Joey Lusterman

Joined: March 28, 2014
Articles: 580

News

Uke Scene: A Triumphant Return to the Las Cruces UkeFest

the Las Cruces Ukes perform at Ukefest Las Cruces

For the 4-piece band the Smoking Jackets, seeing how Las Cruces Ukes nourished its members—even while they were just tiny boxes on a screen—made this year’s festival feel so triumphant.

Joey Lusterman
August 3, 2023

Chord by Chord

Everything You Need to Know About Borrowing Chords on Ukulele | Chord by Chord Lesson 10

In this lesson from our Chord by Chord video series, you'll learn how to borrow chords from outside keys to add a little bit of electricity to your music.

Joey Lusterman
July 31, 2023

Lessons and Advice

Learn Chord-Melody Style Ukulele with this Arrangement of ‘Down in the Valley’

Playing in chord melody style can make one person sound like a full band

Stories

Uke Tales: Purple Hair, Heirlooms, and More

In this round of Uke Tales, the ukulele leads to a hair-changing experience; a 1930s Martin Soprano helps memories live on; and ukulele groupies can be found in all ages.

Joey Lusterman
July 27, 2023

Enter to Win this Kala Revelator™ Nautilus Premium Korina Tenor Ukulele

1 GRAND PRIZE WINNER WILL RECEIVE The Revelator™ Nautilus Premium Korina Tenor; the flagship model of the Kala Revelator series. A slim line electro-acoustic ukulele that has all the acoustic tone and volume of a full body ukulele. The all…

Joey Lusterman
July 26, 2023

Lessons and Advice

Play Bob Dylan’s Country-Rock Classic “You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere“ on Ukulele

learn to play bob dylan's "You Ain't Goin Nowhere" on ukulele with Foggy Otis

Having only three chords and a strumming pattern that repeats throughout makes Bob Dylan's "You Aint Goin Nowhere" a perfect song for ukulele players of all ability levels.