The magical fairy instrument that will solve the world’s problems
It’s your uke. Play something that makes you happy. And the world can tag along.
If Seinfeld Played the Ukulele…
Even you if you only have a few minutes, it will walk you through exactly what you should be working on. Little tidbits that will add up over time to help you improve on your uke. — Not nearly as funny as an episode of Seinfeld, but then, he couldn’t play the ukulele.
The Mouse, the Cracker, and the Ukulele
This cute mouse trying to eat a crack may motivate you with your ukulele playing. Or it may just make you laugh.
Is your ukulele on the backburner?
These special activities, the things that you love, should be a priority. They keep you fresh, motivated, and happy.
What I’m working on this weekend (ukulele-wise)
What to do with your uke this weekend, you beast, you.
In Praise of Utter, Utter Boredom
Practice time on ukulele can be hard to come by. Mornings round the old Sullivan home are usually a busy bustle of bustling the boy busily out the door to school. But this morning somehow, the snacks were made, the clothes were on, the homework packed, and– There was nothing to do. 30 minutes. With…
How to organize your ukulele sheet music like a pro
Never fumble for the right song again. Grab with certainty!
Here’s what I learned about uke playing this morning
Why is a 10-year-old much, much better at making music than I am?
Scales on ukulele–worth the bother? (The best way to improve on uke)
When you want to start getting better, you’re going to want to take a looking at learning some scales on ukulele — it’s really a kind of ukulele super power!
The ukulele “secret” I will never teach you
Anything you can imagine is available at your fingertips by simply doing a quick search (including an easy ukulele course for brand new beginners!)
My Crappy Car vs. Your Ukulele
“I’ll finally be able to play any song, any style, any time. No practice required!”
Play ukulele with confidence
Ask yourself–why do you play the uke at all?
The easy-peasy Beatles guide to becoming an excellent musician
You don’t have to be a Beatle to be a great uke player.
Why so many ukulele emails?
These emails are here to cajole, finagle, elbow, encourage, and above all, REMIND you that, yes, it’s another day, and that’s another opportunity to think about the little instrument you love, and get it out, and PLAY IT.
So there’s this hobbit, a dwarf, and a ukulele…
Through the Swamp of Barre Chords, through the Dark Forest of Seemingly Pointless Scales, and toward the Land of Happy Uke Strumming…
How to make your uke playing (more) fun
When we play uke, it’s easy to focus in on the end result and get annoyed when the end result feels far away.
Struggling to Improve on Ukulele?
Knowing how to find out how to know something is nearly as good as knowing something.
Why I Love Being Your Ukulele Teacher
Here’s why I want to be your ukulele teacher. I honestly believe that VIDEO learning is better even than real-life-with-a-teacher learning — in most ways. The ONE way that it’s not is when you have question and you need an answer. And that’s why I want to be your ukulele teacher. Because when you take…
Free ukulele books???
Here’s a red-hot tip for you today. I still think ukulele how-to books are one of the best ways to get new knowledge. And bang-for-your-buck, books are the most economical source, too. But even better than cheap is FREE! HERE’S HOW: I installed this free browswer extension. Now when I go to a book site (like Amazon…
Why I am a big fat ukulele player
Curse you, 2020! Have your habits drastically changed during this weird year of 2020? I keep track of family expenses on the computer and I can run a quick report to see that someone in my family has stopped at Dunkin’ Doughnuts nearly EVERY SINGLE DAY in the last three months! It’s not a lot…
A Rare Ukulele Book Recommendation
A rare ukulele book recommendation for anyone intrested in learning movable chords and chord-melody style on uke.
Uke Songs NEED Sunshine and Moonlight…
The very best ukulele songs have one common attribute…