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Rodney Takahashi was born and raised in Hawaii, on the island of Oahu. Rodney was taught under the direction of the well known Roy Sakuma Studios. Today Rodney has his own little studio in the heart of San Jose's Japan Town. There he teaches with hopes and dreams that the art of playing the ukulele will carry on. "The best feeling an instructor can have is when you hear them play something you've taught." I am truely blessed to have such great and talented students. Thank you all for making Ukulele Jams what it is today.
Ukulele Jams has been around since January 2005. We are located in the well known community of Japan Town right here in San Jose, CA. Ukulele Jams will teach you music theory as well as how to pick and strum your favorite songs. Students learn to play from the heart in a fun environment. Ukulele Jams performs at various festivals and community events. We also play for parties and special occasions.
My dream was to open up an ukulele studio, as inspired by Roy Sakuma. In 2005, that dream became a reality when I started teaching my first 4 students out of my 1 bedroom condo. Today, Ukulele Jams has grown to over 100 students . We are now in the planning stage of the first annual San Jose Ukulele Festival in 2011. Check back for details as they become available.
Hope all is well. I do have class registration this Sunday Sept 26th from 9:00 - 3:00. I also have classes that are starting this coming Sunday Sept 26th from at 2:15. If you are interested please do come down to my studio located at
565 North 6th Street
San Jose CA 95112
Right above the Halau Na Wai Ola and Okayama restaurant
located upstairs in unit C.
registration times are from 9:00 - 3:00
class times vary, depending on Students availability and capability.
if you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call at 408 603 8222
or just drop me an email and I will get back to you as soon as I can
rates are
$60.00 a month for children, 45 minute classes, once a week.
$80.00 a month for adults, 45 minute classes, once a week.
private lessons are also available ( please inquire within )
Please note, I do collect for 2 months at time of initial registration,
then tuition is due at the 3rd week of the month for the following month
9:15 - Opening
9:45 - Beginner Seniors
10:30 - Chalang a lang
11:15 - Intermediate Adults
12:00 - 2:00 no Classes
2:00 - Private
2:45 - Private
3:30 - Beginner Childrens
4:45 - Private
5:30 - Private
6:30 - intermediate Adults
7:15 - Beginner Adults
9:00 - Private
9:45 - Advanced Adults
10:30 - Beginning Children
11:15 - Intermediate Children
12:00 - Advanced Children
12:45 - Beginning Children
1:30 - Intermediate Adults
2:15 - Beginner Adults
3:00 - Beginner Children
3:45 - Private
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10:45 - Opening
12:00 - Private
1:00 - Private
3:30 - Private
4:15 - Private
5:00 - Private
5:45 - Private
6:30 - Beginner Adults
7:15 - Advanced Adults
This feature will be available for the students of Ukulele Jams only. Here you will be able to access songs, music sheets, music theory etc.
Tuning the Ukulele can be tricky. They have several different ways to tune the Ukulele. The strings are tuned to the notes G C E and A on the piano. When holding the ukulele, the G string being the string closes to you, and the A string being the farthest string away from you. You can tune it using your ear and matching the pitch as best as you can. You would listen for a wave between the piano or instrument you are tuning to, and the ukulele. The farther the wave length, the closer it is to be in tune. The closer the wave length the farther it is away from being in tune. They also have several different types of electronic tuners available. On the left are examples of what the strings should be tuned to. Press the play button and listen to the notes. Then play it again and try to match them.
Come to the Ukulele Source for all you Ukulele needs! They carry or can get almost everything you need. They carry Ukuleles from Koaloha, Kanilea, Ohana, Nalu, and Kala. They have everything from tuners, strings, uke stands, instructional videos and books, picks, amps, cords, cds and music stands. They are also located in the heart of Japan Town San Jose CA.
If you're in Hawaii, go and check out the Ko'Aloha Ukulele Factory!! Great people, great service, and great ukuleles!! They make beautiful ,cutom made, koa ukuleles that sound amazing! They'll even give you a tour of their factory!! Go and check them out, then you'll see what you've been missing.
Ukulele Source
599 North 5th Street
408 998 2640
www.ukulelesource.com
ukulelesource_aol.com
744 Kohou Street Suite K
Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 847-4911
Toll Free in the USA: (866) 840-4911
Fax: (808) 847-1693
Email: info_koaloha.com
All proceeds go toward the development of Ukulele Jams. Thank you for your donations in helping the school expand. If you would like to make a donation, please click on the Pay Pal Button. Mahalo
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Thursday Sept 9th, 2010
Hawaiian Legacy Tour
Keoki Kahumoku, Herb Ohta, Jr, Patrick Landeza
with special guests `Ukulele Jams and Halau Na Wai Ola
Evergreen Valley College Performing Arts Center
3095 Yerba Buena Rd., San Jose, CA
Doors open at 6:30pm - Showtime 7:30pm
$15/advance $17/at the door $10 for children and students w/ID
Call: (408) 998-2640 or email ukulelesource _ aol.comwtime 7:30pm
Call: (408) 998-2640 or email ukulelesource _ aol.com
Saturday Sept 11th, 2010
Midori Kai Festival
September 11, 2010
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mountain View Buddhist Temple
575 N Shoreline Blvd
Mountain View, CA
Ukulele Jams Performs at 10:30 -11:30
Saturday Sept 18th 2010
Wesley United Methodist Church
Aki Matsuri from 11am to 4pm. The church is located at 566 N. 5th St.
Ukulele Jams performs at 12:00 - 12:30
Saturday Oct 2nd, 2010
Spirit of Japan Town
Jackson Street From 4th thourgh 7th Street
10:00 - 5:00
Ukulele Jams performs on different Stages at different times.
Sunday Oct 3rd, 2010
Wild Life Festival
11:00am - 4:00pm
YSI Nature Center
Alum Rock Center
16260 Penitencia Creek Road
San Jose, CA 95127
So many people to thank. I would like to say mahalo to you our valued visitors and supporters of Ukulele Jams. Thank you to all my students that make Ukulele Jams possible and who made it what it is today. Big Mahalo to the Ukulele Source, Herb Ohta Jr., friends and family for all the support, fun and Aloha. A very special thanks to a very special lady,my mom! I wouldn't be where I am today if it wasn't for you! I save the best for last, A big special thank you to my lovely girlfriend Patty, for always being there for me, through all the performances, and patience you have given me! A big mahalo to you all!! A big Mahalo to KoAloha Ukuleles for the sponsorship!!
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