How to Get the Most out of Your Online Ukulele Lessons
Learning ukulele through online classes or live video lessons with teachers has become part of the norm
Evanescence Singer To Release Ukulele-Powered Children’s Album
By Greg Olwell Amy Lee, the singer for the goth-influenced metal band Evanescence, returns with a new album that’s a departure from her band’s massive, dark sound. Inspired by her two-year-old son Jack, Lee is releasing Dream Too Much, a…
Peter Moon Picking ‘My Sweet Sweetie,’ This Week’s Throwback Thursday #TBT
By Greg Olwell For this week’s Throwback Thursday, we’re watching the great Peter Moon. In this video, taken from his 1999 instructional video “Magic of the Ukulele,” Moon fingerpicks a beautiful tune called “My Sweet Sweetie” with guitarist Dwight Kanae.…
World’s Largest Ukulele, According to Guinness
Though the title of “world’s largest ukulele” may be an oxymoronic concept, like “jumbo shrimp,” it’s a real thing and now belongs to Larry Stump for the massive ukulele he built.
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Matisyahu Surprises Ukulele Player with Sing-A-Long and Temporary Prison Release
By Greg Olwell The funny and strange tale of Maui ukulele player Clint Alama and reggae-rap artist Matisyahu continues to grow odder and more interesting. Alama’s brush with fame begins in late July, when someone began to accompany him as…
Cookie-lele Bake Off
The winners are here! Please join us in congratulating the winners of the Cookie-Lele Bake Off. Katie Yamaguchi placed in first, followed by our two runners up, Christina Muska and Kate Hope. In honor of these fabulous cookies and the…
The Dazzling Young Ukulele Star of ‘America’s Got Talent’ Shows Off Her Ukulele Collection
By Greg Olwell Grace VanderWaal, the young musician who wowed everyone with her powerful song on America’s Got Talent shows off her ukulele collection in this video, shot by Tania Savayan for The Journal News. While showing off her collection, the…
Ukulele Book Review: How Hawaiian Music Changed the World, Jake Live Note for Note, Plus Star Wars and Peanuts Sheet Music
This roundup of ukulele in print covers a nonfiction history book, an impressive note-for-note transcription, and two collections of sheet music
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Daniel Ward and Lil’ Rev Explore the Ukulele’s Expressiveness on Two New Releases
From the Fall 2016 issue of Ukulele | BY GREG OLWELL DANIEL WARD El Ukulele (Danielworldmusic) In addition to his regular appearances as a teacher and performer at ukulele festivals, Daniel Ward is talented and highly experienced player. Trained as…
First Look at Jake’s Wild New Album!
By Greg Olwell For his new album, living ukulele legend Jake Shimabukuro is jumping in a new direction. Nashville Sessions, which is scheduled for release September 23, features Jake recorded live in the studio with bassist Nolan Verner and drummer…