Sun, sea and surf. Think of Miami and (without giving your age away) you can almost see Don Johnson chasing after evil-doers in his immaculate white blazer, hopping over sunbathers and skipping through the streets in Miami Vice-fame. Thousands of palm trees line the streets and combines with the tropical climate to make this city in the Sunshine State one of the most sought-after holiday destinations. With a serious Latin influence, Miami rates as a top musical and cultural hub in the USA and its diverse range of people have brought all sorts of influences to these shores, including the merengue from Dominica and Reggae from the Caribbean islands.

Got your new Bondi Uke and not sure where to go in Miami? Well, a good place to start off would be the folks at the Florida Ukulele Network Miami. This group runs off their Facebook page and lists all ukulele festivals and get togethers in the Miami area. From strumming sessions to festivals, these guys don’t miss a single beat of the ukulele-pulse in South Florida. You can get connected with them at the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/floridaukulelenetworkmiami/about/

Another very viable option would be the Florida Ukulele Network (F.U.N.) in Palm Beach. This lively group meets once, sometimes twice a month for strum sessions and all are welcome, regardless of your ability. They also have open-mic nights at specified venues where you can strum your Bondi Uke to your heart’s content. Their sessions also include educational sections where some of the more experienced members can assist you with your progress. This group can be contacted on the link listed below.

https://www.meetup.com/fun4ukulele/ 

If your ukulele journey is still in its infant stages, or if you’d like to take the next step towards ukulele world domination, private lessons might be just the kickstart you need. Mr Nicholas Garcia is a fifteen-year veteran in teaching music on a variety of instruments including your favourite ukulele. Nicholas has a music studio on Miami and can also bring the magic of learning to your home, whether you’re a beginner or slightly more advanced. He caters for children as well and prides himself on bringing people of all walks together through the art of strumming. His company is known as Miami Music Lessons and can be contacted on the link listed below.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/miami-music-lessons-miami?osq=ukulele+lessons

Mitchell over at A+ Music Instruction teaches ukulele from Fort Lauderdale and has a very decent amount of experience providing lessons to beginners as well as those who have rock star aspirations. His page has many rave reviews and testimonials from previous success stories. If you feel like giving Mitchell a try, reach out to him on the page listed below.

https://www.yelp.com/biz/a-music-instruction-fort-lauderdale-2?osq=ukulele+lessons

Whether you’re a Miami local, or just passing through to catch a Dolphins or Heat game, the vibrant buzz of the “Magic City” has everything you need and more to make your Uke dreams come true. So, get out there, soak up the sun and let your Bondi Uke lead the way.

Keep strumming, all!