When the Southern California Ukulele Festival asked Jim Beloff to write a theme song, he came up with "Can't Help But Smile." Here, he teaches you how to play it.... Read More...
The action in this short excerpt from the new book "UKEtopia! Adventures in the Ukulele World" takes place in 1998, as the 3rd wave was still gaining momentum. ... Read More...
Born from the idea that people think of ukulele as a happy instrument incapable of channeling a sad song, Jim Beloff and Herb Ohta wrote "Blues on a Ukulele" in 2003.... Read More...
3 New Uke CDs Reviewed
Jake Shimabukuro
The Greatest Day
Given how Jake’s groundbreaking, off-the-cuff recording of him playing George Harrison’... Read More...
BY AUDREY COLEMAN | FROM THE FALL 2018 ISSUE OF UKULELE
“So you’re asking yourself, ‘Am I able to create a robust arrangement in such a way that with a handful... Read More...
By Whitney Phaneuf
Jim Beloff and his lovely wife Liz have been evangelizing the uke since 1992, after they purchased one at the Pasadena Rose Bowl Flea Market.... Read More...
There is no doubt that "Jumpin' Jim" Beloff is big reason why many of us are playing ukulele today. Through his books, DVDs, and workshops, he has directly and ... Read More...
Technically known as a “modulation,” a step-up key change can significantly raise the emotion and drama of a recording or performance. Here's how to use it in your songwriting.... Read More...