bdukes
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Last Thursday evening Jim and Liz Beloff held a nice beginner's workshop at Wakefield Music. The weapon I chose to bring was my Fluke which I though appropriate. Lot's of fun just strumming and singing. There are few folks who are more passionate and knowledgeable about the ukulele than Jim. He's so accommodating and helpful to questions and it's clear how much he loves the instrument.
Although it truly was a beginner session I still had a great time and learned a few new things, like the "Hawaiian D7." The crowd of about 25 was made of total-never-touched-a-uke types to played-for-a-few-years guys to guitarists looking for a new instrument. I saw a few folks leave with new flukes and ukes fresh off the wall. I picked up a signed copy of The Daily Ukulele. Fun book.
FYI, he's coming back to Wakefield Music in August for an intermediate session for those interested. Call the shop to reserve a spot because seating is limited and the last one was full.
If you haven't seen Jim lecture or attend one of his workshops, I highly recommend it. You won't meet two nicer people than Jim and Liz.
Oh, and I remembered to put a Sharpie in my case after my chance meeting Jake and not being prepared at all. Although, can you be prepared for chance meeting with Jake? Anyway, got Jim to sign my Fluke. I guess I'm keeping it.
Or maybe some other dude named Bill...
Although it truly was a beginner session I still had a great time and learned a few new things, like the "Hawaiian D7." The crowd of about 25 was made of total-never-touched-a-uke types to played-for-a-few-years guys to guitarists looking for a new instrument. I saw a few folks leave with new flukes and ukes fresh off the wall. I picked up a signed copy of The Daily Ukulele. Fun book.
FYI, he's coming back to Wakefield Music in August for an intermediate session for those interested. Call the shop to reserve a spot because seating is limited and the last one was full.
If you haven't seen Jim lecture or attend one of his workshops, I highly recommend it. You won't meet two nicer people than Jim and Liz.
Oh, and I remembered to put a Sharpie in my case after my chance meeting Jake and not being prepared at all. Although, can you be prepared for chance meeting with Jake? Anyway, got Jim to sign my Fluke. I guess I'm keeping it.
Or maybe some other dude named Bill...