Ukuleles are the ultimate holiday gift — portable, accessible and inexpensive. Here's an idea: once you have one — why not learn how to play it? This kid and family class will show you just what to do with that shiny new instrument! We'll start with simple 2- and 3-chord songs that will have everyone playing in the first lesson. Parents can accompany kids five and up, while kids eight and older are welcome on their own. Even parents are welcome on their own! Got a song you just have to play? Suggest it, and we'll work it out with you!

Heidi Swedberg   10:30-11:30am  Saturdays, Feb 4-25 (4 sessions)   $110

You'll have a marvelous time making music with this remarkably easy to play miniature guitar. You'll learn simple chords, strums, and songs from Mr. Ukulele himself, Steve Rose. Bring your own instrument, or play one of ours, if you don't have one yet. It's easy! It's fun! Come!

Steve Rose   3-4:30 pm  Saturdays, Feb 25-Apr 14 (8 sessions)   $180

Here's the next step after Beginning Uke, a class covering both chords and strumming in greater depth. Squeeze more music out of that little instrument, and learn some new songs while you're at it. This course will strengthen your skills and prepare you for Steve's Continuing Uke class.

Steve Rose   8-9:30 pm  Mondays, Dates Pending (8 sessions)   $180

Love the ukulele? Join Steve Rose in an ongoing workshop intended to sharpen your skills in a fun and interesting environment. Learn more about scales and chord inversions, increase your finger picking dexterity, experience a variety of musical styles and rhythms, and practice your ensemble playing all while learning a multitude of new songs. For those students who have completed both Steve's Beginning Ukulele class and Ukulele 2, or with equivalent experience.

Steve Rose   8-9:30 pm  Mondays, Dates Pending (8 sessions)   $170

Kids and adults, learn to play the ukulele in a DAY! Don't let that little instrument gather dust — come learn songs to get you started, and the secrets to allow you to play most any pop and folk song. See how fun and easy it can be in this 1½-hour class designed to have you up and playing right away. Kids under 8 should be accompanied by a participating grown-up.

Heidi Swedberg   10:30 am-12 pm  Saturday, Date Pending (1 session)   $30

Jim Beloff (Jumpin' Jim songbooks, The Joy Of Uke DVDs) introduces you to the basics of playing the ukulele. including holding, tuning, strumming, and making the chords. We'll play through a dozen well-known songs learning new chords, strums, tips and techniques along the way. Bring a GCEA soprano-tuned uke and be ready to have a lot of fun. At the end of the workshop you will have made a new life-long friend — your ukulele! See uke there!

Jim Beloff   1-2:30 pm  Sunday, Date Pending (1 session)   $40

This workshop takes off from where the beginner workshop ends. More challenging arrangements and chord solos are introduced with sophisticated jazz chord changes. Also, finger-picking patterns and performance techniques will be highlighted. Time will be set aside at the end of the workshop for those who would like to perform a song.

Jim Beloff   3-4:30 pm  Sunday, Date Pending (1 session)   $40