Lessons and Advice

Uke Pros Share Their Secrets for Amplifying with Good Tone

The quest for reproducing that perfect sound through speakers can take an entire lifetime, but we're here to help you get a head-start on chasing the perfect tone.

‘Aloha Kakahiaka’ | Learn a Chord-Melody Arrangement of a Classic Hawaiian Tune

This is a great two-chord song that showcases common greetings in the Hawaiian language.

Daniel Ward’s 8 Tips to Take Your Playing to the Next Level

Daniel Ward shares eight essential tips to help you improve your technique, expand your musical knowledge, and get more joy out of your playing.

You Can Teach Uke! Tips to Help Your Students Build Skills, Confidence, and Musical Joy

Sarah Maisel walks through ideas and exercises that work, and shares some suggestions for undertaking your own teaching journey.

Learn a Ukulele-Friendly Arrangement of Joni Mitchell’s “Both Sides Now”

There are many ways to play this classic tune, and here Jim Beloff shows you two.

Chord-Melody Lesson: Make Every Note Last

Daniel Ward teaches the magic in suspending a melody within chords and letting it all resonate.

“Tiptoe Through the Tulips” | Learn a Jazzy Ukulele Arrangement

Before Tiny Tim gave it his trademark twist, Nick Lucas’ 1929 version became the No. 1 song in America, spending ten weeks on the charts.

How to Choose the Best Way to Learn Ukulele

Explore the different avenues available for learning ukulele and find the path that is right for you.

“Rock That Cradle Lucy”–Learn a Baritone Version of this Old-Time Tune

This arrangement uses the thumb and fingers to play the melody and accompaniment simultaneously.

Baritone Ukulele Lesson–Drawing Inspiration from the Larger Sound and Deeper Tuning

If you’re bari-curious, explore what makes this versatile instrument so special.