THE STRUM SHOP EVENTS
Concerts, Workshops, Music Jams, Clubs & More!
2025/05/10
Saturday, May 10th, Workshop, 3:00-4:30pm
There is a chord associated with each of the seven notes of a major scale. When played in context, each chord evokes a certain emotional response from the listener. Learning these chordal relationships will open your ears to the chord progressions to millions of songs.
Cost: $ 30.00
Jim D'Ville's 'How Songs Work' Ukulele Workshop (All Levels)
Saturday, May 10th, Workshop, 3:00-4:30pm
There is a chord associated with each of the seven notes of a major scale. When played in context, each chord evokes a certain emotional response from the listener. Learning these chordal relationships will open your ears to the chord progressions to millions of songs.
Cost: $ 30.00
1st Saturdays @ 10:30am
Grab your ukulele and join us for The Strum Shop's 'Free Monthly Ukulele Strum-Along' led by Dennis Fisher along with Phil and Tina Smith. All skill levels encouraged and welcome. Song leaders will provide playing tips and tricks while we sing fun and familiar songs - golden oldies, classic rock, seasonal and a Hawaiian song or two, are all part of the mix. We share songs (along with chords and words) up on our big screen but you can nestle up to your neighbor and share their music if you don't have your own book (The Daily Ukulele Songbooks - Available for purchase at The Strum Shop). It's cozy and fun!! Bring your uke and your voice and join us for a fun time.
Cost: $ FREE
Ukulele Strum-Along ($FREE)
Grab your ukulele and join us for The Strum Shop's 'Free Monthly Ukulele Strum-Along' led by Dennis Fisher along with Phil and Tina Smith. All skill levels encouraged and welcome. Song leaders will provide playing tips and tricks while we sing fun and familiar songs - golden oldies, classic rock, seasonal and a Hawaiian song or two, are all part of the mix. We share songs (along with chords and words) up on our big screen but you can nestle up to your neighbor and share their music if you don't have your own book (The Daily Ukulele Songbooks - Available for purchase at The Strum Shop). It's cozy and fun!! Bring your uke and your voice and join us for a fun time.
Cost: $ FREE
1st Thursdays @ 6:30pm
Come join us for an evening of modern and classic worship songs, and hymns. Bring an acoustic instrument and play along or just come and sing. All are welcome.
Cost: $ FREE
The Jesus Jam Worship Circle ($FREE)
Come join us for an evening of modern and classic worship songs, and hymns. Bring an acoustic instrument and play along or just come and sing. All are welcome.
Cost: $ FREE
2nd Thursdays @ 7pm
The Acoustic Guitar Club is free and open to all ages and playing abilities. Bring your guitar and play along with other acoustic guitar players at all levels. Your host, Eric Enberg, will introduce several new songs each month and expose you to various skills related to the material. Eric strives to provide the materials that address players at different playing levels. Materials are provided free of charge.
Cost: $ FREE
Acoustic Guitar Club ($FREE)
The Acoustic Guitar Club is free and open to all ages and playing abilities. Bring your guitar and play along with other acoustic guitar players at all levels. Your host, Eric Enberg, will introduce several new songs each month and expose you to various skills related to the material. Eric strives to provide the materials that address players at different playing levels. Materials are provided free of charge.
Cost: $ FREE
2nd, 3rd, & 4th Saturdays @ 10:30am
The River City Ukulele Orchestra is a community-based group of like-minded individuals from Roseville, Ca and surrounding areas who enjoy delving into the finer points of ukulele playing as a group! Our goal is to have fun, and to raise funds for the Ukes for Schools non-profit program. We do this by performing several times a year at fairs, festivals and senior residence events...
Cost: $ FREE
River City Ukulele Orchestra Rehearsal ($FREE)
The River City Ukulele Orchestra is a community-based group of like-minded individuals from Roseville, Ca and surrounding areas who enjoy delving into the finer points of ukulele playing as a group! Our goal is to have fun, and to raise funds for the Ukes for Schools non-profit program. We do this by performing several times a year at fairs, festivals and senior residence events...
Cost: $ FREE
3rd Saturdays @ 1pm
Are you a brand new player? Whether you're learning for the first time or have been playing a while, come and join us! Ask all your beginner dulcimer playing questions here! This group is hosted by Dusty Thorburn, an educator and folk/roots music enthusiast. The beginning group lessons are at 1-2pm with a play-along after. Whether learning for the first time or you've been playing a while, come and join us! Donations are welcome but not required. Bring your dulcimer or let Dusty know ahead to bring one for you.
Cost: $ FREE
River City Dulcimers Club ($FREE) **CANCELLED FOR MAY - BACK IN JUNE**
Are you a brand new player? Whether you're learning for the first time or have been playing a while, come and join us! Ask all your beginner dulcimer playing questions here! This group is hosted by Dusty Thorburn, an educator and folk/roots music enthusiast. The beginning group lessons are at 1-2pm with a play-along after. Whether learning for the first time or you've been playing a while, come and join us! Donations are welcome but not required. Bring your dulcimer or let Dusty know ahead to bring one for you.
Cost: $ FREE
3rd Thursdays @ 6pm
We are a learning session for beginning to intermediate players of various traditional and non-traditional instruments to learn and develop our ability to play new and familiar Irish and Scottish traditional tunes, and learn the etiquette and various techniques needed to participate in a traditional Irish session. We are all learning together and welcome everyone, but intermediate/advanced players who have a great deal of experience with Irish sessions, or who are experts with their instruments should bring their patience and be willing to support new players...
Cost: $ FREE
Irish/Scottish Music Learning Session ($FREE)
We are a learning session for beginning to intermediate players of various traditional and non-traditional instruments to learn and develop our ability to play new and familiar Irish and Scottish traditional tunes, and learn the etiquette and various techniques needed to participate in a traditional Irish session. We are all learning together and welcome everyone, but intermediate/advanced players who have a great deal of experience with Irish sessions, or who are experts with their instruments should bring their patience and be willing to support new players...
Cost: $ FREE
4th Saturdays @ 1pm
Carla Fontanilla presents a workshop to help equip intermediate uke players with fundamental blues and jazz skills and techniques through chord progressions, scales, and styles to complement their existing skills. Players will explore in different songs how applying varying chord patterns, substitutions, scales, ?groove-driven? rhythmic expressions and strumming variations skills open wide the fun and enjoyment of blues, jazz and hybrid playing.
Cost: $ FREE
Carla's Blues & Jazz Ukulele Workshop ($FREE)
Carla Fontanilla presents a workshop to help equip intermediate uke players with fundamental blues and jazz skills and techniques through chord progressions, scales, and styles to complement their existing skills. Players will explore in different songs how applying varying chord patterns, substitutions, scales, ?groove-driven? rhythmic expressions and strumming variations skills open wide the fun and enjoyment of blues, jazz and hybrid playing.
Cost: $ FREE
4th Saturdays @ 2pm
The Strum Shop's Open Mic invites musicians of all genres to showcase their talent in a vibrant and supportive community setting. Join us for an afternoon of diverse performances, where every note is celebrated and creativity knows no bounds.
Cost: $ FREE
Community Open Mic ($FREE)
The Strum Shop's Open Mic invites musicians of all genres to showcase their talent in a vibrant and supportive community setting. Join us for an afternoon of diverse performances, where every note is celebrated and creativity knows no bounds.
Cost: $ FREE
4th Thursdays @ 6pm
If you play guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, washboard or whatever, and want to get together with other acoustic players, this is the jam for you. Bring your favorite folk, bluegrass, old-time or gospel song and come join in on the fun. Meets on the fourth Thursday each month at 6pm.
Cost: $ FREE
All Acoustic Jam ($FREE)
If you play guitar, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, harmonica, washboard or whatever, and want to get together with other acoustic players, this is the jam for you. Bring your favorite folk, bluegrass, old-time or gospel song and come join in on the fun. Meets on the fourth Thursday each month at 6pm.
Cost: $ FREE
5th Saturdays
5th Saturdays at 12pm
Join us for a true Irish session experience! Unlike our 3rd Thursday Learning Session, this 5th Saturday event is designed for intermediate and advanced players who are comfortable with the flow and etiquette of a traditional Irish session.
Cost: $ FREE
Irish/Scottish Traditional Session ($FREE)
5th Saturdays at 12pm
Join us for a true Irish session experience! Unlike our 3rd Thursday Learning Session, this 5th Saturday event is designed for intermediate and advanced players who are comfortable with the flow and etiquette of a traditional Irish session.
Cost: $ FREE
2nd & 4th Tuesdays in April & May (Ages 11-17)
April 8th & 22nd, May 13th & 27th
Join our Rock Band Class and dive into the world of live music performance. Whether you're a guitarist, bassist, drummer, or vocalist, this class provides an opportunity to hone your skills while collaborating with fellow musicians.
Cost: $ 20.00
Youth Rock Band Class – Live Music Performance ($20/CLASS)
April 8th & 22nd, May 13th & 27th
Join our Rock Band Class and dive into the world of live music performance. Whether you're a guitarist, bassist, drummer, or vocalist, this class provides an opportunity to hone your skills while collaborating with fellow musicians.
Cost: $ 20.00
Mondays @ 5pm (Grades 4th+)
We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to join the Roseville Youth Ukulele Orchestra (RYUO). Gather with us Mondays to experience the pure joy of playing and singing in a supportive group setting. In this exciting journey, you'll not only enhance your musical skills but also practice the art of performing while sharing your love for music with our community through live showcases. Our program is open to students from 4th grade and up, who can play basic chord transitions smoothly. If you can sight-read notes, that's a fantastic bonus, but not required. Let's create beautiful music together as the Roseville Youth Ukulele Orchestra. Come play with us!
Cost: $ 60.00
Roseville Youth Ukulele Orchestra Group Class ($60/MONTH)
We are thrilled to extend a warm invitation to join the Roseville Youth Ukulele Orchestra (RYUO). Gather with us Mondays to experience the pure joy of playing and singing in a supportive group setting. In this exciting journey, you'll not only enhance your musical skills but also practice the art of performing while sharing your love for music with our community through live showcases. Our program is open to students from 4th grade and up, who can play basic chord transitions smoothly. If you can sight-read notes, that's a fantastic bonus, but not required. Let's create beautiful music together as the Roseville Youth Ukulele Orchestra. Come play with us!
Cost: $ 60.00
Mondays @ 6pm (Ages 12+)
This class is intended for ages 12 to adult who have never played ukulele before. Students will learn about the different types and parts of the ukulele, how to tune it, and basic chords and strum patterns. Each week a new technique will be introduced. By the end of the month, students will have a few popular songs they will be able to play and the confidence to continue playing and learning.
Cost: $ 80.00
Ukulele Beginning Group Class ($80/MONTH)
This class is intended for ages 12 to adult who have never played ukulele before. Students will learn about the different types and parts of the ukulele, how to tune it, and basic chords and strum patterns. Each week a new technique will be introduced. By the end of the month, students will have a few popular songs they will be able to play and the confidence to continue playing and learning.
Cost: $ 80.00
Mondays @ 7pm (Ages 12+)
This class is intended for ukulele players ages 12 to adult who are ready to expand their playing beyond basic chord strumming. Each month the class instructor will address and break down a different technique, style and/or song; such as jazz & blues ukulele, finger style playing, scales, soloing, and other intermediate level ukulele playing techniques.
Cost: $ 80.00
Ukulele Beyond the Basics Group Class ($80/MONTH)
This class is intended for ukulele players ages 12 to adult who are ready to expand their playing beyond basic chord strumming. Each month the class instructor will address and break down a different technique, style and/or song; such as jazz & blues ukulele, finger style playing, scales, soloing, and other intermediate level ukulele playing techniques.
Cost: $ 80.00