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The Vintage Sounds and Stylings of Victor & Penny

UkeFest 2.0: James Hill’s Blueprint for the Future of Ukulele Festivals

Makaio Tenor ukuleles MKT-10 and MSMT-20 review

Ukulele Review: Chicago’s Makaio Strikes Right Balance of Performance and Playability with MKT-10 and MSMT-20 Tenors

Jake Shimabukuro (photo by Sienna Morales)

Jake Shimabukuro Takes Another Great Leap Forward—With a Lot of Help from his Friends

The release of the star-studded Jake & Friends is further proof (not that it’s needed) that there is no one in the ukulele universe quite like Jake Shimaukuro.... Read More...

kani ka pila lesson ukulele hawaii jam session

The Essence of Kani Ka Pila? Let’s Play Music Together!

The phrase “kani ka pila” has origins dating back 1940s Hawaii, and was most likely first used to describe early, informal jam sessions with ukulele.... Read More...

Bob Guz leads an Austin ukulele club jam.

Building a Ukulele Club: How to Make Your Group Fun, Strong, and Successful

We interviewed the leaders of some of the most popular and well-run ukulele clubs in the world to get their advice on building a better ukulele club. ... Read More...

Gerald Ross Lets his Right Hand Do The Talking on Ukulele

An essential part of Gerald Ross’ success playing the ukulele is his encyclopedic knowledge of multiple genres of music, from swing to old-time, Latin to jazz.... Read More...

Ukulele songs for beginners home on the range

Songs for Beginners: Learn a Fingerstyle Ukulele Arrangement of ‘Home on the Range’

In this beginner ukulele fingerstyle arrangement and tutorial we’ll take a look at an easy arrangement of “Home On The Range.”... Read More...

Quiz: What Type of Ukulele Player Are You?

You know which styles of ukulele music you like to play the most. And sure, you know which uke stars you idolize, but do you know what type of ukulele player y... Read More...

Make the Most of Your Practice with These Ukulele Scale Variations

In this beginner ukulele lesson you will learn some scale variations for C major & G mixolydian scales. This will help make the most out of your ukulele practice.... Read More...

Gerald Ross teaches click stroke on ukulele

Learn the Ukulele Click Stroke with Gerald Ross

Learn to play the click stroke on ukulele, a variation on clawhammer banjo-style playing that can be used to keep the beat while playing solo or with a group.... Read More...

How to Play Scales on Ukulele

Here you will learn two scales for ukulele: The C major scale and a similar sounding cousin, the G mixolydian scale.... Read More...

twisted wood switchback tenor ukulele detail

Ukulele Review: Twisted Wood’s Switchback Tenor has a Clear, Warm Sound

Twisted Wood's Switchback is an attractive ukulele with a cutaway, made from solid koa top and laminated back and sides made from koa, giving it a clear, warm sound.... Read More...