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Ukulele Christmas Albums, Guitar to Uke, & Nail Care The UU Boys are sharing what Holiday Uke Songs they blast during the season. Along the way, the guys get sidetracked with stories of musician's enjoying their own music, and get into their favorite non-uke Christmas Songs. Aldrine also offers...

December 1, 2023 Jam Replay Songs Played in the Jam: ( Click on the Links to go to the Lesson ) 0:08 Jam Intro 5:50 Tropical Hawaiian Day (Ka`au Crater Boys) 16:45 Shout-Out Song (Come and get Your Love) 22:45 A Horse with No Name (America) 34:55 Guava Jelly (Bob Marley) 44:25 Waimanalo Blues...

In-Person Lessons, Reading Sheet Music, & Applying Theory What is more important: learning to read Sheet Music or learning Music Theory? The UU team discuss the value of both, and how much you actually need to be a proficient uke player. Alongside this topic, Aldrine demonstrates how he's still...

Must Have Accessories, Fast Strumming & Beginner Books Being the last podcast before Thanksgiving (and Black Friday), Aldrine shares what accessories are great buys, and which ones have caused him buyer's remorse. The guys also cover why you should learn different chord positions, their opinions...

Lesson Description Songs Played in the Jam: ( Click on the Links to go to the Lesson ) 0:09 Jam Intro 1:30 Drop Baby Drop (Mana'o Company) 14:30 Shout-out Song 21:20 Tears in Heaven (Eric Clapton) 31:55 Jammin (Bob Marley) 37:55 Lost in Japan (Shawn Mendes) 45:25 Careless Whisper (George...

String Height, Metronome Practice, & Thumb Strokes Aldrine Guerrero has returned to his home podcast of K-Town in an attempt to rescue his friend, Aaron "The Voice" from the clutches of the vile gangster, Colonel K. Little does Aldrine know that the GALACTIC UNDERGROUND has secretly begun...

November 10, 2023 Jam Replay Songs Played in the Jam: ( Click on the Links to go to the Lesson ) 0:06 Jam Intro 2:45 Tropical Hawaiian Day (Ka`au Crater Boys) 12:50 Shout-Out Song 22:45 Say it Ain't So (Weezer) 30:20 Birthday Country Song 35:05 Big Boy in Love/Anything You Want (Buba B/ Fiji)...

Famj7sus2, Capos, and the No Price Limit Ukulele This Week Aldrine is demystifying and demonstrating "Fancy Chords" aka "Neal Chords". Aldrine shows his favorite "Easy" Fancy Chords and how you could substitute them in chord patterns. As the podcast progresses, Aldrine dives deeper into the...

November 3, 2023 Jam Replay Songs Played in the Jam: ( Click on the Links to go to the Lesson ) 0:09 Jam Intro 1:30 Drop Baby Drop (Mana'o Company) 12:50 Shout-Out Song 22:25 Breakdown (Jack Johnson) 29:30 Aloha Friday (Kimo Kahoano) 36:30 It's Now or Never (Elvis Presley) 45:20 Faith (George...

Techniques as Genres & Private Lesson Etiquette What is the difference between Fingerpicking, Fingerstyle and Chord Melody? With Fingerpicking being thrown around as a catch-all term, we ask Aldrine what his definition of Fingerpicking is and how is it different from Fingerstyle? The guys go...

October 27, 2023 Jam Replay Songs Played in the Jam: ( Click on the Links to go to the Lesson ) 0:08 Jam Intro 1:50 Tropical Hawaiian Day (Ka`au Crater Boys) 14:50 Shout-Out Song 22:50 Rude (Magic!) 30:25 Scar Tissue (Red Hot Chili Peppers) 38:05 Monster Mash (Bobby Pickett) 45:00 White Sandy...

Form, Active Listening, and Phrasing This week, the guys are having a discussion about music skills that are overlooked by beginners, but essential to being a better musician. Aldrine makes his argument of Form, Phrasing and Playing with Others. Mike adds in Listening, and Slowing Down. Kahai...

October 20, 2023 Jam Replay Songs Played in the Jam: ( Click on the Links to go to the Lesson ) 0:29 Jam Intro 5:00 Drop Baby Drop (Mana'o Company) 18:00 Shout-Out Song 27:05 Wagon Wheel (Darius Rucker/Old Crow Medicine Show) 36:30 Lovesong (The Cure) 43:50 Fish and Poi (Sean Na`auao) 54:30 Big...

Tiny Ukes, Best Looping Practices, and 3 Stringed Ukes Musicians say you need to lock yourself in a Woodshed and Practice to get better. We think the term should be updated to training in a Hyperbolic Chamber. This week, Aaron ask Aldrine what Woodshedding means to him, and what are examples of...

October 13, 2023 Jam Replay Songs Played in the Jam: ( Click on the Links to go to the Lesson ) 0:08 Jam Intro 1:50 Tropical Hawaiian Day (Ka`au Crater Boys) 15:20 Shout-Out Song 25:45 Three Little Birds (Bob Marley) 32:25 You Don't Write (Ka`au Crater Boys) 43:40 Just the Way You Are (Bruno...

Songwriting Tips, Chord Cousins & Ukulele Prices Funkmaster Mike is back this week to give his tips for Songwriting. The guys start off the podcast explaining why the Ukulele is great for Songwriting. Aldrine shares his suggestions for getting out of a 4 chord loop, while Mike passes on...

October 6, 2023 Jam Replay Songs Played in the Jam: ( Click on the Links to go to the Lesson ) 0:29 Jam Intro 5:00 Drop Baby Drop (Mana'o Company) 18:55 Shout-Out Song 26:05 Breakfast at Tiffany's (Deep Blue Something) 32:25 Friend of the Devil (Grateful Dead) 41:45 Say it Ain't So (Weezer)...

Throat Remedies, Open Ukuleles, and Multistring Ukes Straight VS Curly Koa. Glossy VS Satin Finishes. Aldrine explains the differences and gives examples of ukuleles that use Straight and Curly Koas, and ukuleles with Glossy and Satin Finishes. Before diving into that, Aldrine gives his secret...

Budget Ukulele Price Range, Improvising, and Curly Wood It's a special Aldrine and Kahai show at home. Because Aaron is taking a break this week, Kahai throws some hard hitting questions at Aldrine like what musicians would he want to see use uke more, and what are the biggest misconceptions of...

September 22, 2023 Jam Replay Songs Played in the Jam: ( Click on the Links to go to the Lesson ) 0:08 Jam Intro 1:50 Tropical Hawaiian Day (Ka`au Crater Boys) 14:00 Shout-out Song 34:50 Nightbird (Kalapana) 40:00 Breakdown (Jack Johnson) 47:00 Fire and Rain (James Taylor) 53:50 Still the One...