Ukelele Fervor #GloucesterMA!

Dawn Sarrouf writes on Instagram and shares these wonderful photos from East Gloucester Elementary ~

“Really? 7:30am Ukelele Jam band at #eastgloucesterelementary with kids, teachers, parents, and even the princile?! Yes, m’am! Every Thursday morning!”imagejpeg_0IMG_6478.JPG

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Photos courtesy Dawn Sarrouf and Michelle DelVecchio

Eight Days Before Christmas Carol Countdown: Mele Kalikimaka Ukelele Tutorial!

Rather than post the beautiful and familiar Bing Crosby rendition of “Mele Kalikimaka,” we have here a ukelele tutorial brought to you by Mele Fong from the shores of Hawaii!

To add to your Hawaiian Christmas experience, learn how to hula to “Mele Kalikimaka,” with this dance tutorial.

Another fun rendition ~

Joey’s First Unofficial Ukelele Lesson, from None Other than John Hicks!

Joey Ciaramitaro John Hicks uklele interview -2 ©Kim Smith 2014.Doesn’t Joey look just like an earnest little kid?

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John’s passion and enthusiasm for the ukelele is infectious and you can listen to his Cape Ann uke stories here in Joey’s interview ~

Ukelele Love Affair with John Hicks Part I

Ukelele Love Affair with John Hicks Part II

Joey Ciaramitaro John Hicks uklele interview ©Kim Smith 2014

Joey Ciaramitaro John Hicks uklele interview ©Kim Smith 2014 -4.