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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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    Copyright: © 2024 The Live Ukulele Podcast

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    Latest Episodes:
    Strumming's Biggest Trick Apr 15, 2023
    Show notes

    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

    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 Music Apr 01, 2023
    Show notes

    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 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/

    How to Support Your Ukulele: Technique & Straps Mar 18, 2023
    Show notes

    Some tips for holding your ukulele so that it doesn't fall down as you play and an overview of straps.
    Episode resources:
    - James's video on holding the ukulele: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VcwGMcq3jY
    *All Sweetwater items are affiliate links
    - Standard style strap (this Ernie Ball is what I use): https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnAZPR
    - Strap buttons: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rnAD2d
    - Classical guitar-style straps: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QORoQ3
    - Jake's signature strap (not as expensive as I thought!): https://jakeshimabukuro.colortestmerch.com/collections/accessories/products/custom-japanese-ukulele-strap
    - Mobius Strap: http://mobiusstrap.com/how.html
    - Uke Leash: https://ukeleash.com/

    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/

    Off the Beaten Path with Brian Liu! Mar 04, 2023
    Show notes

    An interview with ukulele instructor Brian Liu from Next Level Ukulele. We sat down and talked about some of his scariest uke lessons, teaching philosophy, and incorporating the ukulele into new soundscapes and styles.
    Next Level Ukulele: https://nextlevelukulele.com/

    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/

    New Video Lessons Shoutout Feb 25, 2023
    Show notes

    Get the lessons here for $10 until midnight UST: https://liveukulele.com/store/hawaiian-songs/

    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/

    Hawaiian Songs For Ukulele Feb 18, 2023
    Show notes

    Philosophy on how I approach teaching Hawaiian music and my new course, Hawaiian Songs For Ukulele.
    Learn more and buy the lessons here: https://liveukulele.com/store/hawaiian-songs/

    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/

    Keola Donaghy on Keeping Mele Hawaiʻi Hawaiian Feb 04, 2023
    Show notes

    A conversation with the director of the Institute of Hawaiian Music. Keola is a composer, translator, and ʻōlelo tech nerd.
    Keola's website: https://keoladonaghy.com/
    Tennessee Whiskey in Hawaiian: https://open.spotify.com/track/12PMkbwHpQaWFg51g62ldX?si=3b5ea1da82bc433c
    Institute of Hawaiian Music : https://maui.hawaii.edu/ihm/

    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 ONLY Theory You Should Learn Jan 21, 2023
    Show notes

    Resources:
    -Microtonal guitar: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVZShd7GZAY
    -Tom Briar (as I remember) is the ragtime piano player I was talking about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhRBGCS8mlc

    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/

    Easy Uke Hacks to Play Better (5 Things You're Doing Wrong) Jan 07, 2023
    Show notes

    These five musical enjoyment enhancers are underutilized tricks of the trade! In this episode we'll have a look at what making the mistake of under-using them means and how to implement them successfully.
    Resources:
    - Left Hand Technique for Ukulele course: https://liveukulele.com/store/left-hand-technique-video-course/
    - Street Theory workshop: https://liveukulele.com/store/street-theory-workshop/
    - Ukulele Chord Shapes reference ebook/book: https://liveukulele.com/store/ukulele-chord-shapes/

    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/

    2022 In Review + Future Live Ukulele Plans Oct 15, 2022
    Show notes

    Sharing an overview and some thoughts on the year and what the future holds and projects I'm excited about.
    Resources:
    - Uke Logic Strings: https://theukulelesite.com/accessories/strings/ukelogic-strings.html
    - Sweetwater $8000 giveaway (affiliate link): https://imp.i114863.net/kjYJ4L
    - Uke For Ukraine live stream replay: https://liveukulele.com/ukraine/
    - Left Hand Technique For Ukulele course: https://liveukulele.com/store/left-hand-technique-video-course/

    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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