The Live Ukulele Podcast

How life experiences inform musical vocabulary and some of my thoughts on what a Hawaiian music lifestyle means to me.  Resource links:  - Uncle George's farm: https://kahumoku.com/kahumoku-farm-tour/ 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:...

My process for tuning by ear and some tips and tricks to help you get the strings in more precise alignment. Resource links:  - Chromatic scale lesson: https://liveukulele.com/lessons/fretboard-charts/#fretboard - True Temperament guitars: https://www.truetemperament.com/ Support the show Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusi...

Reflections on my years of attending and teaching at workshops. In which I provide some tips for ukulele players who want to get the most out of the experience.  Resource links: - George Kahumoku, Jr.'s Slack Key and Ukulele Workshop - https://kahumoku.com/workshop/ Support the show Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusiv...

Don't panic if you play a wrong note on your uke! In this episode we'll explore how a change in attitude can help you turn "mistakes" into gold and how chromatic notes are what give many ukulele genres their flavor (and how you can start learning to incorporate it!). Resource links: - Island Love by Peter Moon Band - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cyDFW3LhSU Support the show...

Diving into the details of my new video course on optimizing your fretting hand movements and musicality. Learn more about Left Hand Technique For Ukulele here: https://liveukulele.com/store/left-hand-technique-video-course/ 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/ Su...

Join my newsletter:  https://liveukulele.com/signup/ 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/stor...

Talk story with one of the ukulele scene's best songwriters! Victoria shared all about her inspiration and execution of her newest project, Nirvana in REM, how she adapts her music to solo uke, and her accidental discovery of the "mouth trumpet." Get Victoria's music: https://www.victoriavox.com/ Support the show Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get...

Examples and discussion on how you can adjust phrasing to make music more original and change the feel. Ukes For Ukraine - https://liveukulele.com/ukraine/ 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.co...

Some thoughts on what makes for "professionalism" in an ukulele player. Also, announcement for Ukes For Ukraine live stream event on April 9th. https://liveukulele.com/ukraine/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQPDCPu-J7Y 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/sign...

Learn what you need to plug your ukulele into an amp or PA. Some tips for getting a better sound and avoiding pitfalls. 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...

Knowing what part to choose when looking at a TAB and also some examples of a couple recordings I've done recently where I break down the individual tracks I'm playing. Resources: Joel's podcast episode Hōʻale on DaganMusic.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://liveukul...

How to keep your ukulele in tip-top aesthetic shape and considerations for its well-being. 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 o...

Unofficial podcast hangout with some freeform jamming, thoughts, and insights on ukulele. Here's Tobias's Byen Sover album (free to listen): https://soundcloud.com/elofwamberg/sets/elof-wamberg-byen-sover 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...

Big Island's own Kelly Hyde (formerly known as "Kaʻahele") joins Brad for a heartwarming, mellow episode about singer-songwriter ukulele. Her process and mindset for creating some of the best original music in Hawaiʻi. https://www.kellyhydemusic.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 reso...

A chill bonus episode recorded in one take. Just hanging out talking story and practicing without the normal structure of the podcast. 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...

Ways to improve your uke playing faster and make better use of your time practicing. These are tips I wish someone had shared with me early on in my ukulele playing career. 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...

Jeff brings his expertise to the podcast for a mini lesson on fingering technique, dynamics, tone, and more. Watch a video of Jeff's examples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsjBHYg5Z98 Ukulele Corner: https://ukulelecorner.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/...

A detailed conversation about creating an ukulele string company and the most important parts of a setup from one of the industry's best uke techs. Uke Logic: https://theukulelesite.com/accessories/strings/ukelogic-strings.html 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/si...

The importance of learning the history and lineage of the songs you play on the ukulele. By knowing the backgrounds and stories you'll be more connected to the music you play. 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 membe...

How Hawaiian ukulele musicians find relevance in the beauty around them. Also a crash course on pronouncing Hawaiian words. Max's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maxangel808/ 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 mem...

The benefits of mentoring for ukulele students and tips for how to becomes an every day mentor to uplift others. 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=SUPPOR...

A guided tour of how I work my way through learning a new song on ukulele. Tips for memorizing chords, Hawaiian lyrics, and how to create your own style. 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/...

How to refresh your ukulele playing and find inspiration when you're feeling stale. In this episode I explore several on- and off-instrument ideas to help jumpstart your interest in music. 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 sup...

Interview with Live ʻUkulele's co-creator! Isaac shares some stories about our early days in music along with some great tips from a slack key guitar background. 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://liv...

An exploration of some recommendations for tools and assets that will help your ukulele study and make it more efficient. 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/?coup...