors, and professional performers to be part of our club. Any events held at vendor or instructor locations are considered separate from club functions, and each vendor or instructor may have their own requirements for members vs. non-members to attend, and their own fees for attending that are not part of the club kitty. This will be the decision of the vendor or instructor, so please ask for clarification.
ADVERTISING
All workshop and concert listings need to include the following: Date, time, address, cost for members, photo of artist if possible, link to an example of the artist's performance on YouTube or elsewhere, if RSVP is required, contact information, ticket information.
Thanks and we look forward to singin' n strummin' with you!
The Suncoast Sand Fleas
Upcoming events (5)
Feature Fridays: 'Summer Songs' on the Ukulele, Join from Anywhere, on Zoom Fridays, 1-2:30pm; May 8 ~ June 26 An all levels ukulele class IMPORTANT!!! Please carefully read this message from your hosts! You must sign up for our eNewsletters, in order to receive: * The list of music sheets to print out before you show up for each week’s class on Zoom * The link to your Zoom classroom, so that you can join * The access code to use in order to enter your classroom on Zoom Okay?! So.... Go to TheUkulelePlace.com, and click on the link that says “Get our Newsletters”, then follow the prompts, and you will immediately receive your newsletter. Check your spam, and add [masked] to your safe senders list! We are getting 10 calls and emails a day, and while we’re happy to hold your hand through this process, this is what you need to do first. Thank you for your time! Now please carefully read on to the end. Thank you! 😊🙏❤️🎶 ——————- 'Feature Fridays' is an instruction & technique Friday class for all levels, & focuses on one genre or theme for a month (or 2 or more). Chord & strum challenges will be offered for those who seek them. This Season's Feature Fridays Theme, 'Summer Songs', is inspired by these early summer months, during the time of physical distancing & sheltering in place. And you can now join us from anywhere, from the comfort of your own home. So let's bring on the summer vibe with our happy ukes, & create our own summer breeze! If there are specific songs you'd like Jeff to include with the collection, from the Soundtrack of Your Life, please get in touch ASAP so that he has time to be working on the arrangement & materials for you. If fearful & find it foolish to follow paths to folly on Fridays, do as you feel. You are free to suggest future Friday features. Pre-registration is required. Note that folks have already been registering! This class, like all of our classes right now, are absolutely FREE! We do mean that. And we also accept donations, whether $1, or $25, or the regular price of $60 monthly membership, or the actual total cost of $120 for the 2 months of weekly classes. Whatever you choose, we want you here. Ask about your included 2-Month Membership! FMI & to register, call Jeff at[masked]. Zoom Link & Access Password will be here & in our eNewsletters, soon. Sign up to receive those, on the Events page of TheUkulelePlace.com. Visit TheUkulelePlace.com for info about our many other weekly ukulele classes, workshops & concerts. Please RSVP on, & share this meetup page, with whomever you think might benefit, thanks. Check out this class on our website: http://www.theukuleleplace.com/event/feature-fridays-summer-songs-on-the-ukulele-join-from-anywhere-on-zoom/?instance_id=1304
- Barbara G.
- Nancy G.
- Jeff H.
- 6 attendees
The Rhythm Inlet
Every Friday, beginning May 8th; 5:30pm, & hosted by Jeff Hanna of The Ukulele Place. IMPORTANT!!! Please carefully read this message from your hosts! You must sign up for our eNewsletters, in order to receive: * The link to your Zoom event, so that you can join * The access code to use in order to enter the event on Zoom Yes, your link and access code are both here today on this meetup site. But we will not necessarily keep it that way, in order to maintain your privacy at your event. So.... Please go to TheUkulelePlace.com, and click on the link that says “Get our Newsletters”, then follow the prompts, and you'll immediately receive your most recent newsletter. Check your spam, and add [masked] to your safe senders list! We can help through the Zoom process, if you need it, please call Jeff or Barbara. Meetup doesn't allow phone numbers to be posted, but it's easily found on google. Thank you for your time! Now please carefully read on to the end. Thank you! 😊🙏❤️🎶 —————————— Now our regularly scheduled event is weekly, & on Zoom! It's an open mic night we like to call ‘An Open Mic-a-lele’. Every Friday evening in May & June, beginning May 8th, join Jeff at 5:30pm on Zoom as he hosts open mics with ukes! All instruments are welcome, as solos, duets, trios, quartets, etc., as long as at least one uke is in your act. Whether a work-in-progress, or polished, whether amateur or pro, we invite you to share your latest creations! It’s a safe place to give it a try, so come on into our Zoom room, & play. And there’s the equally important role of audience! We welcome all viewers & toe-tappers to click on the Zoom link & hang out with us, including folks simply wanting to watch, listen, support, & enjoy. The Open Mic-a-lele Zoom Link is: https://zoom.us/j/96767412045?pwd=YS94YnlFVVFOZTRvcG5HWUxsYXF4dz09 Access Password:[masked]. Both the link & password will both remain the same for each week in May & June. Our first Open Mic-a-lele was in January, 2019, & an impressive number of ukulele folks signed up to share their musical joy. What touched us the most was seeing all the friends who attended, not to perform, but to simply listen & support their fellow ukers. ♥ Important! **** You do need to call Jeff at[masked] to sign up to play. **** If ya gotta cancel, please be so kind & call him again, to let him know. We ask for a $3 per person donation, thank you. This event also has a page at TheUkulelePlace.com, & an RSVP list on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/563707664271942/
- Barbara G.
- Jeff H.
- 2 attendees
Tuesdays, 5:30-7pm; May 5 ~ June 23 IMPORTANT!!! Please carefully read this message from your hosts! You must sign up for our eNewsletters, in order to receive: * The list of music sheets to print out before you show up for each week’s class on Zoom * The link to your Zoom classroom, so that you can join * The access code to use in order to enter your classroom on Zoom Okay?! So.... Go to TheUkulelePlace.com, and click on the link that says “Get our Newsletters”, then follow the prompts, and you will immediately receive your newsletter. Check your spam, and add [masked] to your safe senders list! We are getting 10 calls and emails a day, and while we’re happy to hold your hand through this process, this is what you need to do first. Thank you for your time! Now please carefully read on to the end. Thank you! 😊🙏❤️🎶 ——————- We always remember that we simply come here to have FUN, & we discover that the better we get, the more fun it is. So let's keep those happy tunes going throughout these days of physical distancing, & feed your ukulele fever, rather than cabin fever! Jeff will continue to share familiar, fun songs for you to learn to strum & sing along to, with plenty of new challenges. For example, maybe there'll be more than 1 strum rhythm per song. Or there'll be a section with some chucking. Maybe there'll be a sprinkling of more (slightly) difficult chords. FUN FUN FUN! Jeff Hanna, co-owner of The Rhythm Inlet, & steward of the ukuleles at The Ukulele Place, combines his masterful teaching style, a background in singing & performing in small a-cappella groups, & a love of strumming a tune on the ukulele, to inspire & stretch his ongoing intermediate uke students. If you don’t own a ukulele, we have 200+ ukes on the wall available for your purchase, with curbside or shipping available. Pre-registration is required. Note that folks have already been registering! This class, like all of our classes right now, are absolutely FREE! We do mean that. And we also accept donations, whether $1, or $25, or the regular price of $60 monthly membership, or the actual total cost of $120 for the 2 months of weekly classes. Whatever you choose, we want you here. Ask about your included 2-Month Membership! FMI & to register, please call (941)[masked]. Zoom Link & Access Password will be posted here, & in our eNewsletters, soon. Sign up to receive those, on the Events page at TheUkulelePlace.com. Visit TheUkulelePlace.com for info about our many other weekly ukulele classes, workshops & concerts. Please share this meetup page with whomever you think might benefit. Here's the class on our website calendar: http://www.theukuleleplace.com/event/level-3-ukulele-beyond-the-fundamentals-join-from-anywhere-on-zoom/?instance_id=1272
- Barbara G.
- Jeff H.
- Mike L.
- 3 attendees
Wednesdays, 1-2:30pm; May 6 ~ June 24 IMPORTANT!!! Please carefully read this message from your hosts! You must sign up for our eNewsletters, in order to receive: * The list of music sheets to print out before you show up for each week’s class on Zoom * The link to your Zoom classroom, so that you can join * The access code to use in order to enter your classroom on Zoom Okay?! So.... Go to TheUkulelePlace.com, and click on the link that says “Get our Newsletters”, then follow the prompts, and you will immediately receive your newsletter. Check your spam, and add [masked] to your safe senders list! We are getting 10 calls and emails a day, and while we’re happy to hold your hand through this process, this is what you need to do first. Thank you for your time! Now please carefully read on to the end. Thank you! 😊🙏❤️🎶 ——————- These are classics from the first half of the 20th century – gorgeous songs with jazz chords – barring & 4 fingers. And more strum patterns – more vocabulary allows you to better express yourself. While sheltering in place, it’s a perfect time for playing the happy uke, & advancing your skills. You can now join us from anywhere, from the comfort of your own home. Jeff Hanna, co-owner of The Rhythm Inlet, & steward of the ukuleles at The Ukulele Place, combines his masterful teaching style, a background in singing & performing in small a-cappella groups, & a love of strumming a tune on the ukulele, to inspire & stretch his ongoing advanced uke students. "This class of Jeff's has been ongoing for years. Please continue, I love hearing him play these gorgeous, romantic tunes from that romantic era, at home, as he practices!" ~ Barbara Gail Pre-registration is required. Note that folks have already been registering! This class, like all of our classes right now, are absolutely FREE! We do mean that. And we also accept donations, whether $1, or $25, or the regular price of $60 monthly membership, or the actual total cost of $120 for the 2 months of weekly classes. Whatever you choose, we want you here. Ask about your included 2-Month Membership! Zoom Link & Access Password will be in our eNewsletters, soon. Sign up to receive those, on the Events page at TheUkulelePlace.com. Visit TheUkulelePlace.com for info about our many other weekly ukulele classes, workshops & concerts. Please share this meetup page with whomever you think might benefit, thanks. Here's the class on our website: http://www.theukuleleplace.com/event/ukulele-level-5-old-romantic-standards-join-from-anywhere-on-zoom/?instance_id=1288
- Barbara G.
- Jeff H.
- 2 attendees
Past Events
- Barbara G.
- Jeff H.
- Sue Zwit F.
- 3 attendees
