Ukulele Underground Podcast

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/12/uu-christmas-party-tuup65/ This week, UU is throwing a Christmas Party with some of our Favorite Guest: Mike, Kyle and Emily! Our Friends are joining us to answer questions about Drum Pedals, Effect Chains, Performing, and Vocal Remedies. We're also picking a winner for the last Songwriting Challenge, and opening some gift...

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/12/matts-ukulele-madness-tuup64/ Matt Dahlberg joins us this week to discuss his new Chord Melody Course, Stage Fright, ukulele trends, and Radius Fretboards. Aldrine and Matt also demonstrate their individual approaches to Chord Melody Arrangements, and give their own examples of giving in to Uke Madness. If you want to lea...

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/11/theory-for-theorys-sake-tuup63/ When should a player start to learn Theory? After the last divisive podcast, this week the team tries to remind everyone that they're offering OPINIONS (usually) more than facts. This Week's OPINION is that you should wait before really getting into Music Theory. The guys explain why they th...

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/11/ukulele-does-not-equal-guitar-tuup62/ What makes the Ukulele a distinct instrument, and not just a smaller guitar? The UU Team has a lot of opinions for this particular question. We also discuss and recommend some great ukulele teachers, set a new Songwriting Challenge, and talk about form (both for sitting and standing)....

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/10/improve-your-work-string-balance-tuup61/ Do you have a good Work-String Balance? The UU Team is here to help you find a healthy way to balance your strings and get good intonation as well. The boys also look at 5 string ukuleles, playing different sized ukes, Baritone Tuning, and Why you want to Tune Up, but not Down?

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/10/sheet-music-a-start-not-the-goal-tuup60/ Magic Mike Returns to help the UU Boys answer questions about scratch removal, cavaquinho tuning, and challenging yourself past 4 chord songs. Along the way, Mike and the team share insights into Old School Jazz Trials, Time Signatures, Learning a Groove, and Sheet Music as a tool....

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/09/theres-a-uke-for-everyone/ What makes a Uke Wrong for you, might make it Right for someone else. The guys talk about preferences in ukes, pickups, and pedals on this week's podcast. Aldrine couldn't join the show in person, but he still managed to be be beamed in from home. Voltron should be complete next week.

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/09/wwe-recommendations-tuup58/ The Week, the team is back from their brief tour, and they brought Magic Mike along with them! Because Mike is on the pod, Aldrine and Mike give their top wrestling match recommendations. After that tangent, Aldrine explains his mic stand slide, and the spider exercise. The guys divulge what the...

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/08/do-a-tremolo-tuup57/ As a famous Hare once said, "DO A TREMOLO!" This week the boys are back and giving their best advice for a sticky tremolo. Before they tackle that problem, the team answers important questions like what is the best anime, and what is your favorite Filipino food? They also discuss some real ukulele topi...

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/07/influential-inversions-tuup56/ The UU guys are back to talk Inversions and Movable Chords; plagiarizing and being influenced; and avoiding injuries related to ukulele playing. Aldrine also demonstrates three levels of utilizing inversions/chord shapes, and keeping a relaxed form while playing. The team ends this week's dis...

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/07/guitalele-challenge-tuup55/ Guitalele or Ukulele? The answer may shock you (or not). This week, we set a new "Juicy" songwriting challenge, look at chord inversions/melodies, and receive a Spirited gift from a member.

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/06/there-is-no-youer-you-tuup54/ This week, we're getting personal, and talking about You. Specifically, we're discussing using DAWS, and Recoding Techniques that fit you, and how you may try to emulate someone else's style, but you will still sound like you. Before the boys jump into staying true to You, they welcome Aaron...

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/06/with-great-power-chords-tuup53/ After almost a whole year, Magic Mike has made his triumphant return to teach us with Great Power Chords comes Great Responsibility (or something like that). Before we dive into Power Chords (what they are, how you use them, and how they can help with key changes), Mike tells us about real p...

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/05/talking-uke-heads-ft-james-hill-tuup52/ James Hill , one of our Favorite Ukulele Artist, joins us on this week's podcast to talk about his upcoming project: Uke Heads . We caught up with James, and discussed what Uke Heads is exactly, and how it's pushing boundaries in the ukulele community. James also shared his approach...

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/05/singing-praise-for-bobs-burgers-tuup51/ You might not know, but we're actually Big Bob's Burgers Fans . Before we sing praises for the small indie cartoon, Aldrine divulges how many ukes he has, we give suggestions for string slipping, and we discuss what musical groups influenced UU. The team also gives advice for 16th no...

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/04/meeting-your-soul-uke-tuup50/ How do you know when you've found your "Soul" Uke? Is there ever really an Endgame Ukulele? We try to tackle these questions, along with giving a ukulele buyers checklist and answering some questions about double course ukuleles. The end of the podcast is spent talking about Up and Coming Uku...

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/04/the-concert-must-go-on-tuup49/ This week we're joined by a special guest and we recap the first UU Virtual Concert. The guys recount Aldrine's recovery when his string broke, and some other unforeseen hiccups during the Concert. The team answers questions about older instruments' intonation, using guitar tabs, and the dif...

Video Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/04/unifying-nails-tuup48/ After a short break, Aaron, the Voice, rejoins the boys. On this week's podcast, the team discusses the pros and cons of Fake Nails, Gel Nails, and Fingerpicks. Aldrine gives examples of his own experiences with each choice. A UU+ member asks if they can string a Baritone to GCEA? The guys try to tack...

Video Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/03/rolling-with-robb-tuup47/ Friend and UU Member, Robb the Uke Guy, joins us on this week's podcast. After an intro song from Robb and intro from Robb, Aldrine starts off the podcast by answering a question about "Secret Pitches". The guys then try to help Robb with tackling the Roll. Aldrine turns the tables, and ask Robb wh...

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/03/whens-the-uu-concert-tuup46/ Dear Crystal Ball, when will Ukulele Underground hold it's Virtual Concert? This week the UU Team is discussing when the Virtual Concert might be held, what it may look like, and even some future performers and guest. The guys also ask for help from any designers or apparel specialist. A viewe...

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/02/as-one-scale-closes-another-one-opens-tuup45/ We are back this week talking about "Opening" Ukuleles and whether it's more important to learn scales or chord families? Aldrine starts the podcast by explaining what it means when an Ukulele opens up, and demonstrating with two ukuleles in the office. The discussion turns to...

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/02/kanilea-uu-tuup44/ FUSION HA! Last Saturday , it was announced that UU has officially been acquired by Kanile`a. Kaimana from Kanile`a joined us to answer what the acquisition means for Ukulele Underground. Before we get to the big topic, we also talk about some of the other announcements made during Kanile`a's 2022 Showca...

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/01/mail-time-scales-tuup43/ Here's the mail, it never fails, it makes me wanna wag my tail. When it comes I wanna wail mail! If you couldn't guess, we get mail on this week's podcast. Before we open letters and even some presents, we answer a few questions. We can't give our opinion on The Beatles' Get Back documentary becaus...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/12/santas-uu-work-shop-tuup42/ This week, the guys are pulling out their red coats and growing their beards as they announce the opening of the UU Shop , and reveal who gets their secret Santa Songs. But before the reveals and announcements, the team answers questions about skin difficulties with fretwires, 5/4 time, and convincing your sig...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/12/looping-back-to-pickups-tuup41/ This week, we're Looping back to pickup recommendations. At the start of the podcast, Aldrine has a very important request for our global audience. Next, the guys give their best tips for figuring out your vocal range. Someone asks who wrote the latest Uke Lesson song, and another viewer asks where they ca...