Joey Lusterman

Joined: March 28, 2014
Articles: 524

Stories

Uke Makers: Robert Yates of Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar Proves ‘Quality Does Not Have to Be Expensive’

robert yates of hawaiian ukulele and guitar

Robert Yates is a combination of musician, music educator, luthier, uke manufacturer, and owner of Hawaiian Ukulele & Guitar (aka HUG) on Hawaii's Big Island.

Joey Lusterman
June 4, 2021

News, Stories

Behind the Scenes of Craig & Sarah’s Not-So-Mini Uke Fests

sarah maisel and craig chee appearing in their not-so-mini uke fest

We started reading about uke club members devastated that all their planning and work for these events were for naught. So, we thought, why don't we do an online festival?

Joey Lusterman
May 28, 2021

Gear Reviews

8 New Ukes for 2021

BY BLAIR JACKSON | FROM THE SUMMER 2021 ISSUE OF UKULELE It was very disappointing not being able to spend the third week of January this year at the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, but, well, you know… Maybe next…

Joey Lusterman
May 21, 2021

Stories

Do You Own the Songs You Strum on Your Ukulele? Understanding Copyrights and the Public Domain

ukulele close up with James Madison and chord shape superimposed

Once copyrights have expired, you’re free to perform, record, and reuse a song without permission. But what if you’re interested in something a little more recent?

Joey Lusterman
May 21, 2021

Lessons and Advice

UkeTube DIY: 5 Ways to Make Your Best Ukulele Video Yet

DIY Ukulele Video Tips Lessons Uke Magazine Craig Chee

These are a few of the most important tips I've learned as a ukulele teacher and performer that will help you look (and sound) your best in your videos.

Joey Lusterman
May 14, 2021

Stories

Kris Fuchigami Mixes Flash and Heart in His Ukulele Playing

Fuchigami’s road to success turned out to be a lot rockier than he expected it to be after that borderline-miraculous first day learning a Jake Shimabukuro song.

Joey Lusterman
May 12, 2021

Stories

Why I Uke: Peter, Paul and Mary’s Noel Paul Stookey Says ‘What’s Not to Love?’

Noel Paul Stookey of Peter, Paul and Mary smiling and holding a ukulele

Chances are you know Noel Paul Stookey as part of the iconic folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary. Less known is that Noel played ukulele in his pre-folk days.

Joey Lusterman
May 3, 2021

News

For Five Decades Roy and Kathy Sakuma Have Championed Hawaiian Ukulele

Roy and Kathy Sakuma have dedicated themselves to promoting the ukulele. Roy is the most successful and influential ukulele teacher ever— nurturing thousands.