This series provides lessons with a focus on fingerpicking, soloing, and strumming that will help you in real-life experiences, such as jamming with other musicians.
A Hard Rock Riff & Solo – EP019
Learn to play a hard rock riff and solo along with a full-band jam track!
“April Smiles” – EP018
Usher in spring by learning to play this beautiful song twice! Once as a solo chord melody and again as a duet.
“Parrothead Blues” – EP017
Learn to play 2 blues solos over a Jimmy Buffet inspired backing track.
50s Rock & Blues – EP016
Learn a 50s-inspired chord progression that tastefully splices in blues licks. Plus, you’ll get to play ukulele alongside U-Bass and guitar.
Uke Blues: Splicing Rhythm with Licks – EP015
In this blues lesson, you’ll learn to interchange between lead and rhythm to create the sound of a one-man band.
5 Strum Patterns: 5 Levels – EP014
In this ukulele lesson, you’ll learn five strum patterns that progressively increase in difficulty.
“Soaring Leads” – EP013
In this lesson, you’ll learn 2 melodic solos set to an anthemic backing track consisting of drums, keys and bass.
3 Levels of Walking Bass Lines for Blues Ukulele – EP012
In this lesson, you’ll learn three walking bass lines for blues ukulele. Each bass line is leveled by difficulty: Beginner, intermediate, and advanced.
Reggae Rhythm & Riff – EP011
In this lesson, you’ll learn the strum pattern that defines Reggae rhythm, as well as, a riff that’s a lot of fun to play! But the best part is, you’ll put it all together to jam alongside a full band backing track (Drums & U-Bass).
Spice Up Your Rhythm Playing – EP010
In this lesson, you’ll learn 8 ways to vary your rhythm playing. The big takeaway here is that these concepts can be applied to any song, helping you to expand your rhythmic playing vocabulary.
12 Bar Jazz Blues – EP009
In this lesson, we’ll take a standard 12 bar blues and alter it to create a more colorful and Jazz-esque tonal landscape. You’ll learn to play a melody, solo, and rhythm over a full band backing track; which includes: Ukulele + U-Bass + Drums.
Bossa Nova – EP008 (U-Bass Lesson)
In this U-Bass lesson, you will learn a melodic bass line that highlights the chord changes and rhythmic feel of a Bossa Nova piece.
Bossa Nova – EP008
In our second lesson featuring U-Bass and Drums, you will learn a jazzy chord progression played with a Bossa Nova rhythm. You’ll also learn a latin-infused melody and solo that is played over the rhythm.
“Paint It Blacker” – EP007 (U-Bass Lesson)
In this “Rolling Stones Style” U-Bass lesson, you will learn a rock bass line with a focus on playing in the pocket.
“Paint It Blacker” – EP007
In our first lesson featuring U-Bass and Drums, you will learn a song in the style of The Rolling Stones.