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A well-tuned ukulele will tend to make you want to play more frequently...\n\nIt will be much easier to play the notes / chord shapes on uke if the nails on your left hand are not too long.\n\n• Important to know\nPlease don't shy away from this learning experience by fear of not being good enough. We are all on a learning journey, myself included. Everyone is musical in my opinion. It's just a matter of exposure, experience and practice. I intend for these group lessons to be educational in a fun and relaxed kind of way. My intention is to create a \"safe zone\" for musical play and learning in good company.\n\nThanks for being part of this group and I hope to see you soon!\n\nxoxo Sonia","price":"NZ$25","unit":null,"currency":null,"company":null,"language":"en","online":1,"infoType":1,"biz":"community","postDate":"1765267300000","seoName":"Auckland+Uke+and+Singing%3A+INTERMEDIATE+class+SUNDAY+at+11AM","supplement":null,"author":null,"originalPrice":null,"soldCnt":null,"topSeller":null,"source":1,"cardType":null,"action":"https://nz.ok.com/en/city-waitakere/cate-artists-musicians/auckland%2Buke%2Band%2Bsinging%253a%2Bintermediate%2Bclass%2Bsunday%2Bat%2B11am-6467421450125011/","localIds":"18","cateId":null,"tid":null,"logParams":{"tid":"7f7f62af-554d-490c-8217-160aed0b1464","sid":"2fe230af-1b46-4660-a856-03bd758f9ece"},"attrParams":{},"addDate":1765267300790,"categoryName":null,"postCode":null,"secondCateCode":"artists-musicians","isFavorite":false},{"category":"6703,6705","location":"6 Nixon Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand","infoId":"6467421450957111","pictureUrl":"https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/b/e/7/highres_511484007.jpeg","videos":null,"title":"Auckland Uke and singing: SEASONED BEGINNERS class SUNDAY at 3pm","content":"Hi and welcome to the Auckland beginner ukulele and singing SEASONED BEGINNER lessons!\n\nThere are various levels of classes offered. This Sunday 3pm class is for Seasoned Beginners. By this I mean those with a bit of experience with the ukulele but not yet intermediate level. If you already know a few chord shapes and can play the Island/Calypso strum and a small set of songs, this class is for you. We will start where you're at and build on that! Expanding your collection of chords and strums, building an understanding of how music works, becoming comfortable strumming and fingerpicking various genres of songs and singing along as you play, in the safety of a friendly group setting.\n\nACCESS: LOCATION\n\nThough my 2-year Ockham Collective artist residency officially came to an end in 2021, I was invited last year to return to the O.C. spaces as an alumni to host my uke classes in their venues. A big thank you to the O.C. for having me back! I'm very grateful.. Sessions will therefore be held in a lovely big ground-floor space called Ockham Collective at The Nix, on Nixon Street in Grey Lynn. Entry through #6 Nixon Street.\n\nBOOKING & PRICING:\n\nPayment of $25/person/class can be made in cash on the day or directly to the account below.\n\nSonia's account:\nANZ Freedom account\nName: Ms S Wilson\nNumber: 01-0205-0083380-00\n\nBulk purchase discounts are available:\n$120 for 5 sessions ($5 discount)\nor\n$230 for ten sessions ($20 discount).\nSessions bought in bulk do not need to be consecutive, but please keep track of your own attendance diligently as it would be complicated for me to do so instead. Thanks!\n\nBooking is required. 20 spaces max in each class available on a first-come-first-serve basis.\n\n***\n\n• What we'll do\n\nWe'll be learning to tune the ukulele with a clip-on tuner, exploring basic music theory (no rocket science, just enough to get you started), learning chords, strumming patterns and songs. When time allows, we may venture into the realm of playful group improvisations! :)\n\nOne of the challenges of playing uke and singing is the art of putting those together, so we'll spend time getting to know the phrasing of songs and developing your ability to synchronize singing & playing so you can build up skills and the confidence to perform in front of an audience someday, if you wish to do so (not obligatory). As I am experienced in choir singing, we will also look at some harmony singing on a few songs.\n\n• What to bring\n\nA ukulele! Many of my students find it helpful to have a strap on their ukulele. I also recommend a clip-on ukulele tuner (the simpler, the better - more fancy buttons can lead to more confusion).\n\nIf buying a new ukulele, I would advise a Makala or Kohala as the cheapest to consider. Anything cheaper and it's buyer beware - they can be difficult to tune and don't produce such a nice sound. Kala is good but a little more expensive. As regards size, I'd recommend a concert or tenor size to produce a good sound. Try the instrument before buying, if possible: try Lewis Eady, Rockshop, Music Planet, KBB Music, Music Works or Bungalow Bills. Most shops have a range of instruments and can advise you based on your budget and future plans.\n\nClick on the following articles for suggestions for buying a ukulele if you do not have one:\n\n* [www.takelessons.com/blog/types-of-ukuleles-z10](http://takelessons.com/blog/types-of-ukuleles-z10)\n* [www.ukuleletricks.com/5-best-ukuleles-to-buy-for-beginners](http://www.ukuleletricks.com/5-best-ukuleles-to-buy-for-beginners/)\n\nNote about left-handed ukulele: my suggestion would be to buy a normal (right-handed) ukulele. This just means your fretting hand (the left hand) will be more agile than the average right-handed player (whose fretting hand would be their weaker one, the left). I think the ukulele is a wonderful instrument for helping us all to develop ambidexterity.\n\nLearning to tune your uke will be a key skill to learn. I'm happy to answer questions on that at the start of the lesson. A well-tuned ukulele will make you want to play more frequently.\n\nAlso, it will be much easier to play the notes / chord shapes on uke if the nails on your left hand are not too long.\n\n• My invitation...\nPlease don't shy away from this learning experience by fear of not being good enough. This is specifically a beginner's class and everyone is musical in my opinion. It's just a matter of exposure, experience and practice. I intend for these group lessons to be educational in a fun and relaxed kind of way. My intention is to create a \"safe zone\" for musical play and learning in good company.\n\nThanks for being part of this group and hope to see you soon!\n\nxoxo Sonia","price":"NZ$25","unit":null,"currency":null,"company":null,"language":"en","online":1,"infoType":1,"biz":"community","postDate":"1765267300000","seoName":"auckland-uke-and-singing-seasoned-beginners-class-sunday-at-3pm","supplement":null,"author":null,"originalPrice":null,"soldCnt":null,"topSeller":null,"source":1,"cardType":null,"action":"https://nz.ok.com/en/city-waitakere/cate-artists-musicians/auckland-uke-and-singing-seasoned-beginners-class-sunday-at-3pm-6467421450957111/","localIds":"18","cateId":null,"tid":null,"logParams":{"tid":"3acfa893-d0a9-4591-b1ab-40d3492b8c18","sid":"2fe230af-1b46-4660-a856-03bd758f9ece"},"attrParams":{},"addDate":1765267300855,"categoryName":null,"postCode":null,"secondCateCode":"artists-musicians","isFavorite":false},{"category":"6703,6705","location":"6 Nixon Street, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021, New Zealand","infoId":"6467421451673711","pictureUrl":"https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/a/b/e/7/highres_511484007.jpeg","videos":null,"title":"Uke & Singing lesson: Total BEGINNERS/NEWCOMERS Sunday at 4PM","content":"Hi and welcome to the Auckland beginner ukulele & singing lessons!\nThere are various levels of classes offered on Saturdays & Sundays. This Sunday 4PM class is for Newcomers/total beginners. The class times will be a bit changeable this year as I play in various bands with weekend performances, so please do sign up weekly via Meetup to make sure you have up-to-date times. Thanks!\n\nThis Beginners class is intended for those with little or no experience with the ukulele. We will start from scratch, learn basic knowledge needed to get acquainted with the ukulele and start to gain an understanding of how music works - become comfortable strumming and fingerpicking some very simple songs and singing along as you play, in the safety of a friendly group setting.\n\nFor those more experienced but not yet intermediate, I have a class called \"Seasoned beginners\" with a wider range of chords, introduction to tab, more strumming patterns, more elaborate songs, etc.\n\nACCESS: LOCATION\nThough my 2-year Ockham Collective artist residency officially came to an end in 2021, I was invited last year to return to the O.C. spaces as an alumni to host my uke classes in their venues. A big thank you to the O.C. for having me back! I'm very grateful. Sessions will therefore be held in a lovely big ground-floor space called Ockham Collective at The Nix, on Nixon Street in Grey Lynn. Entry through #6 Nixon Street.\n\nBOOKING & PRICING:\nPayment of $25/person/class can be made in cash on the day or directly to the account below.\n\nSonia's account:\nANZ Freedom account\nName: Ms S Wilson\nNumber: 01-0205-0083380-00\n\nBulk purchase discounts are available:\n$120 for 5 sessions ($5 discount)\nor\n$230 for ten sessions ($20 discount).\nSessions bought in bulk do not need to be consecutive, but please keep track of your own attendance diligently as it would be complicated for me to do so instead. Thanks!\n\nBooking is required. 20 spaces max in each class available on a first-come-first-serve basis.\n\n• What we'll do\n\nWe'll be learning to tune the ukulele with a clip-on tuner, exploring basic music theory (no rocket science, just enough to get you started), learning chords, strumming patterns and songs. When time allows, we may venture into the realm of playful group improvisations! :)\n\nOne of the challenges of playing uke and singing is the art of putting those together, so we'll spend time getting to know the phrasing of songs and developing your ability to synchronize singing & playing so you can build skills andconfidence to perform in front of an audience someday, if you wish to do so (not obligatory). As I am experienced in choir singing, we will also look at some harmony singing.\n\n• What to bring\n\nA ukulele! Many of my students find it helpful to have a strap on their ukulele. I also recommend a clip-on ukulele tuner (the simpler, the better - more fancy buttons can lead to more confusion).\n\nIf buying a new ukulele, I would advise a Makala or Kohala as the cheapest to consider. Anything cheaper and it's buyer beware - they can be difficult to tune and don't produce such a nice sound. Kala is good but a little more expensive. As regards size, I'd recommend a concert or tenor size to produce a good sound. Try the instrument before buying, if possible: try Lewis Eady, Rockshop, Music Planet, KBB Music, Music Works or Bungalow Bills. Most shops have a range of instruments and can advise you based on your budget and future plans.\n\nClick on the following articles for suggestions for buying a ukulele if you do not have one:\n\n* [www.takelessons.com/blog/types-of-ukuleles-z10](http://takelessons.com/blog/types-of-ukuleles-z10)\n* [www.ukuleletricks.com/5-best-ukuleles-to-buy-for-beginners](http://www.ukuleletricks.com/5-best-ukuleles-to-buy-for-beginners/)\n\nNote about left-handed ukulele: my suggestion would be to buy a normal (right-handed) ukulele. This just means your fretting hand (the left hand) will be more agile than the average right-handed player (whose fretting hand would be their weaker one, the left). I think the ukulele is a wonderful instrument for helping us all to develop ambidexterity.\n\nLearning to tune your uke will be a key skill to learn. I'm happy to answer questions on that at the start of the lesson. A well-tuned ukulele will make you want to play more frequently.\n\nAlso, it will be much easier to play the notes / chord shapes on uke if the nails on your left hand are not too long.\n\n• My invitation\nPlease don't shy away from this learning experience by fear of not being good enough. This is specifically a beginner's class and everyone is musical in my opinion. It's just a matter of exposure, experience and practice. I intend for these group lessons to be educational in a fun and relaxed kind of way. 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Lets meet on Saturday afternoon to share and discuss anything poetry-related. We'll meet at the Cornwall Park Band Rotunda at 3:00pm.\n\nThe Cornwall Park Cafe is right there for coffee fixes or if the weather isn't quite right. Best entrance is Pohutukawa Drive off Greenlane West.\n\nWe'll aim for sharing a poem or two each, either your own work or someone else's that you've enjoyed (ideally both so we can all glean the most from the group), then see where the discussion leads us. We'll assess numbers on the day to make sure that everyone gets a fair shot at contributing.\n\nIf you would appreciate constructive feedback on your work, we'll let you clarify this at the time.\n\nOf course, if you don't feel comfortable sharing or don't have anything to share just yet, please feel free to come and listen.\n\nAn integral aspect of a group like this is the opportunity to get to know each other and foster creativity together.\n\nPlease message me with any suggestions or concerns.","price":"Free","unit":null,"currency":null,"company":null,"language":"en","online":1,"infoType":1,"biz":"community","postDate":"1765222351000","seoName":"poetry-meetup-and-workshop","supplement":null,"author":null,"originalPrice":null,"soldCnt":null,"topSeller":null,"source":1,"cardType":null,"action":"https://nz.ok.com/en/city-waitakere/cate-artists-musicians/poetry-meetup-and-workshop-6466846094028911/","localIds":"18","cateId":null,"tid":null,"logParams":{"tid":"b157a589-c375-45e9-aad2-4ce91dccdafe","sid":"2fe230af-1b46-4660-a856-03bd758f9ece"},"attrParams":{},"addDate":1765222351095,"categoryName":null,"postCode":null,"secondCateCode":"artists-musicians","isFavorite":false},{"category":"6703,6705","location":"161 Onehunga Mall, Onehunga, Auckland 1061, New Zealand","infoId":"6466846092441911","pictureUrl":"https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/2/b/6/9/highres_519131113.jpeg","videos":null,"title":"Shut Up & Write!® at Luscious Cafe Onehunga","content":"**We'll meet upstairs in one of the lovely old-fashioned rooms with plenty of atmosphere.**\nGrab a coffee to support the business, head upstairs.\nFormat:\n0900-1000 Names & a 1 sentence description of what you are working on.\n0905 We write til 0955.\n0955 A brief stretch and a stand up as needed. New people intros as needed.\n10:00 to 11:00 Rinse and repeat!\n\n(Writers can join us anytime during the two hours. If we are writing, please settle in quietly so as to cause minimum disruption. We'll catch up and socialize at the end.)\n\n**Please set your phone to mute.**\n\n**Coworking for writers in your area!**\nJoin us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, you are not required to read what you have written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area.\n\nAfterward, we’ll have time to socialize and get to know each other. Maybe you'll find a writing buddy with whom you can share each other's work. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers, but if you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!\n\nIf you're running late, no worries! Just come in and quietly start writing, and we'll have a catchup at the end.\n\n**A note about the format**\n**We don’t host critiques or readings.** These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.\n\nFor our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com)\n\n**Other Important Details:**\nAs far as I'm aware, no free WiFi here.\n**Parking info**: Best place to park is actually at the Onehunga Train station. No time limit. Walk up the street about a block and a half and Luscious is on the same side of the street. 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The result is a joyful, soulful, and uplifting musical journey that reimagines holiday melodies through the heartbeat of Africa.\nFrom spirited ensemble performances to intricate rhythms and soaring melodies.\n\n**Features:**\n**Thabani Gapara** \\- Saxophones\n**Adrian Brown** \\- Guitar\n**Eli Wilson** \\- Keyboards\n**Andre “Modre” Brown** \\- Bass\n**Dean Rodgrigues** \\- Percussion\n**Vion Slinger** \\- Drums\n\nTickets $ 40.00\n\nMoshtix:\n[https://www.moshtix.co.nz/v2/event/thabani-gapara-presents-my-african-christmas/186363](https://aus01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.moshtix.co.nz%2Fv2%2Fevent%2Fthabani-gapara-presents-my-african-christmas%2F186363&data=05%7C02%7C%7Cb5e6d1430fad4f31ab2808de2fd1f271%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C639000776176180618%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=igE84heh5N6pVxw0I%2FN1itOq1%2FfJ84Bry%2Fc%2BqZLTBcA%3D&reserved=0)","price":"NZ$40","unit":null,"currency":null,"company":null,"language":"en","online":1,"infoType":1,"biz":"community","postDate":"1765222253000","seoName":"thabani-gapara-my-african-christmas","supplement":null,"author":null,"originalPrice":null,"soldCnt":null,"topSeller":null,"source":1,"cardType":null,"action":"https://nz.ok.com/en/city-waitakere/cate-artists-musicians/thabani-gapara-my-african-christmas-6466844845977811/","localIds":"18","cateId":null,"tid":null,"logParams":{"tid":"79e1e83b-288d-4dc5-a0b5-06d7ae5f5c66","sid":"2fe230af-1b46-4660-a856-03bd758f9ece"},"attrParams":{},"addDate":1765222253591,"categoryName":null,"postCode":null,"secondCateCode":"artists-musicians","isFavorite":false},{"category":"6703,6705","location":"492 New North Road, Kingsland, Auckland 1021, New Zealand","infoId":"6465148045273811","pictureUrl":"https://secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/4/0/4/4/highres_525856452.jpeg","videos":null,"title":"Shut Up & Write!® Central Auckland","content":"**Coworking for writers in your area!**\nJoin us for some focused writing time. All writers and all experience levels are welcome and don’t worry, no one will see what you've written. This session is about getting your writing done and meeting other writers in your area and writers of all genres and kinds are welcome!\n\nWhen you show up, say hello to everyone, grab a drink if you want one, and get your writing tools ready. If you arrive before the start time, take some time to chat with your fellow writers. Once everyone’s arrived, I will lead quick introductions and then set the timer for our quiet and focused writing session.\n\nAfterward, we’ll have time to chat and get to know each other. We often talk about our successes and challenges as writers. If you don’t have time to stick around, no worries!\n\n**A note about the format**\nWe don’t host critiques or readings. These events are a safe space for writers of all skill levels and genres to work on their craft, so no one will read or critique your writing.\n\nFor our full event schedule, visit [https://shutupwrite.com](https://shutupwrite.com)\n\nIf you are interested, but aren't sure if it's right for you, please message the Host and they will be happy to reassure you that this is for EVERYONE who wants to write - even if it's just dedicated time to journal or noodle with ideas.\n\n**A Note About the Venues**\nShut Up and Write West/Central Auckland changes venues monthly. We start at a different restaurant on the first Wednesday of every month, and stay at that restaurant for the rest of the month unless it does not suit our needs. We do strive to ensure that people can eat where we are at which means menus will offer some sort of gluten-free or vegetarian items.\n\n**Venue Rotation & Information:**\n*December 2025 - Nanny's*\nTravel / Parking info:\n\n* Bus Stops: New North Road/Kingsland Station or Kingsland Ave.\n* Train: Stop (when trains are working again): Kingsland stop.\n* Parking: Curbside parking is limited, so please arrive early or be prepared to search around for a good spot. Paid parking is available at Nixon Park Parkin (6 minute walk), and Parkable 340 New North Rd (12 minute walk).\n\nVenue Information:\nNanny's Eatery is a NZ-Jamaican Restaurant and bar. They do have standard fizzie options available as well.\n\n* Limited outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper\n* Free wifi available - information on-site\n* If you would like to order from their full menu, please arrive early and place an order before writing starts as their full menu closes and bar menu opens when the writing hour wraps up.\n* No outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper\n* Free wifi available - information on-site\n\n*January 2026 - Albert’s Post*\nTravel / Parking info:\n\n* Bus Stops: Mount Presbyterian Church stops.\n* Train: Stop (when trains are working again): Mount Albert Station or Mount Albert Shops.\n* Parking: Curbside parking is limited, so please arrive early or be prepared to search around for a good spot. Paid parking is available at The Mount Albert Town center car park or 945 New North road garage.\n\nVenue Information:\nAlbert's post is both a bar and eatery with a variety of foods that could be described as eurocentric. They have gluten-free and vegetarian options available.\n\n* You can usually find us in the porthole room to the right behind the host’s desk\n* Limited outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper\n* Free wifi available - information on-site\n\n*February 2026 - Lokanta Aegean Eatery*\nTravel / Parking info:\n\n* Bus Stops: Richmond Road Shops\n* Train: there are no local train stops, the closest one being the Kingsland stop, which connects by bus or an approximately 35 minute walk.\n* Parking: 120 minute parking is available across the street from the restaurant and down the side streets as well.\n\nVenue Information:\nLokotana is an Aegean and Eastern Mediterranean dining establishment with Turkish and Greek inspired foods.\n\n* No outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper\n* Free wifi available - information on-site\n\n*March 2026 - Tasca*\nTravel / Parking info:\n\n* Bus Stops: Ballayntine Square\n* Train: Kingsland Station (aprox 18 min walk)\n* Parking: Paid, time limited parking is available streetside until 6pm, curbside parking has no time limit after 6pm on Wednesdays.\n* **Parking can be limited, please arrive early to find parking!**\n\nVenue Information:\nTasca serves primarily Spanish & Mediterranean fare.\n\n* You can usually find us in the back of the restaurant, which is covered but open to the air. Please plan accordingly.\n* Limited outlets available - Please be sure to pre-charge your devices or bring your own writing tools and paper\n* Free wifi available - information on-site\n\nPlease note: SUAW is an international organization and vibe varies based on the volunteer(s) running the events. The Central Auckland events do not tolerate bigotry, racism, or sexism. 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This Sunday 2PM class (usually Sundays at 4pm) is for Newcomers/total beginners. The class times will be a bit changeable this year as I play in various bands with weekend performances, so please do sign up weekly via Meetup to make sure you have up-to-date times. Thanks!\n\nThis Beginners class is intended for those with little or no experience with the ukulele. We will start from scratch, learn basic knowledge needed to get acquainted with the ukulele and start to gain an understanding of how music works - become comfortable strumming and fingerpicking some very simple songs and singing along as you play, in the safety of a friendly group setting.\n\nFor those more experienced but not yet intermediate, I have a class called \"Seasoned beginners\" with a wider range of chords, introduction to tab, more strumming patterns, more elaborate songs, etc.\n\nACCESS: LOCATION\nThough my 2-year Ockham Collective artist residency officially came to an end in 2021, I was invited last year to return to the O.C. spaces as an alumni to host my uke classes in their venues. A big thank you to the O.C. for having me back! I'm very grateful. Sessions will therefore be held in a lovely big ground-floor space called Ockham Collective at The Nix, on Nixon Street in Grey Lynn. Entry through #6 Nixon Street.\n\nBOOKING & PRICING:\nPayment of $25/person/class can be made in cash on the day or directly to the account below.\n\nSonia's account:\nANZ Freedom account\nName: Ms S Wilson\nNumber: 01-0205-0083380-00\n\nBulk purchase discounts are available:\n$120 for 5 sessions ($5 discount)\nor\n$230 for ten sessions ($20 discount).\nSessions bought in bulk do not need to be consecutive, but please keep track of your own attendance diligently as it would be complicated for me to do so instead. Thanks!\n\nBooking is required. 20 spaces max in each class available on a first-come-first-serve basis.\n\n• What we'll do\n\nWe'll be learning to tune the ukulele with a clip-on tuner, exploring basic music theory (no rocket science, just enough to get you started), learning chords, strumming patterns and songs. When time allows, we may venture into the realm of playful group improvisations! :)\n\nOne of the challenges of playing uke and singing is the art of putting those together, so we'll spend time getting to know the phrasing of songs and developing your ability to synchronize singing & playing so you can build skills andconfidence to perform in front of an audience someday, if you wish to do so (not obligatory). As I am experienced in choir singing, we will also look at some harmony singing.\n\n• What to bring\n\nA ukulele! Many of my students find it helpful to have a strap on their ukulele. I also recommend a clip-on ukulele tuner (the simpler, the better - more fancy buttons can lead to more confusion).\n\nIf buying a new ukulele, I would advise a Makala or Kohala as the cheapest to consider. Anything cheaper and it's buyer beware - they can be difficult to tune and don't produce such a nice sound. Kala is good but a little more expensive. 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After a few years of music sharing, we've decided it's time to play some more shows and bring music out into the city more proactively. We love to share music in various community settings: retirement communities, schools, hospitals, gardens, markets, public places, churches, concert halls, house concerts, etc...\n\nThe more, the merrier!\nPlease feel free to join us if you are an experienced ukulele player and/or singer and would like to take part in this mission of spreading joy through music, far and wide. We are an international, friendly and growing group. We're also on the lookout for percussionists or other keen instrumentalists to add more spice and flavour to our group sound. We do already have a bass player, a banjo player and some baritone and island uke players :)\n\nWe rehearse weekly on Sundays at the Nix on Nixon Street in Grey Lynn, thanks to the generous hospitality of the Ockham Collective. There is a fee of $25 per session to cover Sonia's costs and time spent arranging music, teaching parts, etc... Money earned by the group at paid performances will be used to cover expenses where relevant and occasionally to sponsor lessons or instruments (ukes) for students who cannot afford to pay for them, at Sonia's discretion. We also aim to support collaborative music projects aimed at supporting charity, raising awareness around social issues, promoting diversity and accessibility in music, ecology and sustainable living, community building, etc.\n\nPayment of $25/person/class can be made in cash on the day or directly to the following account. Bulk purchase discounts are available as follows: $120 for 5 sessions ($5 discount) or $230 for ten sessions ($20 discount). The sessions bought in bulk do not need to be consecutive, but please keep track of your own attendance diligently as it would be complicated for me to do so instead. 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