“Our First Song” – Rock Class 101

In this lesson, we will be combining fingerpicking and strumming to create and play our first tune!

25 Question Lightning Round #1

You Asked 25 Ukulele Questions, I Answered.

25 Question Lightning Round #2

You Asked 25 Ukulele Questions, I Answered.

3 Tips for Songwriting on Ukulele

In this lesson, I’ll show you step-by-step how to write an original chord melody song, along with three additional songwriting tips.

A Guide for Overcoming Stage Fright – EP068

Published on July 9, 2024

In this session, Matt and Andrew share tips on becoming a confident performer on stage or in front of the camera.

An Intro to Fingerpicking on the Ukulele

While many other fretted instruments make use of different playing techniques, i.e. guitar and using picks, the ukulele was made for fingerpicking. Fingerpicking adds a warm tonal quality to your playing. This lesson is meant for the absolute beginner at fingerpicking.

An Intro to Right Hand Fingerpicking Technique

In this lesson, we will be learning two approaches for right hand fingerpicking.

Develop Proper Left Hand Ukulele Form

Published on December 21, 2015

In our second episode of ‘Live Lessons,’ we will be discussing proper left hand form when forming chord shapes and playing single notes. This live lesson will accompany a Technique & Theory 101 Lesson.

Develop Proper Right Hand Ukulele Form

In this lesson, we’ll be going over a handful of ways to improve your right hand technique including hand position, strumming, and fingerpicking approaches.

Guitar, Bass, and Drum Lessons

Enjoy access to over 20 additional free lessons for guitar, bass, and drums!

How to Add a Backbeat to Your Rhythm Playing (a.k.a Chucking or Chunking)

Adding a backbeat (slap) is one way to add a dynamic/percussive quality to your rhythm playing.

How to Do Hammer-Ons & Pull-Offs on the Ukulele

Hammer-Ons and Pull-Offs are great techniques to master because they add dynamics to your playing, while also cutting down on the picking work required by the right hand.

How to Do Slides on the Ukulele – EP084

Published on November 13, 2025

In this session, you’ll learn one of the coolest ukulele techniques: Slides. We’ll cover what slides are, why they’re used, and how to apply them to single notes, double stops, and chords. This lesson also includes a printable tab with five exercises to help you practice and perfect your slides.

How to Play a C Major Scale

The major scale is the parent, or root scale, in which every other scale is derived from. In modes, it is known as the first mode: Ionian.

How to Read Tabs, Chord Graphs, and Chart Symbols

Learn everything you need to be able to read tabs and notation for ukulele.