Monday Night Ukulele Jam
The Monday Night Ukulele Jam has been the mainstay of the Lamorinda Ukulele Club since its inception. We love to get together to jam and can't wait for the Monday ukulele jams to roll around!
When and where are the jams?
We meet every other Monday from 7 pm until 9 pm at 1786 2nd Ave. in Walnut Creek, CA. See the Jam Schedule page for upcoming dates.
Are beginners welcome?
Absolutely! Most of us in the group started with just a couple of chords. If you are going to learn just one before coming to the jam, make it C! Want to branch out? Add Am, F, and G.
Is this a group that is only for beginners?
No! We have members of all different experience and skill levels. You'll find everything from newbies to experienced players who fingerpick, play up the neck, harmonize, and do all kinds of fancy stuff. There's room for everyone to come and have fun!
What's unique about the Monday Night Ukulele Jam?
There are several characteristics that help to make us who we are, including:
We are 100% volunteer led.
Our group has been going strong for more than 10 years. Several members have been around since the very beginning! Others joined relatively recently, but we can't imagine the group without them. We have a great mix!
Our jam is one of the few evening jams in the area.
We tend to play a greater variety of songs at a wider range of difficulty levels than many groups do.
Our community is about music and so much more. Many lifelong friendships have been formed through the Lamorinda Ukulele Club, and many members make music and socialize together outside of official club events.
What should I bring to the jam?
Bring your ukulele and a $5 contribution for our host venue. You may bring water, but no other food or drink is allowed in our jam space. Don't worry about bringing music or a music stand. For your first jam we will pair you up with someone who has those.
What about other instruments?
The Lamorinda Ukulele Club provides a space for ukulele players to come together. Our bass player is the only "non-ukulele" member of our group. From time to time, other members may provide a bit of percussion, whip out a harmonica for a solo on a song or two, or add kazoo to a song that screams out for it.
What is the format of the jam?
We typically play an opener, plus 8 - 10 songs during the first half of the jam, take a break, have open mic time, and then play another 8 - 10 songs and a closer at the end. Everything is announced through our mailing list in advance, and it's all fun!
Leadership and Support Team
It truly takes a village to make the Monday Night Ukulele Jam the vibrant and fun program it is!
