Neighbors Ukulele enthusiast shares love of music BY BRENDA EGGERT BRADER Eau Gallie native Linda Paul, a ukulele enthusiast, singer, songwriter and teacher, invites seniors to learn to play the ukulele. It’s a good way to take advantage of local group jams to have fun and make new friends while bringing music into the heart. Paul and her sister were given ukuleles by their dad when they were young girls and they have been playing ever since. Although there were timeouts for jobs, marriages and children, Paul had an interesting career as a computer analyst working for the Army, the Coast Guard, Secretary of Defense and other government agencies. Upon her retirement, Paul moved back to Eau Gallie and picked up the ukulele again. She immersed herself in music, singing and playing with her sister, which she describes as one of her great joys. Paul is grateful for the many people she has met who inspired her to improve. Despite her high-skilled level, she said, “Every New Year, I resolve to become a better musician.” Paul is the founder and leader of the Eau Gallie Ukulele Society and an active participant in the Beachside Strummers (Satellite Beach) and the Pareidolia Ukulele Choir (Sebastian). All three groups welcome newcomers and members are always willing to help beginners. See their Facebook pages for more information. Paul teaches two ukulele classes at The Shepherd Center. New classes begin April 7. More information is available on the website myshepherdcenter.org. The Shepherd Center Adventures in Learning Programs help shape a new image of aging for older adults and encourage members to be creative and productive in their later years. The cost is only $20 for as many classes as you like. Paul’s classes at The Shepherd
Ukulele enthusiast Linda Paul enjoys jamming with local groups. Center are at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. each Thursday. Paul also is participating in an online challenge — the 100 Days of Ukulele 2022. Ukulele players from all over the globe motivate, inspire and encourage one another as they post their daily progress on Facebook. The leader of the group, Cynthia Lin, often says, which she credits to an African proverb, “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” The Eau Gallie Ukulele Society meets at the Eau Gallie Library. Beachside Strummers meet at the Satellite Beach Library. Pareidolia Ukulele Choir meets at Pareidolia Brewery in Sebastian. SL
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