Lessons and Advice

Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel share tips (and show you how playing an open mic can be one of the most rewarding things you'll do!)

This mellow, jazz-flavored arrangement is based on Chet Baker’s version of the timeless standard.

This arrangement, shaped by a steady tonal center, works equally well under the vocal or as a solo instrumental.

Understanding inversions doesn’t just add chords to your vocabulary—it gives you options, confidence, and the freedom to relax, jam, and enjoy the music.

From Cold War antics to lampooning Boston’s pigeon-control methods, Lehrer was witty, wry, and scathingly hilarious—and his songs fit the ukulele beautifully.

This uke arrangement aims to capture the rhythm, harmony, and texture of the original's string octet in a simple, playable way.

Learn what the harmonic minor is, where it came from, and why it creates such a distinctive sound—then put it all together in a Spanish-style etude.

With a little practice, you should soon be entertaining your friends and loved ones with this holiday favorite!