UkeFest 2.0: James Hill’s Blueprint for the Future of Ukulele Festivals
James Hill shares his thoughts on how ukulele festivals might evolve in this third wave of ukulele.
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Ukulele Review: Chicago’s Makaio Strikes Right Balance of Performance and Playability with MKT-10 and MSMT-20 Tenors
The MKT-10 (koa) and MSMT-20 (spalted mango) tenor ukuleles from Chicago ukulele maker Makaio deliver amazing playability at affordable prices.
Jake Shimabukuro Takes Another Great Leap Forward—With a Lot of Help from his Friends
The release of the star-studded Jake & Friends is further proof (not that it’s needed) that there is no one in the ukulele universe quite like Jake Shimaukuro.
Play Well with Others: Making the Most of Kani Ka Pila
The phrase “kani ka pila” has origins dating back 1940s Hawaii, and was most likely first used to describe early, informal jam sessions with ukulele
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Gerald Ross Lets his Right Hand Do The Talking on Ukulele
An essential part of Gerald Ross’ success playing the ukulele is his encyclopedic knowledge of multiple genres of music, from swing to old-time, Latin to jazz.
Learn the Ukulele Click Stroke with Gerald Ross
Learn to play the click stroke on ukulele, a variation on clawhammer banjo-style playing that can be used to keep the beat while playing solo or with a group.
Ukulele Review: Twisted Wood’s Switchback Tenor has a Clear, Warm Sound
Twisted Wood's Switchback is an attractive ukulele with a cutaway, made from solid koa top and laminated back and sides made from koa, giving it a clear, warm sound.
Uke Makers: Little River Ukuleles’ Dave Sigman is Adjusting Well to Island Living
After working in his California ukulele shop for almost 20 years, Little River Instruments' Dave Sigman recently relocated to one of his favorite spots in Hawaii.
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Enter to Win a Cordoba 35T-CE Tenor Ukulele
The 35T-CE tenor features all solid acacia for the top, back, and sides, with a beautiful rosewood bridge, binding, and fingerboard. The 35T-CE also features a soft cutaway, L.R. Baggs Five.O pickup, abalone rosette, rosewood binding, and Cordoba’s signature elevated…
Repairing a Vintage Martin Ukulele Without Losing Its Magic
During its lifetime this vintage Martin ukulele had acquired a sound that I’d describe as phenomenal, unworldly, and just magical. But now it needed repairs.