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Published on February 13, 2021
In this session, we’ll debunk the mystic behind the circle of fifths. You’ll learn why this tool is revered in music theory applications and how it can be applied to ukulele playing.
Published on January 9, 2021
In this session, you’ll learn 5 tips that will keep you inspired and help prevent ukulele burnout.
Published on December 12, 2020
In this session, you’ll learn how to become a more confident performer, student, and overall ukulele player.
Published on November 14, 2020
In this session, I want to tell you about 5 ukulele players I think you should know. These are players that have greatly inspired and influenced me. Be sure to check each of them out!
Published on October 10, 2020
In this session, we’re tackling one of the most nerve-wrecking experiences: What to play when someone asks to hear us play. We’ll share tips to help ease your nerves, as well as, ideas for entering this situation fully prepared.
Published on September 12, 2020
In this month’s session, you’ll learn 3 steps that will streamline your ability to progress as a musician.
The 3 steps, known as “The 3 E’s”, are: Education (learning new things), Experience (practicing those new things), and Exposure (getting feedback from someone on those things).
Published on August 8, 2020
In this session, we’ll explore the difference between practicing with intent vs. playing things that you’ve already mastered. Oftentimes, the latter gets a bad rap, but as you’ll find out, having a balance between the two helps you become a better player.
Published on July 11, 2020
A commonly asked question in the ukulele world is: What is the difference between High G and Low G ukuleles? In this session, we’ll be answering just that! We’ll also tackle: The strengths and weaknesses of each; and why you would pick one over the other.
Published on June 9, 2020
Our ukulele journey usually begins by learning to play the instrument in a solo setting. As your skills improve, it’s only natural to branch out and perform in an ensemble setting.
And that’s what this session is all about! You’ll take your first step by learning how to play a riff and strum pattern alongside a drum, bass, and guitar backing track.
Published on May 14, 2020
Tremolo picking is a technique used by many virtuosic players, such as Taimane. In a nutshell, it allows you to play notes on one string at super sonic speeds!
In this session, you’ll learn how to perform the technique by using the nail of your thumb.
Published on April 16, 2020
Rubato is a stylistic approach used to amplify emotion in music. This is accomplished through tempo alteration, specifically via speeding up or slowing down in sections. When executed properly, it can add a “human element” to your performance. This creates a nice contrast to playing perfectly in-time, which can come across as sounding robotic.
This session explains when and how to implement rubato. We’ll also cover the pitfalls of abusing it… which can sound like you are playing “out of time”.
Published on March 9, 2020
Music is comprised of 3 elements: Melody, Harmony, and Rhythm. In this session, we’ll take a look at each element separately before showing you how they come together to create music!
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.
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!
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!