Uke Makers: Tomas Braverman Draws from his Furniture-Making Background to Craft Museum-Quality Ukuleles in Hawaii
Learn about this unique woodworker and his unusual path to making fine ukuleles.
Learn to Play Tom Lehrer’s “So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III)”
From Cold War antics to lampooning Boston’s pigeon-control methods, Lehrer was witty, wry, and scathingly hilarious—and his songs fit the ukulele beautifully.
Build Story: The Process, Makers, and Pros and Cons Behind Commissioning a Custom Ukulele
A look at the process, how long it takes to get a custom instrument, how much it costs, and how to make sure you get just what you’re looking for.
Royal Ukes?
Will Grove-White tells the story of performing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.
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The Beatles for Ukulele: Learn to Play “Eleanor Rigby” with Victoria Vox
This uke arrangement aims to capture the rhythm, harmony, and texture of the original's string octet in a simple, playable way.
The Dublin Irish Festival Brings Ukers from 9 States Together for a Memorable Collaboration
Describing the members of Gadan sounds like the beginning of a joke—an Irishman, an American, and three Italians walk into a barre chord.
Perfect Pairing: Del Rey’s Singular Sound and Deep Connection to her Ron Phillips Resonator Uke
Explore how the relationship between builder, player, and repertoire forms a uniquely powerful and enduring bond.
Sketches of Spain: The Harmonic Minor Scale on Ukulele
Learn what the harmonic minor is, where it came from, and why it creates such a distinctive sound—then put it all together in a Spanish-style etude.
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Learn to Play the Christmas Classic “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
With a little practice, you should soon be entertaining your friends and loved ones with this holiday favorite!
Great Ukes: How Wilson Went From Slaughterhouses to Tennis Rackets, Creating Ashland Quality Line Soprano Ukuleles on the Way
Okay uke fans, here’s a little pop quiz: Back in the early 1900s, what did ukuleles have in common with tennis rackets?