Ukulele Underground Podcast

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/11/lo-fi-beats-to-groove-jam-to-tuup40/ Do, or Do Not Groove, there is no try. A famous, small, green man once said these words, but this week, we are diving in to Groove. For the first Friday Podcast, the UU gang discusses what Genres are suited for ukulele, and what genres are overlooked on ukulele. When someone asks if they will get used...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/11/mics-vs-pickups-tuup39/ Before we tackle the classic debate of Mics Vs Pickups, we have a big announcement for Ukulele Underground Streams. This is the last Ukulele Underground Podcast to be streamed on Thursday. The podcast will now alternate with the Aloha Friday Jams on Fridays. The guys explain why the change, and what that means for...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/10/no-mistakes-just-happy-accidents-tuup38/ In the words of Bob Ross, "We don't make mistakes, we have happy accidents." This week UU is giving tips on performing and nerves. We start of the podcast with Aaron recounting his time off, and a little shout-out to UU original member, Russbuss. A UU member talks about stage fright, so Aldrine sh...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/10/no-right-or-wrong-just-possibilities-tuup37/ Are there Right and Wrong ways to hold chords? It's a pretty common question that we've been asked before, but on this podcast we try to solidify where UU stands, and what we mean when we teach you the "Right" way to hold a chord. Before that, we give a quick student review, and some suggestio...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/10/ukulele-buying-tips-ft-magic-mike-tuup36/ Magic Mike is back this week to share his top tier tips for buying an ukulele. Before that, we pick Mike's brain by asking whether tonewood or construction affects an ukulele's sound more. After taking a slight detour to 90's wrestling, we get back on topic when Mike throws out a question about K...

Show Notes and Links:  https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/10/sit-back-get-relaxed-enjoy-the-show-tuup35/ It's a relaxed podcast this week. Because Joe Souza joined last week, the guys turned up the professionalism. Now that it's back to only the UU team, we can make all the 90's, cartoons, and anime references we want. Speaking of 90's, we start by discussing other uke podcast that don't mak...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/10/planting-kuleana-ft-joe-souza-tuup35/ Planting Kuleana or responsibility; how are we being responsible for the land and the environment? This week, Uncle Joe Souza joins us to talk about planting Koa, Sustainably harvesting wood, ukulele features and more. But first, the podcast starts off with a walk down memory lane for Aldrine and Joe...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/09/how-to-secure-a-jam-bff-tuup33/ Do you want a Jam BFF? This week the guys list their Do's and Don'ts for a good Jam. Before they show you how to be a smooth Jam Partner, the team answers a question about the recording order of instruments, and explain why it's usually better to record the Rhythm Section first. UU tackles what you...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/09/triplet-threat-tuup32/ The "Masters" are back this week to show you how to "Master" the Ukulele (not really). The guys open the podcast by explaining why they don't like to use the word, "Master." A Student Review kicks off a discussion on Wah Pedals. Another member asks the team what are their favorite ukulele instrumentals? With so man...

Post Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/09/fundamentals-foundations-application-tuup31/ This week the team discuss Fundamentals that are often overlooked, but necessary. The podcast is jumpstarted with a reminder of the Songwriting Challenge, and an announcement of a future guest. Aldrine tackles last week's cliffhanger question with an example of Kalei adapting to a double cours...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/09/to-strap-or-not-to-strap-tuup30/ To Strap or Not to Strap, that is the question. This week's podcast is all about Straps: playing with them and playing without; the pros and cons; and the different types of Straps. Before the podcast ends, the guys also get in some questions about Double Course Ukuleles (5-8 String Ukuleles).

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/08/meeting-our-heroes-tuup29/ Would you meet your Heroes? This week the guys recount experiences when they met Celebrities, and their Musical Heroes. Before we get to that, the last Songwriting Challenge Winners are announced, and a new Theme Song Challenge is set. Kahai starts this week's main topic by relating when he met Jake, and Loren...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/08/paying-our-respect-tuup28/ This week's podcast, we're paying respect to Ukulele and Slack Key Legend, Hal Kinnaman. The team discuss Hal's Legacy and how he personally effected Ukulele Underground. Aldrine shares the famous Spider Warmup originally taught by Hal. Using Hal as an example, the guys talk about people coming to Hawaii and le...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/08/stage-fright-to-flow-state-tuup27/ How do you overcome Stage Fright, and enter the Flow State? Aldrine starts off by suggesting a thought exercise to help focus during a performance. Kahai gives a tip from a magician, and while Aaron doesn't get stage fright, he still talks through things that help keep him calm. Aldrine then exp...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/08/musical-maturity-ft-magic-mike-tuup26/ For a podcast on Musical Maturity, we had to bring back one of the most "Mature" Musicians we know, Magic Mike. Before we dive into the importance of Musical Maturity, we ask Mike who his favorite street fighter character is and if he has a UU Shirt? This leads the crew to talk about the history of...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/07/the-origin-of-manny-tuup25/ Learn the origins of THE MANNY THE ROOSTER. This may not happen again, so take this opportunity to hear the backstory of UU's infamous celeb. The podcast starts off more light heartedly with Aldrine showing a present he received from Mike. Next, the guys give their individual picks for best tonewoods....

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/07/favorite-duet-ft-craig-and-sarah-tuup24/ This week we are joined by our favorite Ukulele Duet, Craig and Sarah. Craig and Sarah are some of the best players, teachers, and organizers in the Uke Community, and we are lucky to have known them for a long time. The team looks back to when they met Craig and Sarah, and we hear their s...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/07/artificial-harmonic-math-tuup23/ Learn the Math behind Artificial Harmonics. Before Aldrine reveals the secret, we talk about Spicy Chicken Sandwiches and Byron Yasui's book. A question of how to handle song request leads to a discussion on hecklers, banter, and stand up comedy. When a member asks for an explanation, Aldrine shows the te...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/07/cement-your-songs-tuup22/ Should you play different songs, or should you play the same song request again? These are the conundrums, the UU Team is tackling this week. It starts off with a questions from last week, "How often do you change your Set List?" Aldrine and Aaron share some examples of when they changed their Set List....

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/07/join-the-club-tuup21/ Join an Ukulele Club! This week, UU is singing the praises for Uke Clubs, and the Uke Community as a whole. A member gets the podcast rolling by asking for tips for their first in person Jam. The guys try to relieve this person's anxieties by explaining how welcoming 99% of Uke Players are. Aldrine suggest they get...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/06/balanced-as-all-things-should-be-tuup20/ Perfectly Balanced as all things should be. Aldrine has gathered the Infinity Stones and made the Snap to get Perfectly Balanced strings on his ukulele. Before opening that can of worms, we have some exciting news from Jake, and we pick a winner for the last Songwriting Challenge. The guys get a l...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/06/open-up-its-your-new-uke-tuup19/ How long does it take for your uke to Open up and be honest with you? It depends on how much time and emotional support you're offering your ukulele. Continuing from last week, Aldrine explains the different sonic qualities between his new uke and The Office Uke. The team also discusses how an instrument...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/06/ukulele-ronin-mark-danyo-tuup18/ Ronin (浪人), a Samurai without a lord or master. Like 7 Samurai, this week's guest were Ronin before they joined forces with Aldrine and started their band, One-Time. Besides being Aldrine's old bandmates, Mark and Danyo are our good friends, and experienced songwriters. With such talented musici...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/06/be-in-the-moment-mike-returns-tuup17/ "Be in the Moment," Magic Mike delivers these words of wisdom and more on this week's podcast. We start off the podcast by catching up with Mike, finding out where he works now, and who are some people he's played with. A UU member asks for help figuring out the key of her original song. The answer i...

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/05/wrong-notes-but-it-feels-so-right-tuup16/ How do you play the "Wrong" Note, but still make it feel right? Before that, UU discusses if a Low G String on your uke can cause damage, and why Low G Strings might break repeatedly. This leads to a look back at uke players using classical guitar strings, and the hype around new string sets. Whe...