Kirk Jones
About
Kirk Jones is a semi-professional “FUNsician” who teaches beginner to intermediate ukulele lessons and performs in and around the Huntsville, Alabama area as well as around the United States.
Orangutan Or Lion is a slogan he uses to describe himself because he loves being goofy and having fun like an Orangutan but, can also muster up the courage, like a lion, to pull on your heartstrings.
He is the founder of Ukulele Gatherings Of North Alabama Ukulele group and helps to book traveling Ukulele artists for performances and workshops, when they come through town.
He teaches 3 weekly group workshops at the local music store The Fret Shop.
He also teaches in person and virtual lessons as well as from his Patreon page.
Kirk is a Kala Ukulele Ambassador since 2023.
He has performed and/or taught at the following Ukulele events
Alabama UkeFest- Guntersville, Alabama
Brown County Ukulele Festival- Nashville, Indiana
Rocket City Ukulele Festival- Huntsville, Alabama
Uke Republic- Atlanta Georgia
Uke in the District -Clearwater, Florida
HUGS Naples Ukulele Fest - Florida
Sarasota, Florida
Gaithersburg Ukulele Festival- Maryland
Ukulele Extravaganza in Nashville TN
Funky Frets Festival - Boyertown, Pennsylvania
Memphis Uke N Roll Jamboree - Memphis, TN
Mighty Uke Day - E Lansing, Michigan
Teaching Style
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