Published on February 10, 2020
The triplet strum is a technique that can be performed in multiple ways. In this session, you’ll learn 3 ways to do so! We recommend trying all 3 ways out and picking the one that feels the most comfortable to you.
Category Archives: All Live Lessons
How to Increase the Sustain of Notes & Chords on Ukulele – EP014
Published on January 13, 2020
In this session, we’ll take a seasoned beginner piece (“Toss a Coin to Your Witcher”) and show you multiple ways to approach playing it, so that you increase the sustain of your notes and chords. The tips you’ll learn in this session can be applied to any song!
Learn to Simplify Ukulele Arrangements – EP013
Published on December 9, 2019
In this session, we’ll take an intermediate level arrangement (“The Sound Of Silence”) and show you how to simplify it to make it more beginner-friendly. The tips you’ll learn in this session can be applied to any song!
Pros & Cons of Fingerpicking with Your Thumb – EP012
Published on November 11, 2019
In this session, we’ll look at the pros and cons of fingerpicking with ONLY your thumb. We’ll examine musical situations where this method prevails, and others where it may fall short.
Triplet Picking Technique – EP011
Published on October 14, 2019
In this session, you’ll learn the triplet picking technique used in classical guitar mainstays like, “Malagueña”. We’ll cover what triplets are from a rhythmic standpoint, as well as, how this technique creates a tremolo effect on the A string.
Tips for Memorizing Music – EP010
Published on September 9, 2019
Do you struggle with memorizing music? In this session, we’ll cover the do’s and don’ts when it comes to learning and memorizing new music.
Understanding & Using Dynamics – EP009
Published on August 12, 2019
Dynamics breathe life into our performance. But what exactly is it? And how do we incorporate it into our playing? Grab your uke and get ready to make it sing as we dive into the world of dynamics!
Practicing with a Metronome – EP008
Published on July 8, 2019
Have you ever felt lost or confused when trying to practice with a metronome? Worry not, as this month’s live lesson will lay down a clear path to help you see how rhythm fits within the walls of the “click”.
You’ll also learn why using a metronome is an incredibly valuable tool for practicing.
Playing with Finesse – EP007
Published on June 10, 2019
Have you ever learned a song note for note, but it just doesn’t sound right? Oftentimes it’s not only about playing the correct notes, but rather how you play them.
In this session, you’ll learn to train your ear to identify the overall timbre of the piece, as well as, tips and techniques to recreate the feel in your playing.
Ukulele Barre Chord Tutorial – EP006
Published on May 13, 2019
In this session, you’ll learn how to properly fret full and partial barre chords. We’ll also cover the main reasons why barre chords do not ring clear, AND, how to overcome these obstacles.
This lesson will move beyond ONLY barring with the index finger; as we’ll also be tackling chords that require barring with the middle and ring finger.