Ukewest; Online Ukulele Festival Year Round Saturday Mornings on Zoom Dates: Every Saturday Where: Online Price: $25/mo Ukewest is a year-round ukulele festival led by my partner Perry and I. We hang out online every Saturday morning for community time, music, and learning. It’s relaxed, friendly, and it’s a great way to start your weekend. Once a month, we bring in a guest artist for a 90-minute workshop. Then, two weeks later, that same artist comes back for a Q&A session and a concert. Everything is recorded and saved, so if you can’t make it live, you can always catch up whenever you want. On the Saturdays in between, we have our Strum-Along where Perry and I have fun offering micro lessons on various techniques and memorization tactics. FREE CLUBS & COMMUNITY GOODNESS Book Club We read just one or two chapters a month, always from books that help us understand music better. Right now we're reading an amazing book about how the brain processes and remembers musical information—and it’s full of tips about building new neural pathways and expanding what you thought you could do. Songwriting Club Once a month, we experiment with melodies, lyrics, scales, and creative ideas. It’s super playful and supportive—perfect for beginners and seasoned players alike. Starlight Open Mic This happens once a month and gives our community a warm, encouraging space to share songs they’ve been working on. It’s all about cheering each other on, celebrating progress, and getting comfortable performing.