Remembering Uncle Zac
Both in his professional career and personal life, Peter Zaccagnino (aka Uncle Zac) inspired as many people as he could to play the ukulele.
Review: Ohana SK-270M Super Soprano is a Punchy, Deep-Sounding Ukulele
A solid acacia super soprano ukulele built with the precision and playability fitting a higher end model.
Marcy Marxer Demystifies Chord Inversions on Ukulele
Understanding inversions doesn’t just add chords to your vocabulary—it gives you options, confidence, and the freedom to relax, jam, and enjoy the music.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.