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Ukulele Underground Podcast
The NEXT Generation | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #140
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-next-generation-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-140.166767/ This Week, the guys get to talk to the Next Generation of Ukulele Player, and the Son of one of the UU founders, Mason. Mason comes ready to represent with his own Aldrine Guerrero accessories. We find out what first made Mason interested in learning Ukulele, what was his first song, and how Mason has been seriously practicing the Ukulele for the last year. Aldrine also reveals to Mason facts about his dad, Ryan's past music history. It was a blast to have Mason come hang out with the "Oldies".
2024-11-05
1h 10
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Triplet Threat | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #32
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/09/triplet-threat-tuup32/ The "Masters" are back this week to show you how to "Master" the Ukulele (not really). The guys open the podcast by explaining why they don't like to use the word, "Master." A Student Review kicks off a discussion on Wah Pedals. Another member asks the team what are their favorite ukulele instrumentals? With so many choices, Aldrine manages to narrow it down to his top 5. Aaron gives a more personal answer, and Kahai names his Top 2 instrumentals while escaping the cops. Someone challenges Aldrine's "Master" credentials by asking...
2021-09-17
1h 06
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Fundamentals, Foundations & Application | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #31
Post Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/09/fundamentals-foundations-application-tuup31/ This week the team discuss Fundamentals that are often overlooked, but necessary. The podcast is jumpstarted with a reminder of the Songwriting Challenge, and an announcement of a future guest. Aldrine tackles last week's cliffhanger question with an example of Kalei adapting to a double course ukulele. We get to the meat of the podcast when a member asks how to hold the Soprano? Holding your Ukulele Fundamentals are reviewed, and UU restates the importance of having a good foundation. Someone asks for fun ways to know y...
2021-09-10
1h 19
Ukulele Underground Podcast
To Strap or Not to Strap? | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #30
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/09/to-strap-or-not-to-strap-tuup30/ To Strap or Not to Strap, that is the question. This week's podcast is all about Straps: playing with them and playing without; the pros and cons; and the different types of Straps. Before the podcast ends, the guys also get in some questions about Double Course Ukuleles (5-8 String Ukuleles).
2021-09-03
1h 07
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Meeting Our Heroes | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #29
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/08/meeting-our-heroes-tuup29/ Would you meet your Heroes? This week the guys recount experiences when they met Celebrities, and their Musical Heroes. Before we get to that, the last Songwriting Challenge Winners are announced, and a new Theme Song Challenge is set. Kahai starts this week's main topic by relating when he met Jake, and Loren Bouchard. Aaron shares how meeting Danielle ate the Sandwich went as he expected. Aldrine recaps how the Cruz family has personally helped him as a musician. The team spends the rest of the podcast...
2021-08-26
1h 07
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Paying Our Respect | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #28
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/08/paying-our-respect-tuup28/ This week's podcast, we're paying respect to Ukulele and Slack Key Legend, Hal Kinnaman. The team discuss Hal's Legacy and how he personally effected Ukulele Underground. Aldrine shares the famous Spider Warmup originally taught by Hal. Using Hal as an example, the guys talk about people coming to Hawaii and learning Hawaiian music. They also consider the importance of perpetuating culture, and why some people might guard traditions more securely. This leads to a conversation on respect when passing on culture. Other topics included this week are...
2021-08-19
1h 01
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Stage Fright to Flow State | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #27
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/08/stage-fright-to-flow-state-tuup27/ How do you overcome Stage Fright, and enter the Flow State? Aldrine starts off by suggesting a thought exercise to help focus during a performance. Kahai gives a tip from a magician, and while Aaron doesn't get stage fright, he still talks through things that help keep him calm. Aldrine then explains why Liquid Courage doesn't work for him, and Kahai reassures that most audience members won't even remember your mistakes. The guys go to the opposite end of the performance spectrum, and discuss the Zone...
2021-08-14
1h 06
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Musical Maturity (ft. Magic Mike) | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #26
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/08/musical-maturity-ft-magic-mike-tuup26/ For a podcast on Musical Maturity, we had to bring back one of the most "Mature" Musicians we know, Magic Mike. Before we dive into the importance of Musical Maturity, we ask Mike who his favorite street fighter character is and if he has a UU Shirt? This leads the crew to talk about the history of UU shirts and some of the rarest UU shirts. Mike shares his backstory of performing and how he got into music education. Members ask for help identifying what key their...
2021-08-07
1h 14
Ukulele Underground Podcast
The Origin of Manny | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #25
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/07/the-origin-of-manny-tuup25/ Learn the origins of THE MANNY THE ROOSTER. This may not happen again, so take this opportunity to hear the backstory of UU's infamous celeb. The podcast starts off more light heartedly with Aldrine showing a present he received from Mike. Next, the guys give their individual picks for best tonewoods. They also discuss why tonewoods shouldn't be your only deciding factor, and sustainable wood alternatives. The team gives some tempo and panning advice to a member before talking about the one (and not so only...
2021-07-30
59 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Favorite Duet (ft. Craig and Sarah) | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #24
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/07/favorite-duet-ft-craig-and-sarah-tuup24/ This week we are joined by our favorite Ukulele Duet, Craig and Sarah. Craig and Sarah are some of the best players, teachers, and organizers in the Uke Community, and we are lucky to have known them for a long time. The team looks back to when they met Craig and Sarah, and we hear their side of the stories. Next, Aldrine and Craig recount their first time working and touring together. We get the backstory of how Craig and Sarah met, and who they have...
2021-07-23
1h 10
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Artificial Harmonic Math | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #23
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/07/artificial-harmonic-math-tuup23/ Learn the Math behind Artificial Harmonics. Before Aldrine reveals the secret, we talk about Spicy Chicken Sandwiches and Byron Yasui's book. A question of how to handle song request leads to a discussion on hecklers, banter, and stand up comedy. When a member asks for an explanation, Aldrine shows the technique and Math used to play Artificial Harmonics. The podcast is topped off with some Student Reviews, and a promise to get Craig and Sarah on next week.
2021-07-16
1h 10
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Cement Your Songs | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #22
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/07/cement-your-songs-tuup22/ Should you play different songs, or should you play the same song request again? These are the conundrums, the UU Team is tackling this week. It starts off with a questions from last week, "How often do you change your Set List?" Aldrine and Aaron share some examples of when they changed their Set List. Aldrine also explains why it's good to set audience expectation by cementing your songs. Another member asks what makes good opening songs? This leads a discussion on songs that are overly...
2021-07-10
1h 03
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Join the Club! | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #21
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/07/join-the-club-tuup21/ Join an Ukulele Club! This week, UU is singing the praises for Uke Clubs, and the Uke Community as a whole. A member gets the podcast rolling by asking for tips for their first in person Jam. The guys try to relieve this person's anxieties by explaining how welcoming 99% of Uke Players are. Aldrine suggest they get ready to talk about the specs of their uke, and gives his own experience of going to a Uke club incognito. The team also share their one "Weird" experience with...
2021-07-03
1h 05
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Balanced, as all things should be | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #20
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/06/balanced-as-all-things-should-be-tuup20/ Perfectly Balanced as all things should be. Aldrine has gathered the Infinity Stones and made the Snap to get Perfectly Balanced strings on his ukulele. Before opening that can of worms, we have some exciting news from Jake, and we pick a winner for the last Songwriting Challenge. The guys get a little side tracked with food and food related songs, but tie it back in with a new Songwriting Challenge. Someone asks what the inlay is on Aldrine's new uke, and it reminds the boys of...
2021-06-25
1h 08
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Open Up, It's Your New Uke! | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #19
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/06/open-up-its-your-new-uke-tuup19/ How long does it take for your uke to Open up and be honest with you? It depends on how much time and emotional support you're offering your ukulele. Continuing from last week, Aldrine explains the different sonic qualities between his new uke and The Office Uke. The team also discusses how an instrument needs time and attention to really develop it's sound. This leads to Aldrine recounting some of his Favorite Sounding Ukuleles, and one ukulele in particular called "The Hammer". Next, A member asks where...
2021-06-18
58 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Ukulele Ronin (ft. Mark and Danyo) | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #18
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/06/ukulele-ronin-mark-danyo-tuup18/ Ronin (浪人), a Samurai without a lord or master. Like 7 Samurai, this week's guest were Ronin before they joined forces with Aldrine and started their band, One-Time. Besides being Aldrine's old bandmates, Mark and Danyo are our good friends, and experienced songwriters. With such talented musicians as guest, the majority of this week's podcast is spent on songwriting advice: how to get started, equipment/software for recording, and what artist inspire their songwriting. Aldrine, Mark and Danyo also take a look back on their early days of reco...
2021-06-11
1h 15
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Be in the Moment (Mike Returns) | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #17
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/06/be-in-the-moment-mike-returns-tuup17/ "Be in the Moment," Magic Mike delivers these words of wisdom and more on this week's podcast. We start off the podcast by catching up with Mike, finding out where he works now, and who are some people he's played with. A UU member asks for help figuring out the key of her original song. The answer isn't quite that simple, but Mike gives his best guest, and makes suggestions for how she can solo during it. The Team discuss other examples of songs without straightforward keys, a...
2021-06-04
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
"Wrong" Notes, but it Feels so Right | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #16
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/05/wrong-notes-but-it-feels-so-right-tuup16/ How do you play the "Wrong" Note, but still make it feel right? Before that, UU discusses if a Low G String on your uke can cause damage, and why Low G Strings might break repeatedly. This leads to a look back at uke players using classical guitar strings, and the hype around new string sets. When a member asks what scales to play during a blues improv, Aldrine demonstrates starting simple with pentatonic scales, then he shows how you can go to another level by playing...
2021-05-28
1h 03
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Be Kind, Rewind | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #15
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/05/be-kind-rewind-tuup15/ Be kind, and Rewind. This week, the UU Team is taking a deep dive into Audio Engineering Techniques and Effects. Before that, let's rewind to the beginning of the podcast, and hear Aldrine explain why he strums with his fingers extended. Next, the guys demonstrate several options for a diminished chord switch, and give a quick Student Review. Of course UU needs to make a food related tangent before getting to the main topic. Aldrine and Kahai give their EQ and Reverb Tips while the guys come...
2021-05-22
1h 01
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Sweep the Strings Johnny! | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #14
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/05/sweep-the-strings-johnny-tuup14/ There's no Wax On, Wax Off in this Dojo. This week, Aldrine is teaching the forbidden technique of Sweeping the Strings. We get to Aldrine's reveal after a member asks, "How can they practice ascending runs?" Aldrine also demonstrates Arpeggios and how to combine both Arpeggios and Sweep Picking. The guys talk about how your ukulele size does/does not not affect this technique, and how you can build up to playing it fast. This leads to Aldrine explaining how he got caught for not practicing...
2021-05-14
1h 14
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Who's that Jakémon? (ft. Jake Shimabukuro) | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #13
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/05/whos-that-jakemon-ft-jake-shimabukuro-tuup13/ After talking about, referencing, and idolizing him, we finally have the "Jake Shimabukuro" on the podcast. The podcast starts off with some reflections on the last collab UU did with Jake, and when he went from Aldrine's Idol to Aldrine's Hero. A question about disaster gigs leads Jake to explain how he learned and grew from those experiences. When we ask the legend what his uke size preferences are, we also get a history of his personal ukuleles, and an origin of the Flattop Kamaka Headstock. Aldrine a...
2021-05-07
1h 05
Ukulele Underground Podcast
My Dog Has Low G | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #12
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/04/my-dog-has-low-g-uup12/ This Week is all about Low G. The boys spend most of the podcast answering questions about translating tabs from High G to Low G. They also discuss Aaron's personal Low G ukulele, and playing Slash Chords (using a Low G). Next, a member has asks about adapting Piano Music to Ukulele. This leads nicely to Aldrine talking about Jake's song, Piano Forte, and his story about playing with Jake. We can officially announce that Jake will be on the podcast in two weeks (May 6th...
2021-04-23
1h 11
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Collaboration Sauce | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #11
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/04/collaboration-sauce-uup11/ This week, the team explores the Secret Sauce in a good Online Collaboration. Aldrine walks through UU's Collaboration process, Aaron gives insight into the video side of things, and Kahai recalls videos where the guys added more after, or needed to prepare in advance. They also talk about some of their favorite collaborations, and share some behind the scenes details of their favorite videos. A member asks about the pros and cons of fingerpicking with 3 vs 4 fingers. At the end of the podcast, UU tries more...
2021-04-16
58 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
WALK Before You RUN | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #10
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/04/walk-before-you-run-uup10/ You gotta WALK before you can RUN. Even though this seems logical, sometimes we all need a reminder to take things easy at first. It's a two question podcast this week. First, the guys give advice for how to respond when your ukulele has a problem. The meat and potatoes of this week's episode is answering the question, "How do you know the key of a song based off of just the chords?" The team explains how you can find the key by using chord families...
2021-04-09
1h 04
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Finding the FUN Element | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #9
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/04/finding-the-fun-element-uup9/ This Week, the Team is on the search for the "Fun" Element, and Hawaiian Style. Before they embark on this journey, they start off the podcast with Song Submission reviews. It's part two of defining Hawaiian Music when the guys attempt to explain characteristics of Hawaiian Style. This proves to be just as difficult, and Aldrine goes slightly off track explaining his Ukulele Heroe's Styles. Speaking of heroes, Aldrine makes a special announcement for a future guest, and discusses the new Uke Lending program for Hawaii...
2021-04-02
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
"Truss" in Me | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #8
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/03/truss-in-me-uup8/ Do you "Truss" us? This week, the Team answers what benefits Truss Rods add to ukuleles, and if they really need them? The guys also help a couple members with their humidity inquiries. Someone throws UU a fast one with, "How do you define Hawaiian Music?" Aldrine gives some of his favorite Jazz chord progressions, Aaron explains how you can find and learn Jazz standards, and the whole team discuss what scales someone should practice for Jazz. The guys answer a final question on how to...
2021-03-26
59 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Taking OFF the Training Wheels | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #7
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/03/taking-off-the-training-wheels-uup7/ This week, UU Challenges players to take off their "Training Wheels". The podcast kicks off with a question about switching ukuleles during practice sessions. Aldrine restates some advice from his mentor, Jake, and the guys explain the pros and cons of switching ukes. When a listener asks how they can add different strumming patterns to songs, Aldrine challenges them to play without strumming patterns at all. The team clarifies why Strumming Patterns are "Training Wheels" and why they stopped using them to teach. Another member asks h...
2021-03-19
1h 12
Ukulele Underground Podcast
What is Your Vision? (ft. Andrew Molina) | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #6
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/03/what-is-your-vision-ft-andrew-molina-uup6/ "What is Your Vision?" This week, we're excited to have Andrew Molina on the podcast. Andrew is a Pro Uke player from Maui. During the podcast, Andrew shares insight to how he stays motivated and focused on his Vision. The podcast starts off with UU asking Andrew about his uke, what strings he's using, and how he arranges songs. When Andrew mentions he's currently listening to John Mayer, the guys fanboy a little, and reveal a fun tidbit about Victoria Vox. Aldrine asks Andrew how Martial...
2021-03-12
1h 01
Ukulele Underground Podcast
C's Get Degrees | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #5
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/03/cs-get-degrees-uup5/ As the saying goes, "C's Get Degrees". The boys give it the gold old college try, but tune in to see if they get their Degrees. The podcast starts off a little rocky with some technical problems, but the team charges on and gives tips for holding barre chords. UU offers feedback on a co-op Student Review with Aldrine suggesting the players watch their attack, and having one person set the rhythm. Kahai advises that the duo diverge their playing, and play in different areas on...
2021-03-05
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Ice String Parlor | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #4
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/02/ice-string-parlor-uup4/ What flavor Ice String do you prefer? Is it Mint, Chocolate, Mango, D'Addario's, Aquila's or Ghs? In this week's podcast, the team discusses Ice Cream Preferences and String Preferences. At the top of the podcast, a member asks the guys for advice regarding a crack in his ukulele. Should he ignore it, fix it himself, or hire a luthier? Other members ask if it's ok to use smaller strings in larger grooves? This week's packed with technical questions; someone else asks if he should be worried...
2021-02-26
1h 06
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Revenge of the Hot Sauce | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #3
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/02/revenge-of-the-hot-sauce-uup3/ The Hot Sauce is back with a vengeance. This is our 3rd Hot Sauce Taste Test and our 2nd Spicy Songwriting Challenge. Before we try the "Hottest" Hot Sauce, we have to answer some questions and give some feedback. The podcast starts off with Aldrine answering detailed pick and tuning questions from his personal youtube videos. For a first, the guys give feedback on a UBass student review. On another Student's Review, they suggest smoothing out the rhythmic transitions, and the team also give some recording...
2021-02-19
1h 01
Ukulele Underground Podcast
Melody, Chords, Which Came First? | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #2
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/02/melody-chords-which-came-first-uup2/ This Week, the UU Team asks the "Real" Chicken or Egg question: Melody, Chords, Which Came First? And what is more important? The guys explain their individual songwriting processes, and their personal takes on what is more important: Melody or Chords. Aldrine uses his own songs as examples of how the process can start differently, but you should always go down the rabbit hole. Aaron gives an insightful quote, "Songwriting is an Exercise in Letting Go." And Kahai brings up why you shouldn't be so precious...
2021-02-12
1h 01
Ukulele Underground Podcast
New Podcast, Who Dis? | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #1
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/02/new-podcast-who-dis-uup1/ We're back with a New Name and a New Intro! For the first episode of The Ukulele Underground Podcast, the team starts off with a couple of student Reviews. They follow up explaining where people can send their Student Reviews and Songwriting Submissions. This sends the guys into a tangent on good Graduation and Wedding Videos. Getting back on track, Aldrine answers last week's question on Radius Fretboards. A UU member asks if it's ok to use your thumb to hold or mute notes? UU brings...
2021-02-06
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #138 - The Final Live Lesson
Podcast Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/01/tll-podcast-138-the-final-live-lesson/ Is this the Final Death of Live Lesson? Not really, We'll be back next week with a new name. In the meantime, "Please Remember Us?" As a Final Goodbye to Thursday Live Lesson, the guys start off with a question about Left Handed Players. Next, Aldrine explains why he's mostly seen playing a tenor uke, and why he uses this particular ukulele for UU Lessons. A quick detour to Aldrine's Favorite Pixar movie, Coco, is made, then a discussion on Children specific lessons on UU. The first...
2021-01-29
1h 05
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #137 - PRO Uke Player REACTS!
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/01/tll-podcast-137-pro-uke-player-reacts/ You don't want to miss this Week's Live Lesson! Our Resident "PROFESSIONAL" Ukulele Player, Aldrine Guerrero, reacts to questions he has never seen before! Now, that we've got the Clickbait out of the way, we can actually talk about what happens in this week's Podcast. The guys start off with a discussion on the new name of the Podcast, and more details on the upcoming Open Mic. They take a short detour to reminisce the Undies before coming back to answer a question about Nut...
2021-01-22
1h 11
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #136 - Hot Changes Incoming
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/01/tll-podcast-136-hot-changes-incoming/ This week, the team eats Hot Sauces and has some Hot Announcements. Aldrine starts off the Live Lesson talking about changes to the Podcasts, changes to 1 on 1 Coaching, and the return of the UU+ Open Mics. Next, the guys dive right back into the Cliffhanger Question from last week. Aldrine gives suggestions on how to add "Spice" to the old and tired Island Strum. Aaron shares a heartwarming story about an Ukulele Club from a correctional facility, and how they changed songs to better reflect...
2021-01-15
1h 03
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #135 – New Year Recording Tips
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2021/01/tll-podcast-135-new-year-recording-tips/ The UU Team is back! And they're starting off on the right foot. With no technical problems, the guys dive right back in with Recording Tips, Microphones, and Home Recording Equipment suggestions. Aldrine asks Kahai and Aaron hoe their Holidays were, and makes an announcement about his own Youtube Channel. While Aldrine attempts to open a gift from a member, he also answers questions about Alternate Tuning, and playing with a Guitarist. Aldrine gives his recommendations for replacing Tuning Gears, the guys each explain their...
2021-01-08
1h 07
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #134 - Delightful Moon Beats
Podcast Show Nots and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/12/tll-podcast-134-delightful-moon-beats/ Feel the Rhythm, Feel the Rhyme, Get on up it's Live Lesson Time! For the last Live Lesson of the Year, the UU Team has a new set up, but bringing it back to the fundamentals of feeling the beat. A student Review leads the guys to demonstrate how to play along without Strumming or Picking Patterns. Some Grammy Winning musicians are discussed before a question on Country Rhythm is tackled. Each UUer gives their top Ukulele Instrumental Albums and their top Jazz Albums. A...
2020-12-18
1h 10
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #133 - UU's 2020 Gift Guide
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/12/tll-podcast-133-uus-2020-gift-guide/ We're making a list, and we're checking it twice. We're going to find out what are UU's top gifts for this Holiday Season. The guys bring recommendations for stocking stuffers, diy presents, practical tools, and top shelf gifts. The team starts out with suggestions for tuners, fretboard Oil, and general Uke care products. This leads to Aldrine pitching his Idea for Ukulele Loot Crates. More pragmatic gifts like strings, polish cloths, and humidifiers are discussed before going into the top Ukulele and Music books...
2020-12-11
1h 06
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #132 - Electric Uke Divination
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/12/tll-podcast-132-electric-uke-divination/ This Week, the gang delivers powerful Psychic Divination on the future of the Solid Body Electric Uke. Call the Toll Free Number NOW to find out what's in store for these instruments. Aldrine states the changes in playing to accommodate the progress of Solid Body Ukes, Aaron divines who it will be that will take the instrument to new heights, and Kahai forecast what builders need to do to make the Electric Ukulele better than ever. The team takes a break from being psychics to...
2020-12-04
1h 10
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #131 - Listening for the Tur"Key"
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/11/tll-podcast-131-listening-for-the-turkey/ How do you Listen for the Tur"Key" of a song? The team explains their process for using your ear to find the key of a song, and how you practice to build this skill. But first, the guys have to make their weekly 90's reference, and discuss the Ukulele Friends' Podcast they were just on. Next they answer a member's question on transposing Video Game Music, and share their favorite Video Game Musicians. Aldrine explains why you want to keep your barre chords straight...
2020-11-20
1h 08
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #130 - High Gs & Apologies
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/11/tll-podcast-130-high-gs-apologies/ This Week's Podcast starts off with a Public Apology from Aldrine. Mistakes were made in one of the previous Live Lessons, and Aldrine now knows the difference between a Major9 and an Add9 Chord. With that weight off his chest, Aldrine demonstrates and explains the reggae strum. He also introduces the term, Skank, and the whole UU Team explains why it helps to feel the "Skank" or "Groove" of the song. A student review leads the guys to reveal their Beatles Hot Take. A member...
2020-11-13
1h 08
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #129 - Song Practice Routine
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/10/tll-podcast-129-song-practice-routine/ This Week Aldrine breaks down how he would personally practice a song. Before he does, the team reviews the Songwriting Challenge Submissions and pick a winner for the giveaway. A new Songwriting Challenge is set using the same formula as the last one. The words the guys choose for this challenge are "interesting" to say the least. There are some slight tangents with Kahai explaining what Li Hing Mui is, and Aldrine explaining his Liliko`i Turkey recipe. One of the bonus challenges steers the...
2020-10-30
1h 04
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #128 – Chuck VS Chunk!
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/10/tll-podcast-128-chuck-vs-chunk/ It's the Final Showdown: Chuck VS Chunk! Which is the "Right" technique? The answer may surprise you. Before the team settles this debate, they review a student, and give their thoughts on why she is doing so well. Aldrine takes some pride in being the "General Practitioner" of the Ukulele world, and gives some recommendations to more "Specialized" professionals. A tip on recording yourself or practicing in the mirror leads the guys to question if there really are Right and Wrong Techniques. Kahai suggest you...
2020-10-23
56 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #127 – Low High Afternoon Sky
Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/10/tll-podcast-127-low-high-afternoon-sky/ This Week's Podcast is mostly about Low G tuning. If you ever wanted to know: does Low G Tuning require a different string, how do I know if I have a Low or High G, what are the pros and cons for Low VS High G, or can I learn from UU with a Low G ukulele, all these questions and more are answered on this Week's Live Lesson. Also discussed is Half Step tuning, tuning by ear, the Hertz settings on tuners, and Halloween/Thanksgiving...
2020-10-17
1h 01
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #126 – The Tale of 4 Grips
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/10/tll-podcast-126-the-tale-of-4-grips/ What is the Best way to Hold a Chord? The UU Team tries to answer this conundrum on this week's Live Lesson, but first, Aldrine explains what the "Bling" is hanging from his Headstock. The guys remind everyone what the Songwriting Challenge is, and encourages everyone to write something even if it isn't going to be a Masterpiece. A member is having trouble switching from Bm to Em, so Aldrine shows 4 different grips that are often overlooked when learning chords. Aaron explains how he...
2020-10-09
1h 03
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #125 - Jubilant October Sky?
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/10/tll-podcast-125-jubilant-october-sky/ We're back in our new Studio for another Live Lesson Podcast. A new type of Songwriting Challenge leads the guys to come up with their own Mandela Effect. We'll see how many UUers write songs about October Skies, and how many write about October Afternoons. Before the new Challenge is made, the team helps someone who brought up the observation that uke covers seem to use more 7th chords than guitar covers. The discussion strays slightly into difficult chords and how difficulty is subjective. Aldrine...
2020-10-02
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #124 - The NEW UU Studio!
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/09/tll-podcast-124-the-new-uu-studio/ The gang is coming to you LIVE from the New UU Studio. Even though it's a new studio, the guys are still answering questions, and giving advice. The first question they get is about Kanile'a's Mahogany (back and side) ukulele, and how it compares to Koa ukuleles. A member's asks about doing the roll and releasing your fingers in the opposite order. Aldrine reveals that the secret to getting a natural roll is actually the up strum. If the UU Team is talking...
2020-09-26
1h 14
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #123 - No Excuses
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/09/tll-podcast-123-no-excuses/ While this week's podcast starts off simple enough with a question about tapping your feet, it soon devolves into topics like rhythm games, tiny ukuleles, cheap instruments, and why there are No Excuses for not playing ukulele. The guys try to help a member with tapping his feet and keeping rhythm to fast songs. A brief look at the new UU HQ and Aldrine's office set up brings up the discussion of too small ukes and too big hands. Our own, Aaron Nakamura acts as...
2020-09-19
1h 03
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #122 - Stay Grounded
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/09/tll-podcast-122-stay-grounded/ The UU Team brings back a couple of trends from past podcast. Aldrine sparks some old school "Tech Talk" when he shows his new Mic. The microphone discussion evolves to include pickups, cables, and grounding issues. After the "Tech Talk" has been exhausted, the guys offer advice to a couple of students who are already on the right path. Songwriting Submissions are due, so Aldrine announces what the Songwriting Challengers have won. Whhile setting the new Challenge, Kahai and Aldrine explain why saving and showing...
2020-09-12
59 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #121 - Frustration Practice
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/09/tll-podcast-121-frustration-practice/ What should you do when you get Frustrated during Practice? Magic Mike Odo is back to help a member with this problem, and offer his wisdom. The podcast starts off with Aldrine showing some found treasures from his parent's house. During a Student Review, the guys remind the importance of being relaxed and calm. Mike makes a slight deviation into Music History and the evolution of harmony. Aldrine's asks Mike if he remembers when he changed Aldrine's career (for the better). From there, the team...
2020-09-05
1h 04
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #120 - Memorabilia Wishlist
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/08/tll-podcast-120-memorabilia-wishlist/ There's no way the guys would go off on a tangent, and talk about what TV Show Memorabilia they wish they could own, right? That would never happen with this Ukulele Focused Podcast, but if you do like those kinds of talks stick to the end of the podcast. The team tries to help a member who's worried about how loud his strumming is. While Aldrine offers some practical advice with changing the curl of your finger, Aaron suggests not overthinking and focusing on having...
2020-08-29
1h 01
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #119 – Drive Around the Wall
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/08/tll-podcast-119-drive-around-the-wall/ What happens when you Hit the Wall? You Drive Around It. In this week's podcast, the team discuss approaches you can take when you don't know where to go, and why there's always something new to work on. Aaron gives a tip on improving your right and left hand coordination. Kahai explains why it's ok to work on a song for a long time, and how you should build up to hard songs. Aldrine shares an exciting release from Jake, and talks about Master Teacher, B...
2020-08-22
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #118 – Groovy Karaoke
Podcast Show Notes and Links; https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/08/tll-podcast-118-groovy-karaoke/ This Week's Podcast starts off with a very Impressive Student Review. The team also announce who won the "Ukulele Tattoo" contest from last week. A new Songwriting Challenge is set unusually early for the Live Lesson. The Guideline for the Challenge is easy, but the bonuses should make for some interesting song submissions. Talking about Key Modulations brings up the topic of what makes a Groovy Karaoke Song? A member asks the guys for their opinions on Abalone inlays and rosettes, and Aldrine gets to...
2020-08-15
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #117 - Matching UU Tattoos
Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/08/tll-podcast-117-matching-uu-tattoos/ This week, the guys play connect the dots by connecting Harmonics to Tiny Whisk and Tattoos. The podcast starts off on topic with a Student Review. Aldrine suggests the Student pay more attention to the angle their fingers are picking the strings. Kahai gives the tip to play the note instead of looking for the note. Aaron advises emphasizing the first beat to better feel the Triplet Rhythm of the song. They also talk about the cons of using the wrong string set for a...
2020-08-08
58 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #116 - Simon Circle of 5ths
Learn how you can Transpose easily by playing Simon with the Circle of 5ths. A question leads the guys to discuss Transposing, 5ths, Movable chords, and even some 90's Games. Another member asks for the Magic Secret to Pinky Mutes. When someone asks Aldrine if he plays low G, he gives some hidden examples that people may not be aware of. At the end of the podcast, Aldrine spends some time talking about unique ukuleles in his collection and where around the world they may be. Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/07/tll-podcast-116...
2020-08-01
56 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #115 - Panning for Diamonds
How do you add more to a song without overcrowding it? You Pan for Diamonds. The UU guys explain what "Panning" means, and how adjusting the Pan of an instrument can add depth to your song. Before that, they review a couple of Student Reviews, and give Feedback. Aldrine gives advice on keeping a Steady Tempo. Kahai suggests working on Consistent Fingerpicking. Aaron reminds everyone to look back and think about how much you've improved. Giving advice on Arranging, Mixing, and Panning, the team start to talk about how Listening will make you a better Musician. One UU+ member...
2020-07-24
58 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #114 - Growing Your Skill Tree
This Week, the podcast is filled with a variety of subjects. The guys start off by discussing how to define Skill Levels. Aldrine states the importance on not letting labels like Beginner or Intermediate define you. Aaron explains how learning music is more like Growing a Tree. Everyone needs a Foundational Base, but you can choose how to Branch Off. A member asks about Calluses which leads Aldrine to talk about what he's doing to keep his calluses, and new things he's been Practicing since lockdown. The same member asks about alternatives for tapping your foot to Keep Time...
2020-07-18
52 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #113 - The Art of Theme Songs
On this Week's Podcast, Aldrine reveals his Magnum Opus for the Theme Song Songwriting Challenge; Aaron shows and explains his 90's Sitcom inspired song; and Kahai ask for an extension. Before the guy's show their songs (most of their songs anyway), they answer some questions on different ways of playing the Bb Chord, and the Natural Minor Scale. They also discuss balancing Audience Request, and how to handle "Persistent" Audience members. Continuing their ongoing Nicktoons talk, Aldrine shows off his latest 90's Memorabilia. Podcast Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2020/07/tll-podcast-113-the-art-of-theme-songs/
2020-07-11
57 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #112 – Electric Improvising!
It's Electric! This week the guys jump in to the podcast talking about the latest Play-Along. This leads to a behind the scenes look at how the team made the Play-Along, and what Aaron's Dream Play-Along would be. The talk moves to Improvising and Soloing when a member asks Aldrine if he plans his solos. Aldrine breaks down how he tackles solos, and what he thinks about when soloing. Aaron explain that once you know "Safe Notes" you also know how to play "Unsafe Notes". Aldrine goes on to to talk about Improvising as Self Expression, and how he...
2020-07-04
1h 03
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #111 – Open Tunings Open Minds
This week's Podcast is all about Tuning: Open Tunings, Alternate Tunings, Tuning By Ear and Tuning on Stage. Before we get to that, the guys start the podcast off by asking if they should start a Nicktoons podcast (probably not). The talk of tuning starts from a member who saw James Hill's video on Alternate Tunings and asks the UU Team if they use Alternate Tunings and what are the benefits? Aldrine shares some of his favorite Alternate Tunings, Kahai gives a tip on how to come up with your own Open Tuning, and Aaron Explain's why Tunings might...
2020-06-27
56 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #110 – Dynamics Waltz
This week we're practicing Karate and Dancing (don't worry it will make sense later). We jump start the podcast by giving tips for practicing and learning Dynamics. Aldrine suggest thinking about Dynamics as a wave, and Aaron gives the advice to sway to the music to feel the Dynamics. The guys talk about Restringing Your Ukulele, and how you can avoid having your string or peg slip. A member asks what they can do to learn the notes higher on the fretboard, and another member asks the team how they feel about the Classical Guitar style vs Hawaiian styles...
2020-06-20
59 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #109 - Vegas BBQ Pipikaula
What do Vegas, BBQ Sauce, and PipiKaula have to do with Country Music? Watch the podcast to find out. The guys are back this week to answer questions, review some students, and unveil their latest songs. A member asks the guys if learning songs will become faster, and once you learn a song how do you memorize it? This leads into a look behind the scenes of the UU+ Solos, and adding your own style to a song. The team gives advice for someone who's almost there, and someone who should maybe take a break. The podcast is topped...
2020-06-13
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #108 - Campanella with aNueNue
This week, we have 3 special guest: Kalei Gamiao, Corey Fujimoto and Allan Fang from aNueNue USA. The podcast starts with Corey and Kalei answering a question about choosing chord voicings for songs, and explaining the Campanella technique. The guys give us an introduction to who they are and who aNueNue is. Then they show and demo some of their ukuleles. The podcast ends with the aNueNue team talking about their charity auction, and giving some words of wisdom.
2020-06-06
1h 03
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #107 – Do Straps Make the Player?
Do Straps Make the Player, or does the Player Make the Straps? A student review leads the UU team to question how important is a strap, and how much support should you be getting from the strap? The guys also offer fundamental advice on how you should hold your ukulele to optimize support. This leads to a trip down memory lane when most ukuleles didn't have strap pegs, and playing an ukulele/pick up combo that was great for stage, but impossible to play without a strap. A UU member asks how many ukuleles Aldrine plays for a show...
2020-05-30
59 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #106 - As Easy As Whistling
It's just the Boys this week! No special guest, but the team does answer a question from last week, and reviews a back catalog of student reviews. One member asks if playing the ukulele will ever be as easy as whistling along to a song? Aldrine gives examples of how easy playing along can be, and Aaron points out how far you may already be if you can whistle to a song. The guys dive into Student Reviews. They give advice on following through with your strum, checking where you anchor, playing with rest strokes, playing posture, and the...
2020-05-23
1h 03
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #105 – Musical Fingerprint
This week we're joined by another UU "O.G.", Brad Bordessa. Brad is a uke teacher from Big Island. He learned from some local legends and now he's passing on what he's learned through his site, Live Ukulele. For the Live Lesson, Brad helps us with some questions about holding the B7, the importance of fingernails, getting that "Canadian Folk" sound, and staying calm while playing. We also talk about today's ukulele landscape, Brad's Ukulele, and how Brad records his music. Brad finishes the lesson with a tidbit about your Musical Fingerprint, and focusing on your sound.
2020-05-16
53 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #104 - Style Ingredients
Longtime friend and OG Member of the UU Community, Narciso "Seeso" Lobo joins us for this week's podcast. We start of the Live Lesson with an intro to Seeso, and an explanation of the Ukulele World Congress and the Brown County Ukulele Festival. Along the way, the gang reminisces about the online ukulele community, and take a walk down memory lane when Seeso introduced UU to Chicago. We catch up with what Seeso is currently working on, dive back to some of the original Ukulele Youtube Heavy Hitters. The tail end of the podcast is spent answering questions about...
2020-05-09
56 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #103 - Swimming with Jazz Sharks
This week, the master of Jazz, MIke Odo himself, returns to help us with some Jazz specific questions, and to discuss the Merits (and Demerits) of written music. The podcast starts with a question on how to get started with Jazz Chords and Jazz Songs. This brings up a conversation about Aldrine, Abe and Kalei Cutting Heads, and when Aldrine had to swim in a sea of Jazz Sharks. Aldrine mentions how much the Real Book helped him stay afloat, and this goes into the topic of the Pros and Cons of Written Music. The podcast ends with Aldrine...
2020-05-02
57 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #102 – When Less is More
Tennis Elbow, Scale Patterns, Soloing Mindset, When Less is More This Week, we have a very special guest, Kaniho Giminiz. You might have Seen or Heard Kaniho from some of the Play Alongs. He's a longtime friend, and one of our go to musicians, so we're excited to have him on. The guys start off with an introduction to Kaniho, and the backstory of Kaniho and Aldrine's friendship. They then give their advice to members who are suffering from Tennis Elbow. Aldrine asks Kaniho what the Hawaiian word for Elbow is which leads to a brief tangent...
2020-04-24
1h 05
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #101 – End Goals to Stretch Goals
Beginner Practices, Stretch Goals, and Earliest Ukulele Memories The podcast jumps off with Aldrine giving his "Pro" KFC tip, but…
2020-04-17
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #100 – Favorite Memories
Nail Alternatives, Thumb Picks, Ipus, and U-Bass Our Favorite Bass Player/Music Theory Guru, Mike, is back for the special 100th…
2020-04-10
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #99 – What’s Your Walking Pattern?
Musubis, Ukulele Instrumentation, Songwriting Challenge #17, The Master Strum, and Walking Patterns Nothing's Going to Stop Us, so the guys…
2020-04-03
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #98 – Home Edition
Harmonics, Opihi Man, and Recording Audio The UU Team is practicing Safe Social Distancing by doing the podcast from their…
2020-03-27
59 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #97 – The Show Must Go On!
Fixing a Nail, Breaking Strings, Weekly Practice Routines, and Grunge Songs What do you do when you break a nail…
2020-03-13
1h 14
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #96 – BFFs & Lechon Kawali
Favorite Foods, Fingerpicking Chunks, BFFs, and Musical IQ Test The Podcast is always on topic with music and ukulele, especially…
2020-03-06
1h 04
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #95 – Music and Ukulele Focused
Double Stops, Swinging with a Metronome, and Songwriting Challenge #16 Because the Podcast is "Totally Music and Ukulele Focused", the…
2020-02-28
1h 01
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #94 – Uke Teachers Tier List
Uke Teachers Tier List, Thumb Picks while Chunking, Acrylic Nails, and the Mandolele Because the guys made their Top 5…
2020-02-21
1h 06
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #93 – Our Top 5 Uke Players
Top 5 Ukulele Players, the UU Retreat, Baby Yoda Songs The UU Team is tasked with the heavy burden of…
2020-02-14
1h 03
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #92 – Live from the UU Retreat!
UAS, The Ukulele Site, Alternate Jobs, and Desert Island Ukuleles This week's podcast was streamed live from the UU Retreat…
2020-02-10
1h 00
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #91 – All the Single Strummings
Student Review, Strumming like Beyonce, Brown County Ukulele Festival, and UU Forum Nostalgia Like Beyoncé Said, "If you like Strumming,…
2020-01-31
1h 00
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #90 – Jake Albums + Plastic Ukes
Favorite Jake Albums, Plastic Ukuleles, Wood Alternative Ukes, and Helping Australia With no initial questions, the guys somehow manage to…
2020-01-17
1h 13
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #89 – 2020! WE’RE BACK
Indian Songs, Aladdin, Fauxhammers, Sliding Chords, and Talented Families Like the Dinosaurs, the UU Team is back for a new…
2020-01-10
1h 06
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #88 – Who’s Your UU Santa?
Favorite Riffs, Dirty Vs Clean, Collaboration, and Secret Santa Songs Find out who your Secret UU Santa is in this…
2019-12-20
1h 00
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #87 – Transposing Shortcuts
Transposing Picking, Add9 vs. Add2, Pinky Exercises and What to Expect at the UU Retreat This week, Aldrine starts the…
2019-12-13
1h 14
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #86 – Ukulele + Hatsune Miku?
Singing while Playing, Fingerpicking, Pedals, and Hatsune Miku What would an Ukulele sound like as a Japanese Virtual Idol? This…
2019-12-06
1h 10
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #85 – Save the Last Bon Dance
Tremolos, Jazzy Chords, 6/8 Time, and Bon Dance Songs We have quite an assortment of topics and questions for this…
2019-11-22
1h 07
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #84 – More Strings, More Problems
8 String Ukuleles, String Buzzing, Slack Key Music, and Aldrine's Concert/Soprano String Sets Voltron is back baby! With Voltron at…
2019-11-15
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #83 – Choosing the Right Tools
Thumb Strums, Music Therapy, Baby Sharks, and Chunking, and Choosing the Right Tools Ryan steps in to be the third…
2019-11-08
1h 07
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #82 – The Golden Rule of Jams
Um Actuallys, Different Strumming Positions, The Golden Rule of Jams, and a Thanksgiving Song Challenge Um Actually, Kahai is not…
2019-11-01
1h 02
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #81 – Catching Unicorns
Left Hand Mutes, Palm Mutes, a New Hot Sauce Game, and the Unicorn Ukulele The Unicorn Uke has landed, but…
2019-10-25
1h 09
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #80 – Peak Spicy Songs
Triplets, 6 String Ukuleles, Spicy Songs and the Peak of the Live Lesson Magic Mike returns to answer some questions…
2019-10-12
1h 08
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #79 – Can You Loop It?
Stage Set Ups, Effect Pedals, Looping, and more Tech Talk What started as a simple "Stage Set Up" question quickly…
2019-10-04
59 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #78 – To Anchor or not to Anchor?
Anchoring vs Floating, Strumming to Picking, and Ukulele Fanboy to Ukulele Friends To Anchor or not to Anchor, that is…
2019-09-27
1h 04
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #77 – Scratching That Itch
A New Guest, Scratching Musical Itches, Sweep Picking, and a Song Challenge #13 This week, we have a New Special…
2019-09-21
1h 07
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #76 – Finger Woes and Hippos
Finger Woes, Student Reviews, Chord Semantics, and Hippos Song This Week, the guys try to help a member who suffers…
2019-09-14
1h 07
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #75 – Two Cs Don’t Make a Right
Memorizing Scales, John Cruz, Soloing with or without a Scales, and how Two Cs Do Not Make a Right Have…
2019-09-07
56 min
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #74 – Paint by Chords
Paint by Chords, UU Alumni, Condensing Chord Patterns, and Live Lesson Challenge #12 The guys are back this Week singing…
2019-08-31
1h 13
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #73 – The “I Love You” Strum
I Love You Strums, Tapping, Triplet Strums, and the Ukulele Underground Retreat This week, Aldrine starts with a story about…
2019-08-24
1h 04
Ukulele Underground Podcast
TLL Podcast #72 – Adding Your Signature
Accents, Adding Your Signature, and Arranging Songs On this week's Live Lesson, the guys tackle a couple of student reviews.…
2019-08-16
1h 03