In place of our usual Songbook jams, this month we’ll sing and play songs for the Winter Solstice, Hanukkah, Christmas, and generally finding and keeping the light bright in our hearts through the darkness of the season. It’s a fun, eclectic collection of songs, ranging from The Pretenders to Ella Fitzgerald, from Traditional and Blues tunes to Pop favorites, and more. I hope you’ll join me!
Holiday ‘Ukulele Jam Songbook
All three jams will use the same songbook described above. In person jams will have paper packets available, but if you’d like to preview and practice a bit beforehand, feel free to download it here:
Note: This document has some two-page songs, and I recommend you print double-sided if you can so you can easily see the whole song at one glance. 🙂
Scroll down for links to practice videos for many of the songs we’ll be playing!
Jam Details
Saturday, December 7 ~ Artichoke Music. Our 1st Saturday jams here start at 2:00pm and run until 3:15pm or so. Paper copies available, or download the PDF above.
If you are able to offer a donation to cover the use of the room, the printing of the packets, and my time, it is gratefully accepted. You can pre-register here or bring cash. That said, donations are optional – all are welcome, regardless of funds, and no one is checking at the door.
Saturday, December 14 ~ Live on Zoom. The online jam is back for this special occasion! We’ll meet live on Zoom at 1:00pm Pacific time (check your time zone here). To receive the Zoom link, please subscribe to my e-newsletter here (it helps maintain a certain level of privacy for the group), and make sure you’ve downloaded the Holiday Jam Songbook PDF above.
Saturday, December 21 ~ with Portland Folk Music Society (Beaverton). Our 3rd Saturday jams take place at Southminster Presbyterian, and start at 2:00pm and run until 3:15pm or so. Paper copies available, or download the PDF above.
Jam Donation Options
If you are able to offer a donation to cover the use of jam rooms, the printing of the packets, and my time both preparing the packet and leading the jam, it is gratefully accepted. I love my work teaching and sharing in my community, it is my livelihood. You can pre-register for the Artichoke Music jam here, and for the Online and Beaverton jams here. You may also bring cash to either in person location. Thank you!
That said, donations are optional – all are welcome, regardless of funds, and no one is checking anyone at the door. Please join us to share in the music!
Jam Songbook Practice Videos!
Click on the links below to practice for our Holiday Jams ahead of time. I’ll be updating my ‘Ukulele Studio YouTube Channel with new holiday song videos all month. Feel free to subscribe and get an email each time a new song is ready for you!
- Auld Lang Syne
- Blue Christmas: Tutorial | Play Along
- The Christians and the Pagans
- Feliz Navidad
- Hallelujah: Tutorial & Practice Video | Fingerpicking Option
- I’ve Got My Love To Keep You Warm: Tutorial | “B” Section Practice | Play Along
- Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning
- Let it Snow: Tutorial | Play Along
- Mele Kalikimaka: Tutorial | Play Along
- Ocho Kandelikas
- Silent Night | Instrumental Tutorial
- Storm to Weather: Verse / Chorus Tutorial | Bridge Tutorial | Play Along
- This Little Light of Mine
- White Christmas: Tutorial | Play Along
Enjoy your practice! And hope to see you at a jam soon … 🙂