Ukulele Lessons in Ohio

What ukulele lessons cost across Ohio, and how to find the right teacher.

Marc Levesque updated 11/13/26 - 19 min read

Ukulele lesson prices across Ohio
Meet teachers
How ukulele learning works in Ohio
Auditions and events in Ohio
Starting at any age
Finding the right teacher
Ukulele in Ohio
Area by area
A little ukulele history in Ohio
Frequently Asked Questions

Ukulele lesson prices across Ohio

A one-hour ukulele lesson in Ohio typically costs $58 to $84, and a half hour $32 to $46. Most towns sit close to that range. The Cleveland area runs highest, up to $90 an hour.

Every town has two guides: an ukulele lessons guide, with local schools, events and places to play, and a costs guide, with that town's prices in detail.

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Town	30 minutes	One hour	Guides
Cleveland area
Cleveland	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Lorain	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Parma	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Elyria	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Lakewood	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Euclid	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Mentor	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Strongsville	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Cleveland Heights	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
North Ridgeville	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Brunswick	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Westlake	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
North Olmsted	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
North Royalton	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Garfield Heights	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Shaker Heights	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Medina	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Avon Lake	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Avon	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Wadsworth	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Willoughby	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Solon	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Maple Heights	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
South Euclid	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Rocky River	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Parma Heights	$32–$48	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Painesville	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Mayfield Heights	$32–$48	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Broadview Heights	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Brook Park	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Berea	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Ashtabula	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Eastlake	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Fairview Park	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Bay Village	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
Middleburg Heights	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Willowick	$32–$49	$59–$89	Lessons Costs
Beachwood	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Lyndhurst	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Brecksville	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Warrensville Heights	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
East Cleveland	$32–$48	$59–$88	Lessons Costs
University Heights	$32–$49	$59–$90	Lessons Costs
Bedford	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Amherst	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Wickliffe	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Conneaut	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Seven Hills	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Brooklyn	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Bedford Heights	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Richmond Heights	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Cincinnati area
Cincinnati	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Middletown	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Hamilton	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Fairfield	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Mason	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Oxford	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Lebanon	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Forest Park	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Springboro	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
White Oak	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Norwood	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Monroe	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Sharonville	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Trenton	$32–$48	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Bridgetown	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Blue Ash	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Loveland	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Harrison	$32–$47	$59–$87	Lessons Costs
Amelia	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Finneytown	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Monfort Heights	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Dent	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Franklin	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Mack	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Springdale	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Montgomery	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Forestville	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Northbrook	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Reading	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Columbus area
Columbus	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Newark	$32–$47	$59–$86	Lessons Costs
Dublin	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Delaware	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Grove City	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Lancaster	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Reynoldsburg	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Westerville	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Hilliard	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Upper Arlington	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Gahanna	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Marysville	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Pickerington	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Whitehall	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Pataskala	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Worthington	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Powell	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Circleville	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Bexley	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
New Albany	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Heath	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
London	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Dayton area
Dayton	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Kettering	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Beavercreek	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Huber Heights	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Fairborn	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Troy	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Xenia	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Centerville	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Riverside	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Trotwood	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Piqua	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Miamisburg	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Vandalia	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Englewood	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Clayton	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
West Carrollton	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Shiloh	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Tipp City	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Akron area
Akron	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Cuyahoga Falls	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Stow	$31–$44	$58–$80	Lessons Costs
Green	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Kent	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Barberton	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Hudson	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Twinsburg	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Tallmadge	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Streetsboro	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Aurora	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
New Franklin	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Macedonia	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Norton	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Ravenna	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Toledo area
Toledo	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Bowling Green	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Perrysburg	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Oregon	$31–$43	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Sylvania	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Maumee	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Youngstown area
Youngstown	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Warren	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Austintown	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Niles	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Canton area
Canton	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Massillon	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Alliance	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
North Canton	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
New Philadelphia area
New Philadelphia	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Dover	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Tiffin area
Tiffin	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Fostoria	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Other Ohio towns
Ashland	$32–$46	$58–$84	Lessons Costs
Athens	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Bellefontaine	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Bucyrus	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Celina	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Chillicothe	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Coshocton	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Defiance	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Findlay	$32–$47	$58–$86	Lessons Costs
Fremont	$32–$47	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Greenville	$32–$45	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Ironton	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Lima	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Mansfield	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Marietta	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Marion	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Mount Vernon	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Norwalk	$32–$46	$58–$85	Lessons Costs
Portsmouth	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Salem	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Sandusky	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Sidney	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs
Springfield	$31–$43	$57–$79	Lessons Costs
Steubenville	$31–$43	$56–$78	Lessons Costs
Urbana	$31–$44	$58–$81	Lessons Costs
Van Wert	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Washington Court House	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Wilmington	$31–$44	$57–$80	Lessons Costs
Wooster	$32–$46	$58–$83	Lessons Costs
Zanesville	$32–$45	$58–$82	Lessons Costs

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How ukulele learning works in Ohio

How does ukulele fit school music in Ohio?

Ohio’s school music standards cover creating, performing, responding, and connecting from kindergarten through grade 8, and music can count toward the two semesters of fine arts required for graduation. Ukulele usually fits as a personal instrument alongside classroom music rather than in a band or orchestra, so private lessons give you instrument-specific guidance. District programs differ: Columbia Local Schools invites fifth graders to join band, for example, while the school ensemble route is built around band instruments, not ukulele.

Who runs what for Ohio ukulele players?

Ohio’s student music opportunities are organized by different groups, and their eligibility rules matter for ukulele players. The Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) runs adjudicated school music events, generally for students enrolled in and regularly participating in the school program they represent; its private-teacher Solo & Ensemble exception names piano, harp, and guitar, not ukulele. The Ohio Music Teachers Association (OhioMTA) offers student recitals, festivals, and master classes, but its Buckeye Auditions categories do not include ukulele. These distinctions help you choose an event that actually accepts your instrument.

Who runs what in Ohio

Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA)

Runs: Runs adjudicated student and school music events.
For: Students participating in the school program represented.

Ohio Music Teachers Association (OhioMTA)

Runs: Promotes recitals, festivals, master classes, and performance opportunities.
For: Students participating through its teacher network.

Ohio Band Directors Conference (OBDC)

Runs: Features an auditioned high school honor band.
For: High school band students.

Auditions and events in Ohio

How does an ukulele player reach Ohio's top student honors?

Ohio does not offer a clear route to its top student honors for ukulele. Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) All-State is for eligible high school students in school performing ensembles, while the Ohio Music Teachers Association (OhioMTA) Buckeye Auditions cover piano, strings, voice, and winds. A ukulele student can focus instead on developing a polished solo repertoire and seeking performance opportunities that welcome the instrument. That keeps progress grounded in what the student wants to play rather than a contest route that does not fit ukulele.

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

Ohio’s named audition requirements do not give ukulele players a required scale, etude, sight-reading, or memorization list. For a performance opportunity that accepts ukulele, prepare a complete song with secure chord changes, steady rhythm, and a clear beginning and ending, following that event’s instructions. In weekly lessons, a polished event piece usually takes three to six months to prepare, depending on its length and your starting point.

Homeschool and private school students

Ohio homeschool students must be given the opportunity to join extracurricular activities at the public school they would otherwise attend, subject to the same age, grade, nonacademic, and financial requirements as other students. For Ohio Music Education Association Large Group Events, they also need to meet participation rules, receive local school district permission, and satisfy the association’s other eligibility requirements. Private lessons can help a homeschool student build a repertoire and prepare for performance opportunities that welcome ukulele.

Starting at any age

Starting a child on ukulele

A child can begin when they can comfortably hold a ukulele and coordinate simple strums. Early lessons can make songs feel playable sooner by building clean chord changes, a relaxed strumming hand, and the ability to follow chord symbols. That gives you or your child a useful foundation for singing along or playing with family, even before deciding whether to pursue more formal music opportunities.

A teen in Ohio

A teen can begin ukulele without waiting for a school ensemble opening, since school music pathways here center on band and orchestra instruments. Ohio Music Education Association adjudicated activities generally require participation in the school program represented, while Ohio Music Teachers Association Buckeye Auditions cover other instrument categories. A teen can therefore develop a personal repertoire alongside school commitments rather than treating a contest calendar as the only goal. Weekly lessons provide regular time to build chord fluency, rhythm, and confidence at a pace that fits schoolwork.

Starting or coming back as an adult

It is not too late to start or return to ukulele as an adult in Ohio; steady work on chords and rhythm can make familiar songs playable without a school music background. The adult groups in Cincinnati, Dayton, Worthington, Hudson, Sylvania, and the Cincinnati area are for other instruments or singers, so a ukulele player can work toward playing songs comfortably with friends or accompanying their own singing. We meet you where you are, whether you are learning first chords or rebuilding skills, and shape weekly lessons around the music you want to play.

Finding the right teacher

What should a good ukulele teacher do?

A good ukulele teacher helps you change chords cleanly, keep a dependable strum, and shape songs into performances that feel complete. Fit matters as much as training because a young beginner, a teen seeking independence, and an adult returning to music need different pacing and song choices. Lesson With You teachers hold at least a bachelor’s degree in guitar, and you can choose a teacher yourself or ask us to recommend one. The first lesson is free, so you can meet the teacher and decide whether weekly lessons feel right.

How do live online ukulele lessons work?

In a live Zoom lesson, your teacher listens to the ukulele’s tone and timing while watching your fretting hand, chord changes, and strumming motion. Set the camera so both hands and the instrument are visible, and keep the ukulele in tune before the lesson; real-time feedback helps correct a difficult chord or rhythm as it happens. A student in Cincinnati or Vandalia gets the same choice of teacher and the same one-on-one weekly lesson. There is no commute, and you can work with a teacher who fits rather than limiting the choice to whoever is closest. The first 30-minute lesson is free, with no payment method needed.

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Ukulele in Ohio

Where to hear ukulele

Ukulele is not the focus of most formal concert series, but Ohio performances can broaden a player’s sense of rhythm and ensemble sound. In Athens, Ohio University’s free Concerts on the Green include jazz and string ensemble performances during the fall season. In Westerville, Otterbein University presents free public student and professional concerts. Listening to a range of live music helps you hear how melody, harmony, and pulse work together, then bring those ideas back to ukulele songs without assuming every concert will feature the instrument.

Where to play with others

Ohio’s ukulele groups give you a place to turn chord work and steady strumming into shared songs. Rubber City Ukes in Akron welcomes players of all ages and skill levels, with Hawaiian- and Beatles-focused groups. The Cleveland Jumping Fleas in Cleveland Heights are another place for ukulele players to make music together. These community groups offer a different route from school band and orchestra, which center on other instruments.

Ukulele around Ohio, area by area

Cleveland area

In Cleveland, students can get $10 tickets to Cleveland Jazz Orchestra season-series concerts at the Maltz Performing Arts Center, a chance to hear how rhythm and harmony work in a live ensemble. Most Blossom Music Festival concerts in Cuyahoga Falls offer up to two free youth tickets with each regular-priced ticket. These performances are useful listening for a ukulele student, even though they are not ukulele events.

School year: Aug 24 to Jun 3, 38 lesson weeks (Cleveland Metropolitan School District)
Town guides: Cleveland, Lorain, Parma, Elyria, Lakewood, Euclid, Mentor, Strongsville

Columbus area

Columbus offers student-friendly ways to hear orchestral music: children ages 6–16 receive free admission to Columbus Symphony Masterworks subscription concerts. High school and college students with valid ID can buy up to two tickets for $14 each during the week of a show. A ukulele player can listen for the interplay of melody and accompaniment, then apply that sense of balance to songs at home.

School year: Aug 20 to May 27, 37 lesson weeks (Columbus City Schools)
Town guides: Columbus, Newark, Dublin, Delaware, Grove City, Lancaster, Reynoldsburg, Westerville

Dayton area

In Dayton, the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance has a $5 ticket program for Ballet, Opera, or Philharmonic performances. Sinclair College’s 2026–2027 concert season includes free public performances by groups such as its wind symphony, concert band, and jazz ensemble. These are listening opportunities rather than ukulele groups, but they let a student hear varied approaches to rhythm and ensemble playing.

School year: Aug 11 to May 20, 37 lesson weeks (Dayton Public Schools)
Town guides: Dayton, Kettering, Beavercreek, Huber Heights, Fairborn, Troy, Xenia, Centerville

Toledo area

Toledo has a student night for Toledo Opera’s H.M.S. Pinafore on February 17, 2027, with tickets for students in grades 6–12 at $10 plus a $5 processing fee per ticket. The Levitt BLOC Toledo Music Series plans free outdoor concerts at four Toledo parks in 2026, 2027, and 2028. Live performances offer a useful way to hear how a steady pulse supports a song.

School year: Aug 24 to May 28, 36 lesson weeks (Toledo Public Schools)
Town guides: Toledo, Bowling Green, Perrysburg, Oregon, Sylvania, Maumee

Youngstown area

In Youngstown, Music at Noon presents free public concerts on Wednesdays when the university is in session, beginning at 12:15 p.m. at the Butler Institute of American Art. The Youngstown State University Youth Orchestra is also open by audition to area students ages 13–18 and performs twice a year, though it is not a ukulele group. These events give a student ways to hear live music and observe ensemble playing.

Town guides: Youngstown, Warren, Austintown, Niles

Canton area

Canton’s MacDowell Music Club has annual membership dues of $25. Canton Symphony Orchestra’s Summer Serenades concerts are free, including a woodwind quintet performance in Canton, and Stark Parks’ Canton Federation of Musicians Concert Series presents free performances that last about an hour and begin at 2 p.m. The series includes a December 20, 2026 concert. These concerts offer listening opportunities, not ukulele-specific playing groups.

School year: Aug 20 to May 27, 37 lesson weeks (Canton City School District)
Town guides: Canton, Massillon, Alliance, North Canton

A little ukulele history in Ohio

Ohio has an active ukulele community with roots in local clubs. The Cleveland Jumping Fleas began in 2008 at Coventry Library in Cleveland Heights, and their influence helped inspire other Northeast Ohio ukulele clubs. Rubber City Ukes formed in Akron in 2016 and brings together players of different ages and skill levels, including Hawaiian- and Beatles-focused groups. The recurring Ohio Ukulele Campout in Loudonville adds a festival setting for the instrument. For a student, that history means ukulele has a place in Ohio’s community music life beyond private practice, with opportunities to hear how players build a shared repertoire.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a good ukulele teacher in Ohio?

Choose a teacher who can help you build chord changes, a steady strum, and songs that match your goals. Lesson With You offers one-on-one weekly Zoom lessons with teachers who hold at least a bachelor’s degree in guitar, and you can choose a teacher or ask us to recommend one.

Do live video ukulele lessons really work?

Yes, a live video lesson lets your teacher hear your rhythm and see your fretting and strumming hands in real time. Set your camera to show the instrument clearly, and you can get immediate feedback without commuting or limiting your choice to the closest teacher.

How does an ukulele player reach Ohio's top student honors?

Ohio’s named top student audition routes do not include ukulele. The Ohio Music Education Association’s private-teacher Solo & Ensemble exception names piano, harp, and guitar, while Ohio Music Teachers Association Buckeye Auditions cover piano, strings, voice, and winds, so a ukulele student can focus on a polished solo repertoire and suitable performance opportunities.

Can homeschool students enter Ohio music contests?

Yes, Ohio homeschool students must be given the opportunity to join extracurricular activities at the public school they would otherwise attend, subject to the same age, grade, nonacademic, and financial requirements as other students. For Ohio Music Education Association Large Group Events, they also need district permission and must satisfy the association’s eligibility rules.

What age should a child start ukulele lessons?

A child can start when they can comfortably hold the ukulele and coordinate simple strumming. Private lessons build instrument-specific skills alongside Ohio classroom music, giving a child a steady path to learn chords and songs.

Is it too late to learn ukulele as an adult in Ohio?

No, adults can begin or return to ukulele at any age, starting with chords and songs that suit their experience. Weekly lessons can meet you where you are and help you work toward playing comfortably with friends or accompanying your own singing.

How much are ukulele lessons in Ohio?

Ukulele lessons in Ohio typically cost about $65 an hour, or $32 to $46 for a half hour. Lesson With You charges per lesson with no term to sign up for, and the first lesson is free.

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How ukulele learning works in Ohio

How does ukulele fit school music in Ohio?

Who runs what for Ohio ukulele players?

Auditions and events in Ohio

How does an ukulele player reach Ohio's top student honors?

What do auditions ask you to prepare?

Homeschool and private school students

Starting at any age

Starting a child on ukulele

A teen in Ohio

Starting or coming back as an adult

Finding the right teacher

What should a good ukulele teacher do?

How do live online ukulele lessons work?

Ukulele in Ohio

Where to hear ukulele

Where to play with others

Ukulele around Ohio, area by area

Cleveland area

Columbus area

Dayton area

Toledo area

Youngstown area

Canton area

A little ukulele history in Ohio

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