ANNA (ACEVEDO) LYMAN is a Mexican-American Jazzista and Recording artist (B. Mus. Jazz Jazz Vocal Performance, Min. Guitar), born in Detroit, currently domiciled in Canada. . Anna is a jazz festival favorite, performing live, and when she’s not onstage she enjoys teaching voice and ukulele, and is a bossa nova specialist.

Led by the talented musician and luthier, Paul Joaquin, we are a bunch of fun-loving people who all share the joy of playing the friendly ukulele (aka uke) in a song circle normally on the second Sunday of every month at the Evergreen Cultural Centre in Coquitlam.

Based on the popular triangular shape pioneered by J.Chalmers Doane, these individually handcrafted ukuleles are custom built when ordered. Made from a variety of choice woods by Don Stawski in Campbell River, on Vancouver Island BC, these Canadian made ukuleles offer unique styling and a choice of two models.

"Yaletown Music" is the teaching studio of teacher Guido Heistek. The studio is conveniently located on the corner of Nelson and Richards in downtown Vancouver. Guido Heistek teaches fun, student-centred ukulele lessons, guitar lessons, and harmonica lessons. Children and adults welcome.

The Langley Ukulele Ensemble is Canada’s premier ukulele ensemble and has established the City of Langley as the “Ukulele Capital of Canada.” It is based out of Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Composed of 20 young musicians, aged 13–21, the ensemble performs 50-80 concerts a year, in their community, regionally, as well as traveling across Canada, to Florida, Texas, California, the Pacific Northwest, Japan and Hawaii. The Langley Ukulele Ensemble is now beginning its 26th year under the direction of Peter Luongo. During this time the group has developed a reputation at home and abroad for excellence in musical performance. The 23 ensemble members range in age from 13 to 22 years, and all attend either elementary, middle, secondary, or post secondary institutions.

Fine Handmade Ukuleles in the style of the 1920’s.

When I was a boy, if I wasn’t playing baseball or hanging out with my friends I was usually in my uncle’s guitar shop. I used to pick up leftover tonewood pieces from garbage bins and make something out of them. My uncle owns a world-renowned guitar building company in Gifu, Japan. My father was the chief guitar builder there until 2002. He built exclusive custom-made guitars for musicians around the world for forty-two years. He often worked on weekends, so I used to accompany him to his workshop. I still remember looking up at all the acoustic guitars - which were taller than myself - and also trying my hand at Japanese saws and hammers.

The Nanaimo Ukulele Circle, meets the last Sunday of each month, from 4 to 5:30 pm. Teens, Adults and Seniors. Children are welcome when they are with a parent. Phone 250-754-4982 and ask for Anna, for more info.

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Ruby’s Ukes is Vancouver’s Ukulele school with classes, workshops & Vancouver’s Ukulele festival. A Ukulele haven for all those interested in learning, playing and enjoying all things Ukulele. From absolute novice to advanced player, Ruby’s Ukes  has the course for you!

Daphne Roubini, of Ruby's Ukes, is the Founder, Artistic Director and Producer of The Vancouver Ukulele Festival.

The Vancouver Ukulele Festival is having a time out for 2020 and will be back 2021!

The Vancouver Ukulele Circle was formed in September 2000 after Ralph Shaw & Virginia Ise put a small ad in a local newspaper. The VUC meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every month.