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Do you have a ukulele? If not, there is a WIDE selection of colors, materials, sizes, shapes, tunings and prices from which to choose. Talk to an experienced player who owns a few different types before you buy. Our leaders are here to help you get started. Here are some suggested music stores that carry a good variety of ukuleles:

Island Bazaar (aka Ukulele Paradise!)
Jim's Music Center
Guitar Center

Do you know how to play? If not, there are a few

local independent teachers out there that will provide individual lessons. This is the best and fastest way to

learn. We'll try to help you find one. In the meantime,

there are several videos on Youtube.com that can help

you get your feet wet. Try "Ukulele Mike" for starters.

If you would like to get started on your own, click the

button below to access the Aloha Strummers'

"Let's Play Ukulele!" beginner songbook. It was

designed to be printed and assembled as a booklet.

Where else can I play with a group in Orange County? There are ukulele groups playing almost every day of the week. Here are a few local ones. It's a good idea to confirm before visiting, as their schedules periodically change.

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Monday: Oasis Senior Citizens Center, 801 Narcissus Ave, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, 1:00 - 2:30pm, 60 members, Tony Cappa, Mike Ekinaka & Tim Ogawa

Tuesday: (Our group!) Aloha Strummers (Held at the Norman P. Murray Community Center), 24932 Veterans Way, Mission Viejo, CA 92692, 1:30pm - 3:30pm, 100+ members, David Kruebbe and Linda Pascarella.

Wednesday: Susi Q Community Center, 380 3rd St, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, 10:00 - 11:30am, 25 members, Tom Joliet

Wednesday: Costa Mesa Crooners Uke & Other Strings, Newport Riveria Clubhouse, 350 Rivera Dr, Costa Mesa, 6:00 - 8:30pm, 15 members, Doug Hansen

Wednesday: Irvine Ukulele Club (Held in a classroom at the Mormon Church), 5353 Bryan Ave, Irvine, CA 92620, 7:00 - 8:30pm, 25 members, Doug Orme

Thursday: San Juan Capistrano Community Center, 25925 Camino del Avion, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, 1:00pm - 3:00pm, 20 members, Harry Newman

Friday: Laguna Woods Village, 24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637, 2:00 - 3:30pm, 25 members, Jay Miller (NOTE: This is a private community so you will need to contact Jay in advance at (714) 742-6358 or via email at jaykeeta@gmail.com to get a guest pass for the gate.)

Sunday: “On the beach”, 1901 Bayside Dr, Corona Del Mar, CA 92625, Noon - 4:00pm, (Potluck) Hana Hou Outrigger Canoe Paddling and Ukulele Club, David Summers & John Gyorkos

Island Bazaar (www.ukuleleparadise.com) in Huntington Beach hosts a variety of ukulele gatherings on various days and times of the month:

SURF CITY STRUMMERS Meets every Sunday ($5 Requested)
EZ DOZEN Meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month
UKULELE ROCKS! Meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of every month
KOLOHE Meets every Tuesday
UKULELE JAM Meets every Thursday
BLUES, COUNTRY & FOLK Meets 2nd Friday of every month
GOSPEL NIGHT Meets last Friday of every month
GUITAR CIRCLE Meets 1st & 3rd Saturdays 11:00am – 12:30pm
STRING THING Meets 2nd & 4th Saturdays 11:00am – 12:30pm
LAVA LAMP LOUNGE OPEN MIC NIGHT First Saturday of the month

The Mission Viejo
Aloha Strummers

25 Reasons to Play Ukulele:

Sound like fun? Would you like to become a member? After you have signed up with the Norman Murray Center you may request access to our private Facebook page for photos, videos, events, etc. Just click on the button below and request access.

Island Bazaar (aka Ukulele Paradise!)

Jim's Music Center

Guitar Center

Do you know how to play? If not, there are a few

local independent teachers out there that will provide individual lessons. This is the best and fastest way to

learn. We'll try to help you find one. In the meantime,

there are several videos on Youtube.com that can help

you get your feet wet. Try "Ukulele Mike" for starters.

If you would like to get started on your own, click the

button below to access the Aloha Strummers'

"Let's Play Ukulele!" beginner songbook. It was

designed to be printed and assembled as a booklet.

Where else can I play with a group in Orange County? There are ukulele groups playing almost every day of the week. Here are a few local ones. It's a good idea to confirm before visiting, as their schedules periodically change.

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25 Reasons to Play Ukulele:

Sound like fun? Would you like to become a member? After you have signed up with the Norman Murray Center you may request access to our private Facebook page for photos, videos, events, etc. Just click on the button below and request access.

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Island Bazaar (aka Ukulele Paradise!)

Jim's Music Center

Guitar Center

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Do you know how to play? If not, there are a few

local independent teachers out there that will provide individual lessons. This is the best and fastest way to

learn. We'll try to help you find one. In the meantime,

there are several videos on Youtube.com that can help

you get your feet wet. Try "Ukulele Mike" for starters.

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If you would like to get started on your own, click the

button below to access the Aloha Strummers'

"Let's Play Ukulele!" beginner songbook. It was

designed to be printed and assembled as a booklet.

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Where else can I play with a group in Orange County? There are ukulele groups playing almost every day of the week. Here are a few local ones. It's a good idea to confirm before visiting, as their schedules periodically change.