My `ukulele background by Terry Truhart
Keep Strumming, Singing and Smiling!!!!!!
Playing for the Kids in Machu Picchu, Peru 2003
Background in Music
Sept 2001 Discovered the `ukulele introduced to it by
Anthony Raso, Friend and Former
Chicago Park District, Park Supervisor, 26th & California.
Dec 2001 – Sept 2003
Started studying ukulele adjunct at the Old Town School of Folk Music
Oct 2004
No. 2 Went to the Midwest Ukefest in Indianapolis, IN.
Studied with Joyce Flaugher, Michele Kiba, Lil’ Rev, Jim and Liz
Beloff, Deb Porter, and Geoff Davis
Jan 2004 – Present
Started studying music at the Peoples Music School
Oct 2005
No. 3 Went to the Midwest Ukefest in Indianapolis, IN.
Studied with James Hill, Kimo Hussey, Mark “Spanky” Guitierrez,
Dr. Byron Yasui, Bryan Tolentino, and Patsy Monteleone.
Dec 2005
Went to Hawaii and studied `ukulele with Troy Fernandez and Mike at the Guitar
Institute of Hawaii.
Fall 2006
Started giving private `ukulele instruction – Fall 2006
Jan 2007 – Present
Vocal Tech. training
Jan 2004
Joined the Windy City `Ukulele Club.
Apr 2005 – Present
Member of the Tiki Terrance Uke Jam club.
March 2007 - Present
Founder and Program Director of the
Nui `ukulele Club
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Terry Pensel
1065 W. Polk #1R
Chicago IL 60607
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