Can you get by with piece of a song or do you really need the whole thing? - Moveable chord shapes workshop replay: https://liveukulele.com/register/4-27-24-workshop/ - 5/25/24 Zoom workshop on making smoother, easier, buzz-free chord changes: https://liveukulele.com/register/5-25-24-workshop/ Support the Show. Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/ Support the podcast: Buy video...

Sharing some stories and thoughts on receiving critique and the power of being open. Register for my Basic Moveable Chord Shapes workshop: https://liveukulele.com/register/4-27-24-workshop/ - Institute of Hawaiian Music: https://www.maui.hawaii.edu/ihm/program - George Kahumoku, Jr. Slack Key & ʻUkulele Workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/ Support the Show. Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources:...

Sammy Turton is a Denmark-based British ukulele player. He teaches out of a studio in Copenhagen and is a top-notch social media era virtuoso who would often rather create soundscapes than shred. In this conversation we covered teaching, Brexit, performing solo ukulele for the first time, and his search for the perfect (felt) thumbpick. Find Sammy on: https://www.4stringboy.com/ and across the social networks as @4stringboy. Join my Basic Chord Shapes Zoom workshop:...

In this episode I talk about how to improve your timing, how it's not as hard as people think, and give some examples of what to practice. 🔥 Sign up for my Understanding the Fretboard Zoom Workshop: https://liveukulele.com/register/3-23-24-workshop/ - Hawaiian Songs For Ukulele course ("Ua Noho Au A Kupa"): https://liveukulele.com/store/hawaiian-songs/ - "Zap" by Eric Johnson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtRk1YSpcKU Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get...

Some of the very best artists in Hawaiʻi are unknown outside of 50 miles. So is the case with my friend, Hualalai. In this episode we talk about all music being "Hawaiian" if you have Hawaiian blood, the importance of music/ukulele in day-to-day life, and our role in the TMT protest of 2015. Live Ukulele Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556463131359 Register for Zoom ukulele fretboard workshop: https://liveukulele.com/register/3-23-24-workshop/ Hualalai's YouTube:...

Some thoughts on how to vary your song approach and arrangement to create dynamics, emotion, and interest. Don't work super hard on learning to pick every syllable, instead use broad strokes within your playing and get more results for your efforts! - New forum area: https://community.liveukulele.com/session/sso?return_path=https://community.liveukulele.com/ - Ukulele Chord Shapes print book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ukulele-chord-shapes/print/ - Easy ukulele songs database:...

Hawaiʻi's premiere ukulele power duo tell all! From integrating into the Hawaiian uke scene to fundraising for Maui to the DIY ukulele artist experience. - Craigh and Sarah's website: https://www.craigandsarah.com/ - Four Strings at a Time: https://fourstringsatatime.org/ - Music & Meals for Maui Livestream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGHFq-CE2JI - Kākoʻo Maui Fund: https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/helpmaui/kakoomauifund/ - Maui Food Bank: https://mauifoodbank.org/ - Jason...

How to adapt material for any stage of your learning and use it for more purposes. - Ukulele Chord Shapes print version: https://liveukulele.com/store/ukulele-chord-shapes/print/ - The Ukulele Way: https://www.uketropolis.com/theukuleleway - "Kawika" by The Sunday Manoa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obd87eTV1CA - The Groove Workshop by Victor Wooten (now available as a digital stream): https://hudsonmusic.com/product/groove-workshop/ - My newsletter: https://liveukulele.com/signup/ - Live...

Amongst the greatest virtuoso ukulele players from Hawaiʻi is Hilo's own, Brittni Paiva. We talk about crazy practice hours, the new-age uke scene, music production, hearing your own songs on the stereo, and new original music. Episode resources: - Brittni's website: https://brittnipaiva.com/ - Brittni's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iambrittnipaiva/ - Brittni's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittnipaivamusic - Brittni's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iambrittnipaiva - New song...

Check out the new songbook here: https://liveukulele.com/store/single-string-songbook/ Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/ Support the podcast: Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0. Enter their gear giveaway every month while you're there...

A look ahead to upcoming projects, general talk story debrief, a song, and closing thoughts. - ʻUkulele Chord Shapes print edition: https://liveukulele.com/store/ukulele-chord-shapes/print/ - One-on-one uke lessons with Brad: https://liveukulele.com/store/one-on-one-lessons/ - A Legacy of Hawaiian Song & String by Raiatea Helm: https://www.kcpstrings.com/a-legacy-of-hawaiian-song-string - Maui Ola fire relief donation hub: https://www.mauiola.org/ Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's...

A conversation with Grammy-winning compilation contributor, Keoki Kahumoku, about the school of hard knocks, teaching, and bringing joy to folks with Hawaiian music. Keoki is the founder of the Center For Hawaiian Music Studies and perpetuated the teaching of Hawaiian music for many years at the Kahumoku ʻOhana Music & Lifestyle Workshop. He's a farmer, pig hunter, teacher, and musician with a feel for authentic Hawaiian music that is second to none. Resources: - Left Hand Technique...

In this episode I share about how to improve your ukulele tone with some actionable tips. Finger placement, angles, dangles, and more! !!! This episode is brought to you by my Groove Ukulele ebook - a complete guide to strumming in time and creating your own strumming patterns: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/ !!! Support the showJoin my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources:...

In this episode I explore the importance and characteristics of playing with good tone, how to get good tone, who has good tone, how it's different from timbre, and other thoughts. Resources: - Groove Ukulele: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/ - Kingside (my rock band): https://kingside808.com/ - Maui Ola benefit concert replay on Kahilu.tv: https://www.kahilu.tv/featured-category/videos/maui-ola-a-benefit-concert-for-maui - Kuʻu Kūlaiwi by Keanaliʻiomanae Bertlemann:...

This week is the launch of my new ebook, Groove Ukulele. It's all about strumming. Get 20% the new ebook until August 26th at midnight HST! https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/ In this episode I talk about the foundational concepts that most people miss when learning to strum. Resources: - Strumming Foundations crash course: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/workshop-1/ - Groove Ukulele ebook: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/ Support the show --- Like what...

A student requested I explore coming to the uke from another instrument vs. starting your musical journey on the ukulele. Here are some of my thoughts. Resources: - Uncle George's workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/ - JHUI: https://www.uketropolis.com/jhui Support the show --- Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal:...

In this episode I share some ideas for breaking a cycle of discouragement by re-framing your expectations for your ukulele journey. Inspired by an email from a reader. If you or someone you know struggles with mental illness, please reach out to services that can assist you in getting the help you need: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education. Sign up for my newsletter: https://liveukulele.com/signup/ - Iam Tongi singing "Cool Down" by Kolohe Kai on American Idol:...

Kris Fuchigami is on the podcast! A fellow ukulele player from the Big Island, Kris rocks it harder and better than most. In this interview he shares stories about getting his pride rubbed in the mud, encouraging the next generation, and navigating a music industry without CDs. Resources: - Ukulele Scales PDF bundle download (free): https://liveukulele.com/scales/#pdfs - Kris's website: https://www.krisfuchigami.com/ - Kris's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kris.fuchigami - Kris's...

In this episode I recap the George Kahumoku, Jr. Slack Key & Ukulele Workshop and share an interview with a longtime friend, Peter DeAquino. We talk about some ukulele gear, full time gigging, learning from the masters of Hawaiian music, and what the fair market value of live music is. Resources: - Peter on Facebook (live stream every Thursday): https://www.facebook.com/PeterDMaui/ - GKSK Workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/ Support the show --- Like what you hear? Support the...

The songs you choose to play can have a large impact on the quality of your learning and performing experience. Here are some tips to help you choose the right songs for the moment. Support the show --- Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to...

In this episode I discuss some of the things I've learned over the years that help an ukulele class keep a steady and productive pace while suiting every student's needs. James Hill interviews me for the Uketropolis Podcast: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab41d676 - George Kahumoku, Jr.'s Slack Key & ʻUkulele Workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/ Support the show --- Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons:...

Another great talk story with Seattle-based ʻukulele jazz phenom Neal Chin! He shared a cool chord movement he's learned playing more Brazilian music and how he encourages people to think about improvising on their ukes. - Neal's website: http://www.nealchin.com/ - Marco De Carvalho: https://marcodecarvalho.com/ Support the show --- Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi:...

A huge majority of strums you hear are more simple than you think. There's really only one strum motion and emphasis is built from that. In this episode I share how it works. Support the show --- Like what you hear? Support the podcast in these ways: Check out my top-notch ukulele lessons: https://liveukulele.com/store/ Leave a tip vis Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/bradbordessa or Paypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/liveukulele Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy...

Everyone talks about playing ukulele with good timing, but why does it actually matter? In this episode I discuss some thoughts on what makes the groove so important. Metronome challenge video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMk-8PorRKM Franz LM-FB-5 metronome: https://reverb.com/item/1227011-vintage-franz-electric-metronome-model-lm-fb-5-in-walnut-case BOSS DB-30 metronome (affiliate link): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnADgG Pro Metronome app: http://eumlab.com/pro-metronome/ Support the...