Nail Care For Ukulele Players – EP050
Published on January 10, 2023
In this session, we’ll discuss how fingernails (regardless of length) can shape your tone. We’ll also cover the basics of maintaining your nails.
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Published on January 10, 2023
In this session, we’ll discuss how fingernails (regardless of length) can shape your tone. We’ll also cover the basics of maintaining your nails.
Published on December 13, 2022
Kickoff 2023 with three practicing tips to maximize your ukulele growth!
Published on November 8, 2022
In his 2008 book Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell states that it takes approximately 10,000 hours to master something. In this session, I’ll share my thoughts and experiences on whether this is true.
Published on October 11, 2022
Most of the time, playing and practicing ukulele is fun, challenging, and exciting! But sometimes, it can feel discouraging. Especially if we start comparing where we’re at versus others.
In this session, Matt shares how he overcame his self-doubt to achieve 3 BIG GOALS in his ukulele playing! And why you should strive to be better than you were yesterday, instead of being in competition with others.
Published on September 13, 2022
Some critics condemn the ukulele as an underdog instrument. But in recent years, it’s made a blazing comeback to reach new heights of popularity. In this session, you’ll find out what gives the mighty four-stringer an edge over its six-string cousin.
Published on August 13, 2022
In this session, you’ll learn how to transform a simple chord melody into intricate fingerstyle playing. To demonstrate this, we’ll show you 3 levels of complexity playing “Kids” by indie rock band MGMT!
Published on July 9, 2022
Learn a soloing technique unique to the ukulele that utilizes your favorite strum patterns.
Published on June 4, 2022
In this session, we’ll break down Jake Shimabukuro’s incredible arrangement of “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.”
Published on May 14, 2022
Has playing ukulele ever felt stale or boring? It’s time to bring back the FUN when practicing and performing. Satisfaction comes not just from working hard toward your goals, but giving yourself permission to enjoy the journey.
Published on April 9, 2022
In this session, you’ll learn why the biggest issue with tablature is the lack of information it provides. Tablature alone tells us nothing about the duration (rhythmic value) of the notes and chords to play. But if you learn to decipher the value of the dots in standard notation, you can play any sheet music placed in front of you!
Published on March 12, 2022
Are you beginning your ukulele journey? Or maybe you’ve played for awhile and need to recap the fundamentals? If you answered yes to either, then this video is for you!
We’ll cover everything you need to know to become familiar with your new instrument and start learning how to play right away!
Published on February 12, 2022
In this session, you’ll learn three tips that will help you change between chords FASTER! These tips can be used for fingerstyle playing or strumming.
Published on January 8, 2022
In this session, you’ll learn how to correct common strumming mistakes that can affect form, tone and note clarity.
Published on December 11, 2021
In this session, we’ll continue our deep dive into scales and modes. This month, our focus is on parallel modes. Which explains how each of the seven major scale modes are unique.
Published on November 13, 2021
Over the next two sessions, you’ll learn how scales and modes interact with each other. This month, we’ll look at relative modes. Which is a great starting point for learning how to solo up and down the neck.