Rethink the Basics to Get Out of a Creative Rut on Ukulele
Using what you already know in a fresh way can lead to a very different musical outcome
winter 2023
Bill Wynne Rediscovers His Passion for Ukulele
By the time he was six, Wynne was writing charts for the family band
Review: 4stringboy Expands the Uke’s Harmonic Possibilities on ‘Vejr’
Instrumental album features ukulele in moody arrangements that include strings, piano, bass, and synthesizer
Check Out Fred Sokolow’s Chord-Melody Ukulele Arrangement of “Remember Me,” from Disney’s ‘Coco’
Chord-melody is a sophisticated, jazzy approach in which the melody is generally stated in the highest note of each chord
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Master Teacher and Multi-Instrumentalist Fred Sokolow Reflects on His Road to Uke
Though Sokolow came to the ukulele relatively late in his musical explorations, around the age of 50, he dove into the instrument with his characteristic curiosity and passion
Gatherings, Cruises, and Retreats: Check Out These 2023 Winter Ukulele Festivals
Even though winter is always a slow period for ukulele festivals, there are still some fun events taking place during the cold months around the U.S. both in-person and online.