We went live with Jumpin Jim Beloff for music, conversation, and tips on playing a few choice tunes from the The Daily Ukulele: Another Year. Enjoy the replay here.
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.
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.
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.
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“I tell people to be careful what they buy at a flea market. It can change your life."
Madeira is the ancestral home of the modern-day ukulele
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. The rest, as they say, is history. The Beloff’s company Flea Market…
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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 indirectly reached many people who may otherwise never have picked up…
You’ve got the Spring 2025 issue of Ukulele and you’re ready to start playing. This is your one-stop destination for video lessons, performances, and demonstrations, so grab your ukulele and play your way through the latest issue! Sarah Maisel Gives Tips for Teaching Ukulele…