The Live Ukulele Podcast

Many people get caught up in the latest ukulele technique or strum they're learning and automatically add it to every song. This is a surefire way to make every song boring and cliche. It's important to step back and observe the overall effect of your musical choices as a critical listener. In this episode I share some thoughts on looking past your ego to serve music in the best way possible.Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recordingCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

In this episode I sit down with my friend, Joey Bradley, for a discussion and lesson on singing. Joey is a great singer and shares some tips that benefit all of us ukulele players who are less comfortable with our voices. He critiques my singing with some practical feedback.Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recordingCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

Working musicians are often around loud sounds. Ukulele players not so much, but it can still have an impact on your hearing. In this episode I discuss some areas that I try to be cautious and provide some tips for saving your hearing.Kingside: https://kingside808.com/Andrew Talks to Awesome People hearing panel: https://www.youtube.com/live/KTJKsskbTxQ?si=sypX1ZYHpx8EA2UVSupport the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recordingCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

In this rebroadcast of one of my favorite podcast interviews, I speak to songwriter and baritone uke rhythm whiz, Kelly Hyde.Kelly's site: https://www.kellyhydemusic.com/Kelly's music on Bandcamp: https://kellyhyde.bandcamp.com/Plug In ebook: https://liveukulele.com/store/plug-in/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recordingCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

This episode celebrates the launch of my new ebook, Plug In! It's all about choosing the right gear and getting the settings right so you get the best sound out of your ukulele pickup. I share some stories from my evolution of understanding live sound and some of the best bloopers.Learn more about Plug In: https://liveukulele.com/store/plug-in/Hualalai: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1213820/episodes/14563632Point A: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/point-aIf Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-onlyEat You: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/track/eat-youKingside: https://kingside808.com/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

This month's guest runs one of the most well-regarded online ukulele shops in the USA. Mim has been a longtime proponent of providing a setup for every instrument sold. In this episode we peek behind the veil of the ukulele selling business and find out why she brings a fret-rocker to NAMM!https://mimsukes.com/Fretboard Mastery For Uke mini-series: https://liveukulele.com/register/fretboard-mini-series/Join my newsletter: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

We often get over-determined to practice and play something. When is a good time to let go? In this episode I try to answer the question: when should I give up on a chord, song, or technique?Live Ukulele store: https://liveukulele.com/store/Ukulele Story by Herb Ohta, Jr.: https://www.herbohtajr.com/index/merchandise/recordings/ukulele_story.phpSupport the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

Victoria aka Jiggy with Viggy joins the podcast for a fun exploration of arranging songs for ukulele, what it's like to be a big deal on social media, and how "Vicky" became "Viggy"!Jiggy with Viggy: https://jiggywithviggy.com/ @jiggywithviggyViggy's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jiggywithviggy-Jake Shimabukuro "Eleanor Rigby": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UM7CXjzXRA- James Hill "Viva La Vida": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIsvlEijJk8Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

Welcome to the first episode of season 6 of the Live Ukulele Podcast! This week I share some updates and dig into the concept of "killing your babies," letting go of things that are holding you back in your music.- Changelog: https://liveukulele.com/updates/- Baritone learning philosophy: https://liveukulele.com/baritone/learning-philosophy/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

Recap of 2024 and the challenges, successes, and plans for the future.- Ways to support: https://liveukulele.com/support/- Easy songs database: https://liveukulele.com/songs/easy-ukulele-songs/- Workshop replays: https://liveukulele.com/store/#replays- Get a Zoom lesson with me: https://liveukulele.com/store/one-on-one-lessons/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

This episode breaks down the meaning and arrangement of my new single, "Eat You." Hear the isolated multitracks and the story behind the humorous message.SHARE on FB: "Eat You" music video: https://www.facebook.com/61556463131359/videos/374799105684672- NEW Soloing Masterclass: https://liveukulele.com/store/soloing-masterclass/- Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5- LISTEN: "Eat You" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/eat-you-feat-hualalai-keohuloa-single/1769103049"Eat You" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1AVFkF1sv658smHtqcEu33"Eat You" on Bandcamp: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/track/eat-youDave Tucciarone: https://www.davetucciarone.com/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

In this episode, Brad is joined in the studio by the members of his band, Kingside: https://kingside808.com/. They talk about the process of creating interesting arrangements, playing as a unit, being selfless as a musician, and much more. A great listen for ukulele players who play or would like to play in a group.- Alan Ku: bass @alankuaudio- Brad Bordesa: ukulele @bradbordessa- Nick Rohfeld: drums @nickrohfeld- Ryan "Higgs" Higgins: guitar @higgsofficial---Check out my new single, "Eat You"! Please like and share. - Music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pljkwN1jIvk OR https://www.facebook.com/61556463131359/videos/374799105684672- Bandcamp: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/track/eat-you- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1nxTCt4q8eJ1QVnXQpDeFXRegister for improvising basics Zoom workshop ($20): https://liveukulele.com/register/9-28-24-workshop/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

Several opportunities this month to learn improvising and soloing:- Zoom workshop: https://liveukulele.com/register/9-28-24-workshop/Keep an eye our for my soloing masterclass at the end of the month!Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

A conversation with ukulele grandmaster, Uncle Kimo Hussey. We talk about his breaking into the scene as a fresh Air Force retiree, his approach to teaching, how he arranges, and much more.- Solo arranging workshop: https://liveukulele.com/register/8-24-24-workshop/- Sign up for my newsletter: https://liveukulele.com/signup/- Uncle Kimo's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KimoHusseyUkuleleSupport the Show.Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

How to transition into the role of bass/U-bass player for simple ensemble playing. In this episode I provide some basic tips and thoughts on how to hold down a solid low end, find a responsible pocket, and be an asset to the band.Support the Show.Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

A conversation with Hawaiʻi's own Bryan Tolentino on being a hired gun and all the skills and musical sensibilities that are required for the job. Bryan has played and recorded with many top Hawaiian musicians, including: Raiatea Helm, Jake Shimabukuro, Herb Ohta, Jr., Aunty Genoa Keawe, Karen Keawehawai‘i, Ku‘uipo Kumukahi, Hōkū Zuttermeister, Marlene Sai, Melveen Leed, Jerry Santos, Nathan Aweau, Frank Hewett, Byron Yasui, Benny Chong, Owana Salazar, Weldon Kekauoha, Natalie Ai, Napua Greig, Kuana Torres Kahele, and many more! He's also recorded a solo album, Ka Ukulele Lele, and two duo albums with Herb Ohta, Jr. - https://bryantolentino.com/Support the Show.Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

In this episode I muse on how social media has changed learning ukulele and how to get the most out of using TABs!- Kingside: https://www.kingside808.com/- The Music Lesson book by Victor Wooten: https://www.vixmerch.com/collections/vix-education/products/the-music-lesson-paperback-book?variant=31786157899837Support the Show.Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

In this episode I talk to Maui's own Kevin Brown. A slack key guitarist and vocalist, Uncle Kevin has been weaving Hawaiian sounds since the early 70s with his band, The Waiʻehu Sons. Now primarily a solo artist, we chatted about his start in music, gigging and recording in the 70s, and how to sound Hawaiian.- Uke Logic strings: https://theukulelesite.com/accessories/strings/ukelogic-strings.html- Kimo Hussey: https://www.youtube.com/user/KimoHusseyUkulele/videos- Jason Jerome/Lahaina Music: https://www.lahainamusicmaui.com/ - Kani Ka Pila Project: https://www.kanikapilaproject.org/Support the Show.Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

Some last minute talk story as I head to Maui for Uncle George's ukulele workshop.Support the Show.Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

In this episode I discuss and demonstrate the power of playing the same song in different styles. This trick can help you find inspiration and an interpretation of a stale song that can be more authentic to what you want to hear!- Register for Faster, Smoother Chord Changes ZOOM workshop: https://liveukulele.com/register/5-25-24-workshop/- Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5- My band, Kingside: https://kingside808.com/Support the Show.Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5 Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only

Can you get by with piece of a song or do you really need the whole thing?- Moveable chord shapes workshop replay: https://liveukulele.com/register/4-27-24-workshop/- 5/25/24 Zoom workshop on making smoother, easier, buzz-free chord changes: https://liveukulele.com/register/5-25-24-workshop/Support the Show.Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/)

Sharing some stories and thoughts on receiving critique and the power of being open.Register for my Basic Moveable Chord Shapes workshop: https://liveukulele.com/register/4-27-24-workshop/- Institute of Hawaiian Music: https://www.maui.hawaii.edu/ihm/program- George Kahumoku, Jr. Slack Key & ʻUkulele Workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/)

Sammy Turton is a Denmark-based British ukulele player. He teaches out of a studio in Copenhagen and is a top-notch social media era virtuoso who would often rather create soundscapes than shred. In this conversation we covered teaching, Brexit, performing solo ukulele for the first time, and his search for the perfect (felt) thumbpick.Find Sammy on: https://www.4stringboy.com/ and across the social networks as @4stringboy.Join my Basic Chord Shapes Zoom workshop: https://liveukulele.com/register/4-27-24-workshop/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/)

In this episode I talk about how to improve your timing, how it's not as hard as people think, and give some examples of what to practice.

Some of the very best artists in Hawaiʻi are unknown outside of 50 miles. So is the case with my friend, Hualalai. In this episode we talk about all music being "Hawaiian" if you have Hawaiian blood, the importance of music/ukulele in day-to-day life, and our role in the TMT protest of 2015.Live Ukulele Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556463131359Register for Zoom ukulele fretboard workshop: https://liveukulele.com/register/3-23-24-workshop/Hualalai's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hoikeikemediaartHualalai's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hualalai-n-alohi-keohuloaNā Kālai Waʻa (Hualalai's uncles): https://www.nakalaiwaa.org/nkw-historySashamon: https://sashamon.com/Daniel Thiebaut's (since closed): https://keolamagazine.com/food/daniel-t-to-change-waimea-food-scene/TMT protest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCTdP5iOK5EHualalai's presentation on TMT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg5tmVwOqq4TMT coverage archive: https://www.youtube.com/@bigislandvideonews/search?query=tmtSupport the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/)

Some thoughts on how to vary your song approach and arrangement to create dynamics, emotion, and interest. Don't work super hard on learning to pick every syllable, instead use broad strokes within your playing and get more results for your efforts!- New forum area: https://community.liveukulele.com/session/sso?return_path=https://community.liveukulele.com/- Ukulele Chord Shapes print book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ukulele-chord-shapes/print/- Easy ukulele songs database: https://liveukulele.com/songs/easy-ukulele-songs/- One-on-one ZOOM lessons with Brad: https://liveukulele.com/store/one-on-one-lessons/- Charlie Hunter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkP7BbcB5MQ- Jake's "Toastmaker's Revenge": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOn4zdhagrA- Groove Ukulele strumming ebook/videos: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/)

Hawaiʻi's premiere ukulele power duo tell all! From integrating into the Hawaiian uke scene to fundraising for Maui to the DIY ukulele artist experience.- Craigh and Sarah's website: https://www.craigandsarah.com/- Four Strings at a Time: https://fourstringsatatime.org/- Music & Meals for Maui Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGHFq-CE2JI- Kākoʻo Maui Fund: https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/helpmaui/kakoomauifund/- Maui Food Bank: https://mauifoodbank.org/- Jason Jerome/Lahaina Music: http://www.lahainamusicmaui.com/- Raiatea Helm: https://www.raiateahelm.com/- Carly G: https://karliegoya.com/- Kalaʻe Camarillo: https://www.kalaecamarillo.com/- Jiggy: https://jiggywithviggy.com/en-usd/- Honoka: https://www.honokamusic.com/- Anthony Pfluke: https://www.facebook.com/anthonypfluke/- Kalei Gamiao: https://www.youtube.com/user/KaleiGamiao- Corey Fujimoto: https://www.theukulelereview.com/2017/09/05/corey-fujimoto/- Mike DeSilva: http://www.ukemaker.com/ukemaker.php- Cairns Ukulele Festival: https://cairnsukulelefestival.net/- NAMM show: https://www.namm.org/- Hawaiʻi Island Ukulele Retreat: https://hawaiiislandukuleleretreat.com/- Artistworks: https://artistworks.com/online-music-certificate/ukulele- Christmas Island holiday album: https://www.craigandsarah.com/store/p/2lvs3g4eg1dkg8ya8ecccjwd37pf2d- Ukulele Retreat: https://www.craigandsarah.com/calendar/craig-sarahs-ukulele-retreat-hawSupport the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/)

How to adapt material for any stage of your learning and use it for more purposes.- Ukulele Chord Shapes print version: https://liveukulele.com/store/ukulele-chord-shapes/print/- The Ukulele Way: https://www.uketropolis.com/theukuleleway- "Kawika" by The Sunday Manoa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obd87eTV1CA- The Groove Workshop by Victor Wooten (now available as a digital stream): https://hudsonmusic.com/product/groove-workshop/- My newsletter: https://liveukulele.com/signup/- Live Ukulele store: https://liveukulele.com/store/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/)

Amongst the greatest virtuoso ukulele players from Hawaiʻi is Hilo's own, Brittni Paiva. We talk about crazy practice hours, the new-age uke scene, music production, hearing your own songs on the stereo, and new original music.Episode resources:- Brittni's website: https://brittnipaiva.com/- Brittni's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrittnipaiva/- Brittni's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittnipaivamusic- Brittni's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iambrittnipaiva- New song "Heartbeat Melody": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYvuVn1pLog- Marlowe: http://www.marlowe-official.com/- Anastasia: https://www.youtube.com/c/anathebandah- Brittni's new Kanile'a ukulele: https://www.kanileaukulele.com/featured_item/brittni-paiva/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/)

Check out the new songbook here: https://liveukulele.com/store/single-string-songbook/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/)

A look ahead to upcoming projects, general talk story debrief, a song, and closing thoughts.- ʻUkulele Chord Shapes print edition: https://liveukulele.com/store/ukulele-chord-shapes/print/- One-on-one uke lessons with Brad: https://liveukulele.com/store/one-on-one-lessons/- A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String by Raiatea Helm: https://www.kcpstrings.com/a-legacy-of-hawaiian-song-string- Maui Ola fire relief donation hub: https://www.mauiola.org/Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/)

A conversation with Grammy-winning compilation contributor, Keoki Kahumoku, about the school of hard knocks, teaching, and bringing joy to folks with Hawaiian music.Keoki is the founder of the Center For Hawaiian Music Studies and perpetuated the teaching of Hawaiian music for many years at the Kahumoku ʻOhana Music & Lifestyle Workshop. He's a farmer, pig hunter, teacher, and musician with a feel for authentic Hawaiian music that is second to none.Resources:- Left Hand Technique course sample lesson: https://liveukulele.com/store/left-hand-technique-video-course/- Keoki's music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/keoki-kahumoku/11794688- George Kahumoku (Keoki's dad): https://kahumoku.com/- First two albums with Herb Ohta, Jr.: https://roysakuma.net/store/artists/keoki-kahumoku.htm- Moses Kahumoku (Keoki's uncle): https://www.dancingcat.com/moses-kahumokuSupport the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G Gear I use to create this podcast: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/eKJb6zCREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music by Brad Bordessa; available on If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/)

In this episode I share about how to improve your ukulele tone with some actionable tips. Finger placement, angles, dangles, and more!!!! This episode is brought to you by my Groove Ukulele ebook - a complete guide to strumming in time and creating your own strumming patterns: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/ !!!Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

In this episode I explore the importance and characteristics of playing with good tone, how to get good tone, who has good tone, how it's different from timbre, and other thoughts.Resources:- Groove Ukulele: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/- Kingside (my rock band): https://kingside808.com/- Maui Ola benefit concert replay on Kahilu.tv: https://www.kahilu.tv/featured-category/videos/maui-ola-a-benefit-concert-for-maui- Kuʻu Kūlaiwi by Keanaliʻiomanae Bertlemann: https://music.apple.com/us/album/kuu-kulaiwi/1653106223- Tobias's Byen Sover album: https://soundcloud.com/elofwamberg-music- "Kawika" by Sunday Manoa (Peter Moon): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SSYkWViftgSupport the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

This week is the launch of my new ebook, Groove Ukulele. It's all about strumming. Get 20% the new ebook until August 26th at midnight HST! https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/In this episode I talk about the foundational concepts that most people miss when learning to strum.Resources:- Strumming Foundations crash course: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/workshop-1/- Groove Ukulele ebook: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

A student requested I explore coming to the uke from another instrument vs. starting your musical journey on the ukulele. Here are some of my thoughts.Resources:- Uncle George's workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/- JHUI: https://www.uketropolis.com/jhuiSupport the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

In this episode I share some ideas for breaking a cycle of discouragement by re-framing your expectations for your ukulele journey. Inspired by an email from a reader.If you or someone you know struggles with mental illness, please reach out to services that can assist you in getting the help you need: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education.Sign up for my newsletter: https://liveukulele.com/signup/- Iam Tongi singing "Cool Down" by Kolohe Kai on American Idol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jshbFMUchWw- Step By Step: Single String Picking ebook: https://liveukulele.com/store/step-by-step-picking/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

Kris Fuchigami is on the podcast! A fellow ukulele player from the Big Island, Kris rocks it harder and better than most. In this interview he shares stories about getting his pride rubbed in the mud, encouraging the next generation, and navigating a music industry without CDs.Resources:- Ukulele Scales PDF bundle download (free): https://liveukulele.com/scales/#pdfs- Kris's website: https://www.krisfuchigami.com/- Kris's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kris.fuchigami- Kris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisfuchigami/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

In this episode I recap the George Kahumoku, Jr. Slack Key & Ukulele Workshop and share an interview with a longtime friend, Peter DeAquino. We talk about some ukulele gear, full time gigging, learning from the masters of Hawaiian music, and what the fair market value of live music is.Resources:- Peter on Facebook (live stream every Thursday): https://www.facebook.com/PeterDMaui/- GKSK Workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

The songs you choose to play can have a large impact on the quality of your learning and performing experience. Here are some tips to help you choose the right songs for the moment.Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

In this episode I discuss some of the things I've learned over the years that help an ukulele class keep a steady and productive pace while suiting every student's needs.James Hill interviews me for the Uketropolis Podcast: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab41d676- George Kahumoku, Jr.'s Slack Key & ʻUkulele Workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

Another great talk story with Seattle-based ʻukulele jazz phenom Neal Chin! He shared a cool chord movement he's learned playing more Brazilian music and how he encourages people to think about improvising on their ukes.- Neal's website: http://www.nealchin.com/- Marco De Carvalho: https://marcodecarvalho.com/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

A huge majority of strums you hear are more simple than you think. There's really only one strum motion and emphasis is built from that. In this episode I share how it works.Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

Everyone talks about playing ukulele with good timing, but why does it actually matter? In this episode I discuss some thoughts on what makes the groove so important.Metronome challenge video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMk-8PorRKMFranz LM-FB-5 metronome: https://reverb.com/item/1227011-vintage-franz-electric-metronome-model-lm-fb-5-in-walnut-caseBOSS DB-30 metronome (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnADgGPro Metronome app: http://eumlab.com/pro-metronome/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

Some tips for holding your ukulele so that it doesn't fall down as you play and an overview of straps.Episode resources:- James's video on holding the ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VcwGMcq3jY*All Sweetwater items are affiliate links- Standard style strap (this Ernie Ball is what I use): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnAZPR- Strap buttons: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnAD2d- Classical guitar-style straps: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QORoQ3- Jake's signature strap (not as expensive as I thought!): https://jakeshimabukuro.colortestmerch.com/collections/accessories/products/custom-japanese-ukulele-strap- Mobius Strap: http://mobiusstrap.com/how.html- Uke Leash: https://ukeleash.com/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

An interview with ukulele instructor Brian Liu from Next Level Ukulele. We sat down and talked about some of his scariest uke lessons, teaching philosophy, and incorporating the ukulele into new soundscapes and styles.Next Level Ukulele: https://nextlevelukulele.com/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

Get the lessons here for $10 until midnight UST: https://liveukulele.com/store/hawaiian-songs/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

Philosophy on how I approach teaching Hawaiian music and my new course, Hawaiian Songs For Ukulele.Learn more and buy the lessons here: https://liveukulele.com/store/hawaiian-songs/Support the show ---Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ4n9G See the gear I use to record the podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/CREDITS- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Bernstein (https://daganmusic.com/hoale/); "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

A conversation with the director of the Institute of Hawaiian Music. Keola is a composer, translator, and ʻōlelo tech nerd.Keola's website: https://keoladonaghy.com/Tennessee Whiskey in Hawaiian: https://open.spotify.com/track/12PMkbwHpQaWFg51g62ldX?si=3b5ea1da82bc433cInstitute of Hawaiian Music : https://maui.hawaii.edu/ihm/Support the show ---Be sure to check out all my ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/My current voiceover is recorded with (affiliate links): - Neumann TLM 103 microphone: https://imp.i114863.net/za3EX6 - Focusrite ISA Two mic pre: https://imp.i114863.net/RygOAX - Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB interface: https://imp.i114863.net/0J7gPP- Fabfilter VST plugins: https://imp.i114863.net/YgEqXeSweetwater monthly gear giveaway - it's super easy (and free) to enter! Be sure to throw your name in the hat every month (affiliate link): https://imp.i114863.net/kjYJ4LUse my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://imp.i114863.net/Zd5xYWCREDITS- Hosted and produced by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Kamakawiwoʻole Pahinui Bernstein; "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

Resources:-Microtonal guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVZShd7GZAY-Tom Briar (as I remember) is the ragtime piano player I was talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhRBGCS8mlcSupport the show ---Be sure to check out all my ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/My current voiceover is recorded with (affiliate links): - Neumann TLM 103 microphone: https://imp.i114863.net/za3EX6 - Universal Audio LA-610 channel strip: https://imp.i114863.net/za3A4e - Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB interface: https://imp.i114863.net/0J7gPPSweetwater monthly gear giveaway - it's super easy (and free) to enter! Be sure to throw your name in the hat every month (affiliate link): https://imp.i114863.net/kjYJ4LUse my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://imp.i114863.net/Zd5xYWCREDITS- Hosted and produced by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Kamakawiwoʻole Pahinui Bernstein; "+dB" by Brad Bordessa

These five musical enjoyment enhancers are underutilized tricks of the trade! In this episode we'll have a look at what making the mistake of under-using them means and how to implement them successfully.Resources: - Left Hand Technique for Ukulele course: https://liveukulele.com/store/left-hand-technique-video-course/- Street Theory workshop: https://liveukulele.com/store/street-theory-workshop/- Ukulele Chord Shapes reference ebook/book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ukulele-chord-shapes/Support the show ---Be sure to check out all my ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/My current voiceover is recorded with (affiliate links): - Neumann TLM 103 microphone: https://imp.i114863.net/za3EX6 - Universal Audio LA-610 channel strip: https://imp.i114863.net/za3A4e - Focusrite Clarett 4Pre USB interface: https://imp.i114863.net/0J7gPPSweetwater monthly gear giveaway - it's super easy (and free) to enter! Be sure to throw your name in the hat every month (affiliate link): https://imp.i114863.net/kjYJ4LUse my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://imp.i114863.net/Zd5xYWCREDITS- Hosted and produced by Brad Bordessa - Theme music: "Fallout" and "Sister's Got a Gun" by Brad Bordessa (Both songs are available on my album, If Only: https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/album/if-only)- Ad spot music: "Hoʻale" and "Honaunau Rodeo" by Dagan Kamakawiwoʻole Pahinui Bernstein; "+dB" by Brad Bordessa