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    The Live Ukulele Podcast

    Join Brad Bordessa, a professional ukulele teacher and performer, for insightful deep-dives, interviews, and fun on The Live ʻUkulele Podcast! In these episodes you’ll explore important uke lessons, hear first-hand stories from the Hawaiʻi music scene, and get to know some of the biggest names in the ukulele community.

    With a background in Hawaiian music, Brad approaches the ukulele from the intuitive side. Through tips and tricks to improve your mentality surrounding music and the philosophy of the ukulele, he provides encouragement and permission to explore this four-stringed instrument in an organic way that works best for you.

    Guests from Hawaiʻi and abroad join in to share heartfelt and insightful off-the-cuff conversations on a huge range of topics.

    Tune in every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month for a new episode and be sure to subscribe.

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    4stringboy: Shredding, lack thereof, and innovating a new thumbpick design Apr 06, 2024
    Show notes

    Sammy Turton is a Denmark-based Britishukulele 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: https://liveukulele.com/register/4-27-24-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:

    • Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
    • 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.

    Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording
    CREDITS
    - Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
    - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

    The Most Important Part of Jamming Your Uke Mar 16, 2024
    Show notes

    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 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:

    • Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
    • 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.

    Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording
    CREDITS
    - Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
    - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

    Hualalai Keohuloa: Rock Music is Hawaiian Too Mar 02, 2024
    Show notes

    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: https://www.youtube.com/@hoikeikemediaart
    Hualalai's Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/hualalai-n-alohi-keohuloa
    Nā Kālai Waʻa (Hualalai's uncles): https://www.nakalaiwaa.org/nkw-history
    Sashamon: https://sashamon.com/
    Daniel Thiebaut's (since closed): https://keolamagazine.com/food/daniel-t-to-change-waimea-food-scene/
    TMT protest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCTdP5iOK5E
    Hualalai's presentation on TMT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dg5tmVwOqq4
    TMT coverage archive: https://www.youtube.com/@bigislandvideonews/search?query=tmt

    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:

    • Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
    • 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.

    Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording
    CREDITS
    - Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
    - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

    Using Better Arranging to Take Your Ukulele Playing to the Next Level Feb 17, 2024
    Show notes

    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: https://liveukulele.com/songs/easy-ukulele-songs/
    - One-on-one ZOOM lessons with Brad: https://liveukulele.com/store/one-on-one-lessons/
    - Charlie Hunter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gkP7BbcB5MQ
    - Jake's "Toastmaker's Revenge": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cOn4zdhagrA
    - Groove Ukulele strumming ebook/videos: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/

    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:

    • Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
    • 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.

    Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording
    CREDITS
    - Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
    - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

    Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel: Giving Back Four Strings at a Time Feb 03, 2024
    Show notes

    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 Jerome/Lahaina Music: http://www.lahainamusicmaui.com/
    - Raiatea Helm: https://www.raiateahelm.com/
    - Carly G: https://karliegoya.com/
    - Kalaʻe Camarillo: https://www.kalaecamarillo.com/
    - Jiggy: https://jiggywithviggy.com/en-usd/
    - Honoka: https://www.honokamusic.com/
    - Anthony Pfluke: https://www.facebook.com/anthonypfluke/
    - Kalei Gamiao: https://www.youtube.com/user/KaleiGamiao
    - Corey Fujimoto: https://www.theukulelereview.com/2017/09/05/corey-fujimoto/
    - Mike DeSilva: http://www.ukemaker.com/ukemaker.php
    - Cairns Ukulele Festival: https://cairnsukulelefestival.net/
    - NAMM show: https://www.namm.org/
    - Hawaiʻi Island Ukulele Retreat: https://hawaiiislandukuleleretreat.com/
    - Artistworks: https://artistworks.com/online-music-certificate/ukulele
    - Christmas Island holiday album: https://www.craigandsarah.com/store/p/2lvs3g4eg1dkg8ya8ecccjwd37pf2d
    - Ukulele Retreat: https://www.craigandsarah.com/calendar/craig-sarahs-ukulele-retreat-hawaii

    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:

    • Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
    • 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.

    Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording
    CREDITS
    - Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
    - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

    Iteration: Better MPG for Your Ukulele! Jan 20, 2024
    Show notes

    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 Ukulele store: https://liveukulele.com/store/

    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:

    • Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
    • 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.

    Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording
    CREDITS
    - Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
    - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

    Practicing Perfection: Brittni Paiva on Ukulele, Progress, and the Craft Jan 06, 2024
    Show notes

    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 "Heartbeat Melody": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYvuVn1pLog
    - Marlowe: http://www.marlowe-official.com/
    - Anastasia: https://www.youtube.com/c/anathebandah
    - Brittni's new Kanile'a ukulele: https://www.kanileaukulele.com/featured_item/brittni-paiva/

    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:

    • Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
    • 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.

    Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording
    CREDITS
    - Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
    - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

    Single String Songbook Announcement! Dec 11, 2023
    Show notes

    Check out the new songbook here: https://liveukulele.com/store/single-string-songbook/

    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:

    • Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
    • 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.

    Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording
    CREDITS
    - Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
    - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

    2023 Season Finale - Updates, an Anthem, and Mahalos Oct 21, 2023
    Show notes

    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 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:

    • Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
    • 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.

    Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording
    CREDITS
    - Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
    - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

    Keoki Kahumoku: Hawaiian From the Heart Oct 07, 2023
    Show notes

    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 course sample lesson: https://liveukulele.com/store/left-hand-technique-video-course/
    - Keoki's music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/keoki-kahumoku/11794688
    - George Kahumoku (Keoki's dad): https://kahumoku.com/
    - First two albums with Herb Ohta, Jr.: https://roysakuma.net/store/artists/keoki-kahumoku.htm
    - Moses Kahumoku (Keoki's uncle): https://www.dancingcat.com/moses-kahumoku

    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:

    • Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
    • 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.

    Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording
    CREDITS
    - Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
    - Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

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