Have you always wanted to learn to play a musical instrument, but never had the opportunity?  Well, here's your chance!    

We offer free ukulele classes for adult beginners.  And, not only are the classes free, but so are the instruments!  We give a new ukulele to every student at the very first class.  And they are yours to keep forever and ever!  Enjoy them with your friends and family.  In fact. if you run across someone who would like the same opportunity, share this information with them!  They too can attend the free classes and receive a free ukulele.

The ukuleles we give away are not toys!  They are the "real thing"!  They are the full-size 26" tenor uke.  They are made with fine woods and a rosewood fingerboard - that never wears out.  The tuning gears are "Grover".  The best you can buy!  The music stores in Grand Rapids sell these ukuleles for over a hundred dollars!  We wanted you to have the best chance of success, so we are giving you an instrument to be proud of. 

This opportunity is hosted by the Muskegon Church of the Brethren.  It's not a "religious" endeavor.  It's just plain fun!  You will learn Old Time Rock and Roll,  Classic Country Hits  and  Southern Gospel.  Within the first two weeks, you'll learn the Sonny and Cher song, "The Beat Goes On", George Strait's "All My Exes Live in Texas", Tom Dooley, Jambalaya, King of the Road, Make The World Go Away, You Ain't Nothin But a Hound Dog, Twist and Shout, Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Pokka Dot Bikini and He's Got the Whole World in His Hands.  The entire beginners course consists of four weekly classes of two hours each.  And you will learn ten new songs each week.  After four weeks you will graduate.  Then, you will be invited to attend "Advanced Jam".  That's an on-going class to help you continue to progress.  "Adanced Jam" has been going on for over three years now.  Every week, you will learn six new songs and many new techniques of strumming and chord changing.

We also record!  We have a 16 track digital system. And every Thursday evening we record something for our weekly CD called "Drive-Time Devotionals".  The CDs are free.  So, you can give one to a friend and say, "Would like to hear my band?  

The class is taught by a Michigan Certified Teacher with over 40 years experience. 

Through the years, he has developed a system that is fun and easy.

We offer these free classes twice a year.  The annual fall class is from mid-September to mid-October.  Our spring class is from mid-April to mid-May.  We limit the class-size to a total of 16 students.  And the classes fill-up fast.  So, you will want to get registered well in advance of the next class.  Generally, each new class is filled two months before the class begins.  Right now, we already have 4 students enrolled in the April 2026 class.  It's easy to get enrolled.  Of course, it's free.  And you can get registered by phone or email.   

The email address is:  drstevehale@gmail.com

Our phone number is:  231-327-8515

And you can access our website by typing in: muskegonbrethren.com

Now just let this CD continue and you'll hear the band with a gospel selection we recorded last Thursday especially for this CD.  Then, imagine you are playing in this band.  You can!  Just call or email us and get signed up for the next free beginners' class.

We hope to hear from you today.  We will enjoy getting to know you and introducing you to the band.  Now here's the band.  Following this song, you'll hear an inspirational message recorded last Sunday morning at our eleven o'clock service.  

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