Learn to Play Tom Lehrer’s “So Long, Mom (A Song for World War III)”
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.
Build Story: The Process, Makers, and Pros and Cons Behind Commissioning a Custom Ukulele
A look at the process, how long it takes to get a custom instrument, how much it costs, and how to make sure you get just what you’re looking for.
Royal Ukes?
Will Grove-White tells the story of performing for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle.
The Beatles for Ukulele: Learn to Play “Eleanor Rigby” with Victoria Vox
This uke arrangement aims to capture the rhythm, harmony, and texture of the original's string octet in a simple, playable way.
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The Dublin Irish Festival Brings Ukers from 9 States Together for a Memorable Collaboration
Describing the members of Gadan sounds like the beginning of a joke—an Irishman, an American, and three Italians walk into a barre chord.
Perfect Pairing: Del Rey’s Singular Sound and Deep Connection to her Ron Phillips Resonator Uke
Explore how the relationship between builder, player, and repertoire forms a uniquely powerful and enduring bond.
Sketches of Spain: The Harmonic Minor Scale on Ukulele
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.
Learn to Play the Christmas Classic “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen”
With a little practice, you should soon be entertaining your friends and loved ones with this holiday favorite!
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Great Ukes: How Wilson Went From Slaughterhouses to Tennis Rackets, Creating Ashland Quality Line Soprano Ukuleles on the Way
Okay uke fans, here’s a little pop quiz: Back in the early 1900s, what did ukuleles have in common with tennis rackets?
Merry Times in Maryland at Strathmore UkeFest’s 17th Year
This festival is not only a celebration of the instrument, but a way to seriously improve one’s ukulele chops in a short amount of time.