Ukulele Underground Podcast

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/05/be-kind-rewind-tuup15/ Be kind, and Rewind. This week, the UU Team is taking a deep dive into Audio Engineering Techniques and Effects. Before that, let's rewind to the beginning of the podcast, and hear Aldrine explain why he strums with his fingers extended. Next, the guys demonstrate several options for a diminished chord switch, and...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/05/sweep-the-strings-johnny-tuup14/ There's no Wax On, Wax Off in this Dojo. This week, Aldrine is teaching the forbidden technique of Sweeping the Strings . We get to Aldrine's reveal after a member asks, "How can they practice ascending runs?" Aldrine also demonstrates Arpeggios and how to combine both Arpeggios and Sweep Picking....

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/05/whos-that-jakemon-ft-jake-shimabukuro-tuup13/ After talking about, referencing, and idolizing him, we finally have the "Jake Shimabukuro" on the podcast. The podcast starts off with some reflections on the last collab UU did with  Jake, and when he went from Aldrine's Idol to Aldrine's Hero. A question about disaster gigs leads Jake...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/04/my-dog-has-low-g-uup12/ This Week is all about Low G. The boys spend most of the podcast answering questions about translating tabs from High G to Low G. They also discuss Aaron's personal Low G ukulele, and playing Slash Chords (using a Low G). Next, a member has asks about adapting Piano Music to Ukulele. This leads nicely to A...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/04/collaboration-sauce-uup11/ This week, the team explores the Secret Sauce in a good Online Collaboration . Aldrine walks through UU's Collaboration process, Aaron gives insight into the video side of things, and Kahai recalls videos where the guys added more after, or needed to prepare in advance. They also talk about some of thei...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/04/walk-before-you-run-uup10/ You gotta WALK before you can RUN . Even though this seems logical, sometimes we all need a reminder to take things easy at first. It's a two question podcast this week. First, the guys give advice for how to respond when your ukulele has a problem. The meat and potatoes of this week's episode is answer...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/04/finding-the-fun-element-uup9/ This Week, the Team is on the search for the "Fun" Element, and Hawaiian Style. Before they embark on this journey, they start off the podcast with Song Submission reviews. It's part two of defining Hawaiian Music when the guys attempt to explain characteristics of Hawaiian Style. This proves to be j...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/03/truss-in-me-uup8/ Do you "Truss" us? This week, the Team answers what benefits Truss Rods add to ukuleles, and if they really need them? The guys also help a couple members with their humidity inquiries. Someone throws UU a fast one with, "How do you define Hawaiian Music?" Aldrine gives some of his favorite Jazz chord progressio...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/03/taking-off-the-training-wheels-uup7/ This week, UU Challenges players to take off their "Training Wheels". The podcast kicks off with a question about switching ukuleles during practice sessions. Aldrine restates some advice from his mentor, Jake, and the guys explain the pros and cons of switching ukes. When a listener asks how...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/03/what-is-your-vision-ft-andrew-molina-uup6/ "What is Your Vision?" This week, we're excited to have Andrew Molina on the podcast. Andrew is a Pro Uke player from Maui. During the podcast, Andrew shares insight to how he stays motivated and focused on his Vision. The podcast starts off with UU asking Andrew about his uke, what stri...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/03/cs-get-degrees-uup5/ As the saying goes, "C's Get Degrees". The boys give it the gold old college try, but tune in to see if they get their Degrees. The podcast starts off a little rocky with some technical problems, but the team charges on and gives tips for holding barre chords. UU offers feedback on a co-op Student Review with...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/02/ice-string-parlor-uup4/ What flavor Ice String do you prefer? Is it Mint, Chocolate, Mango, D'Addario's, Aquila's or Ghs? In this week's podcast, the team discusses Ice Cream Preferences and String Preferences. At the top of the podcast, a member asks the guys for advice regarding a crack in his ukulele. Should he ignore it, fix...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/02/revenge-of-the-hot-sauce-uup3/ The Hot Sauce is back with a vengeance. This is our 3rd Hot Sauce Taste Test and our 2nd Spicy Songwriting Challenge. Before we try the "Hottest" Hot Sauce, we have to answer some questions and give some feedback. The podcast starts off with Aldrine answering detailed pick and tuning questions from...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/02/melody-chords-which-came-first-uup2/ This Week, the UU Team asks the "Real" Chicken or Egg question: Melody, Chords, Which Came First? And what is more important? The guys explain their individual songwriting processes, and their personal takes on what is more important: Melody or Chords. Aldrine uses his own songs as examples of...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/02/new-podcast-who-dis-uup1/ We're back with a New Name and a New Intro! For the first episode of The Ukulele Underground Podcast, the team starts off with a couple of student Reviews. They follow up explaining where people can send their Student Reviews and Songwriting Submissions. This sends the guys into a tangent on good Graduat...

Podcast Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/01/tll-podcast-138-the-final-live-lesson/ Is this the Final Death of Live Lesson? Not really, We'll be back next week with a new name. In the meantime, "Please Remember Us?" As a Final Goodbye to Thursday Live Lesson, the guys start off with a question about Left Handed Players. Next, Aldrine explains why he's mostly seen playing a tenor uke,...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/01/tll-podcast-137-pro-uke-player-reacts/ You don't want to miss this Week's Live Lesson! Our Resident "PROFESSIONAL" Ukulele Player, Aldrine Guerrero, reacts to questions he has never seen before! Now, that we've got the Clickbait out of the way, we can actually talk about what happens in this week's Podcast. The guys start off wit...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/01/tll-podcast-136-hot-changes-incoming/ This week, the team eats Hot Sauces and has some Hot Announcements. Aldrine starts off the Live Lesson talking about changes to the Podcasts, changes to 1 on 1 Coaching, and the return of the UU+ Open Mics. Next, the guys dive right back into the Cliffhanger Question from last week. Aldrine g...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/01/tll-podcast-135-new-year-recording-tips/ The UU Team is back! And they're starting off on the right foot. With no technical problems, the guys dive right back in with Recording Tips, Microphones, and Home Recording Equipment suggestions. Aldrine asks Kahai and Aaron hoe their Holidays were, and makes an announcement about his own...

Podcast Show Nots and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/12/tll-podcast-134-delightful-moon-beats/ Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Rhyme , Get on up it's Live Lesson Time! For the last Live Lesson of the Year, the UU Team has a new set up, but bringing it back to the fundamentals of feeling the beat. A student Review leads the guys to demonstrate how to play along without Strumming or Picking Pa...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/12/tll-podcast-133-uus-2020-gift-guide/ We're making a list, and we're checking it twice. We're going to find out what are UU's top gifts for this Holiday Season. The guys bring recommendations for stocking stuffers, diy presents, practical tools, and top shelf gifts. The team starts out with suggestions for tuners, fretboard Oil, a...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/12/tll-podcast-132-electric-uke-divination/ This Week, the gang delivers powerful Psychic Divination on the future of the Solid Body Electric Uke. Call the Toll Free Number NOW to find out what's in store for these instruments. Aldrine states the changes in playing to accommodate the progress of Solid Body Ukes, Aaron divines who it...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/11/tll-podcast-131-listening-for-the-turkey/ How do you Listen for the Tur"Key" of a song? The team explains their process for using your ear to find the key of a song, and how you practice to build this skill. But first, the guys have to make their weekly 90's reference, and discuss the Ukulele Friends' Podcast they were just on. N...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/11/tll-podcast-130-high-gs-apologies/ This Week's Podcast starts off with a Public Apology from Aldrine. Mistakes were made in one of the previous Live Lessons, and Aldrine now knows the difference between a Major9 and an Add9 Chord. With that weight off his chest, Aldrine demonstrates and explains the reggae strum. He also introduc...

Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/10/tll-podcast-129-song-practice-routine/ This Week Aldrine breaks down how he would personally practice a song. Before he does, the team reviews the Songwriting Challenge Submissions and pick a winner for the giveaway. A new Songwriting Challenge is set using the same formula as the last one. The words the guys choose for this chal...