TORONTOUKES
 

torontoUKES was forged from a natural fusion of interests, experience, passion, and relentless obsession.

Decades of producing, managing, organizing, marketing, learning, teaching and performing has positioned us to offer a fun-filled musical experience that packs the house week after week.

This work has spawned countless friendships, inspired creativity and confidence, and enriched lives.

torontoUKES events are distinguished by effective leadership, fluid flow, attention to detail, buttoned down programming, fun traditions and rituals, fabulous instrumental support, dedicated volunteers, monthly theme nites, unique offsite activities, a weekly eNewsletter to all members, video projection of all charts, and a huge emphasis on musicality, expression, style and groove.

torontoUKES is active in 3 categories:

JAMS | EVENTS

Our cornerstone offering and the one that got it all started is the Corktown Ukulele Jam presented every Wednesday at the Dominion on Queen. Established by Steve McNie and David Newland on January 14, 2009, CUJam is in its 6th year at the forefront of Toronto's vibrant ukulele scene.

The Toronto North Ukulele Jam is a fledgling initiative presented every Monday evening at Cosmo Music in Richmond Hill.

Monday Morning Kickstart is a drop-in workshop presented every Monday morning in the Brewery Lofts at 90 Sumach.

Three new projects are in development for imminent launch:
UKOPOLIS is now offering Ukulele Nooner programs to provide workplace colleagues with an onsite "ukulele escape". UKOPOLIS is our corporate initiatives division.

UKE 3.0 is an after-school ukulele club for teens tentatively planned for Thursdays 4-5:30pm.

Jumpstart Your Jam is a 3-day intensive workshop for current and prospective ukulele club/jam/event organizers based on our experience in producing 500+ ukulele events and decades of work at the front-line of entertainment marketing.

TEACHING

Private lessons with Steve McNie for adults, teens and kids

Group workshops, classes and lessons for adults, teens and kids at levels of ability.

Our UKE-101 offering has provided a wonderful start for hundreds of new players.

Schools: we offer a unit that introduce the ukulele into music programs during class time, and facilitate extracurricular uke club programs after school or at lunch time (typically in 10 week blocks).

TEAM-BUILDING

Under the banner of UKOPOLIS, we offer cutting edge initiatives that inspire collaboration and collective achievement for corporate, government, sports and education groups who share common goals.

We're excited about our recently announced Ukulele Nooner offering that puts an ukulele lunch program into your workspace once per week for 10 weeks.