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“Fur Elise” – Ludwig van Beethoven
A classical adaption featuring 3 iconic themes from Beethoven’s piano masterpiece.
“I’m Yours” – Jason Mraz
I had a lot of fun arranging this tune! The backbeat (chucks/slaps) absolutely makes the arrangement stand out.
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 Exercises for Increasing Left Hand Reach on the Ukulele
Increasing our ability to stretch further with our left hand creates the ability to play new chords and perform more demanding pieces.
3 Exercises for Warming Up
Warming up before playing is the best way to prevent injury. In this lesson, you will learn 3 exercises that help to develop dexterity and technique in both hands.
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.
Add a Drum-Like Percussive Rhythm to Strumming
Move beyond chucking with this unique and creative way to add a drum inspired percussive rhythm to your ukulele playing.
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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 with Feeling
One of the most popular questions from my adult students is “how do I sound like (insert player)”? Perhaps a better question to ask is, how do you express yourself through the music?
Learn 3 Classic Rock Riffs on Ukulele
Learn how to play the riffs for “Sunshine of Your Love”, “Smoke on the Water”, and “Sweet Child O’ Mine” on Ukulele.
Learning Paths
Find out why having a plan is vital to your success in learning ukulele. In this lesson, you will learn how to create a step by step plan that takes you from the beginner to advanced level.
Swung Vs. Straight Rhythm Explained
A common stylistic approach used in Jazz and Blues Shuffles is to play with a swung rhythm. But, what exactly does it mean to “swing the rhythm”? That’s what we’ll be answering in this lesson.
Travis Picking – What is it? And How to Do it on the Ukulele!
Travis picking, named after Merle Travis, is a repetitive right hand picking pattern where the underlying chords continually change.