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James Hill is a successful Canadian ukulele player and educator known for such popular uke book series as Ukulele in the Classroom and The Ukulele Way and his online education hub called Uketroplis. He has recorded several albums and often performs with his cellist wife Anne Janelle.

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In the Loop: How to Use—or Not Use—a Looper Pedal with Ukulele

Imagine being your own one-person band, comprised entirely of ukuleles! It only takes one small tool: a looper. Here's some advice from the pros on how to use a looper with ukulele.... Read More...

UkeFest 2.0: James Hill’s Blueprint for the Future of Ukulele Festivals

James Hill shares his thoughts on how ukulele festivals might evolve in this third wave of ukulele.... Read More...

James Hill’s Uketropolis Raises the Stakes for Online Learning

BY JIM D’VILLE | FROM THE WINTER 2020 ISSUE OF UKULELE Canadian ukulele master James Hill has spent the last year building a community called Uketropolis. Y... Read More...

Ukulele Sessions Presents James Hill & Anne Janelle

James Hill and Anne Janelle play three songs for our cameras on this Ukulele Session, including two old-time classics and an original written by James Hill.... Read More...

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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 a... Read More...

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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 instrumentali... Read More...

Reel Good: Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With Ukulele Masters John King and James Hill

By Greg Olwell With this week’s Throwback Thursday falling on St. Patrick’s Day, it just seemed right to feature a little Irish music. Back at the Portlan... Read More...

Five Days of Ukulele Bliss in Maryland

The lineup of performers and workshop hosts for this year's Uke and Guitar Summit in North Bethesda, Maryland will include Victoria Vox, James Hill, Stuart ... Read More...

Watch James Hill Play Ukulele With Chopsticks And A Comb

What do you get when you cross a ukulele maetsro with a set of chopsticks and a comb? A performance that will blow your mind! Enjoy this video from James' sold out concert at Don Quixote's International Music Hall in Felton, California.... Read More...