Ukulele Roundup: A Roaring Quintet of Banjo-Ukuleles
The banjo-ukulele is one of the most powerful spices in the ukulele world. Here are 5 banjoleles that you might want to add to your sonic selection.
Joey Lusterman
‘Lake Lady’ Charise Sowells Evokes Old-School Soul On Her Ukulele
From the Summer 2016 issue of Ukulele Magazine | BY ANNA PULLEY Charise Sowells, aka “Lake Lady,” has a voice that’s both decidedly modern and world-weary soulful. She started writing songs as a teenager with a Tascam 4-track, along the…
Intro to Flash Recorders. Plus 10 Ways They Can Aid Students & Teachers
From the Winter 2015 issue of Stage & Studio | BY FRAN GUIDRY One of the best ways to improve as a musician is to record your own playing. Sure, it can be frustrating and disappointing when you hear that you’re…
How to Sing and Play Ukulele at the Same Time: Practice Tips from James Hill
Are you struggling to sing and strum at the same time? Don’t worry, James Hill says, everyone has trouble at first. Remember, you’re trying to do three things at once: You’re trying to sing the melody, say the words, and…
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James Hill has Evolved from Being a Soloist to Being a Father, Singer, and Collaborator
From the Summer 2016 issue of Ukulele Magazine | BY ALEXA PETERS Ukulele and cello, it turns out, are a match made in heaven. That’s what solo instrumentalist James Hill discovered when he and his cellist wife Anne Janelle were asked to collaborate on an…
Add a Ukulele Flash Mob to Your List of #SummerGoals
From the Summer 2016 Issue of Ukulele Magazine | By Karen Peterson Up for some spontaneous, crazy uke fun this summer? Consider spreading your joy via what can be one of the most startling—and smile-inducing—street performances of them all: a…
Cocktail Hour: Favorites from the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz and Mya-Moe (Bonus: Learn to Play ‘Rye Whiskey’)
Monterey Bay Breeze Cocktail Santa Cruz, California, is best known for its majestic redwood forests and world-class surfing spots. But since the Ukulele Club of Santa Cruz launched a four-string revolution 14 years ago, it’s also become a destination for ukulele…
The Tiny Ukulele Makes Major Inroads In Berlin
From the Summer 2016 Issue of Ukulele Magazine | BY ELIZABETH RUSHE In cozy bars and venues dotted around Berlin, Germany, ukulele meet-ups attract lively crowds, from multi-instrumentalists to novices, as well as those who simply want to sit back and…
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How to Get the Most out of Your Ukulele Workshop
With great teachers from around the world teaching compelling classes at the same time, the question becomes, “How to choose?”
The Way You Approach Music in Practice Greatly Affects Your Success in Performance
From the Spring 2016 Issue of Stage & Studio | BY LOUISE LEE How you practice is a direct reflection of how you perform. Even if your playing in the practice room sounds good, you need to practice and learn…