The ukulele is the best first instrument (and for many people – the last!), and the best way to learn uke (and to play music) is with others. Our ukestras are designed to help you learn and enjoy in a low-stress, fun environment. We have a lot of fun, and get to have new experiences in life because of the ukulele. We are sooooo proud of the following video, shot and produced by a lovely French couple (called Groovy Banana).

The Sum of the Parts (music) holds regular 2 hour beginners classes, followed by a structured 6 week course. None of this is obligatory, because if you already play guitar then you may just fit straight into a ukestra.

We hold nine Ukestras at various clubs and pubs in Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, and Paterson (Maitland). Each Ukestra varies in character, ability, demographic profile and amount of people going along.

• Mornings – Tomaree Ukestra – Fingal Bay Sports Club. 9:30am, with Mark (half hour beginner lesson available from 8:45am)
• Evenings – Paterson Pluckestra – Paterson Tavern. 6:00pm, with Mark (half hour beginner lesson available from 5:15pm)
• Evenings – The Wickos – Lowlands Bowling Club (Dawson St, Cooks Hill) –  5:45-7:45, with Jane

• Afternoons – LakeMacUkestra – with Mark at the Teralba Bowling Club in the 2:30-4:30pm timeslot.  The Teralba Bowling Club is on York St, Teralba, right on the romantic Cockle Creek water front.
• Evenings –  Ukastle Ukestra – each Tuesday night with Mark. Merewether Bowls Club (Caldwell St, Merewether). 6:15 – 8:30pm.

• Mornings – Wednesday Wanderers – Kotara Bowling Club, Howell St, Kotara – 10:15-12:15, with Danielle.

• Evenings – WestNewkestra – Carrington Bowling Club (Cowper St, Carrington). 6:00-8:00pm, with Jane.

Fridays:

• Ukestral Voices – Choir with Jane (with a little ukulele, but a strong focus on singing) – 2 – 3:45pm. Newcastle United Sports Club, Bryant St, Adamstown