Author: Magda
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Kala Visits Plucking Strummers
Someone working for Kala Ukuleles visited the Plucking Strummers at the November 22nd meetup. Kala has been trying to build a database of all the ukulele clubs around the world. […]
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Finger Pickin’ Opportunities for 2026
If you have an interest in developing your skills in fingerstyle playing within an ensemble, there are two special opportunities to “spread your wings” starting this fall and winter. You […]
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Ukulele Frills and Flourishes
On October 11, 2025, Ellen Bloom will be conducting a short workshop on “Ukulele Frills and Flourishes” starting at 9am. You won’t want to miss this one. Her learning materials […]
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Early Bird Bonus for July 26th Meeting
From Gene: Here’s the special treat for the early birds. In the 9:00 hour we’re going to run through Pink shoelaces once or twice. Mark asked me to try and […]
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Plucking Strummers – Sounds of the ’60s Performance Requests
This is a special message from Cory Brendel. Hello all – Thank you for your interest. This is a great and very fun thing you are doing. JUNE 29 REHEARSAL […]
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Plucking Strummers – Sounds of the ’60s
Get ready to strum into summer with the 2025 Ukulele Summer Show! Cory Brendel and Pam Vincent are putting together another show for our local Senior Centers. The theme is […]
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2025 International Ukulele Festival – Volunteer Sign-up
Hey all you fabulous Plucking Strummers. This year the International Ukulele Festival in Torrance will be held on September 20th. As in the past, again we will have a pop […]
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Follow-up to Songwriting Workshop #1
Here’s a quick note and excellent resource from Gene: Thank you to Lars for the great intro to his songwriting workshop Saturday. As I mentioned at the time, I really […]
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IMPORTANT UPDATE March 7: Holiday Ukulele Chorus – Irish
Message from Pam Vincent: The March 9th Performance has been cancelled!! On behalf of Cory Brendel, thanks for your interest in the Holiday Ukulele Chorus – Irish.DIRECTOR’S NOTE – As I may […]
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The Circle of Fourths and Fifths
Introduction This post is the accompanying material for the Circle of Fourths and Fifths workshop at the Plucking Strummers meetup of January 25, 2025. During that session we learned about […]