Ukulele Underground Podcast

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UU Christmas Party | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #65 (with Mike, Kyle and Emily) Dec 24, 2022

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Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/12/uu-christmas-party-tuup65/

This week, UU is throwing a Christmas Party with some of our Favorite Guest: Mike, Kyle and Emily! Our Friends are joining us to answer questions about Drum Pedals, Effect Chains, Performing, and Vocal Remedies. We're also picking a winner for the last Songwriting Challenge, and opening some gifts. We end the podcast with our favorite Holiday Traditions, and Jingle Bells.

Matt’s Ukulele Madness | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #64 (ft. Matt Dahlberg) Dec 10, 2022

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Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/12/matts-ukulele-madness-tuup64/

Matt Dahlberg joins us this week to discuss his new Chord Melody Course, Stage Fright, ukulele trends, and Radius Fretboards. Aldrine and Matt also demonstrate their individual approaches to Chord Melody Arrangements, and give their own examples of giving in to Uke Madness. If you want to learn how to make your own Chord Melodies, check out Unlocking Chord Melodies with Matt Dahlberg.

Theory for Theory's Sake | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #63 Nov 19, 2022

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Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/11/theory-for-theorys-sake-tuup63/

When should a player start to learn Theory? After the last divisive podcast, this week the team tries to remind everyone that they're offering OPINIONS (usually) more than facts. This Week's OPINION is that you should wait before really getting into Music Theory. The guys explain why they think this way and how you can start to investigate Music Theory. Other topics discussed are pickup brands, tremolo-ing on 2 strings, learning the fretboard, and who comes up with the Play Along Song Arrangements. UU also reveals their songs for the latest Songwriting Challenge along with announcing the upcoming Stream Schedule for the Holidays.

Ukulele ≠ Guitar | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #62 Nov 05, 2022

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Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/11/ukulele-does-not-equal-guitar-tuup62/

What makes the Ukulele a distinct instrument, and not just a smaller guitar? The UU Team has a lot of opinions for this particular question. We also discuss and recommend some great ukulele teachers, set a new Songwriting Challenge, and talk about form (both for sitting and standing). The podcast ends with the guys explaining why there are no new Song Lessons, giving teasers for upcoming UU Releases, and reminding everyone that Hawaii Does Not Observer Daylight Savings.

Improve Your Work-String Balance | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #61 Oct 22, 2022

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Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/10/improve-your-work-string-balance-tuup61/

Do you have a good Work-String Balance? The UU Team is here to help you find a healthy way to balance your strings and get good intonation as well. The boys also look at 5 string ukuleles, playing different sized ukes, Baritone Tuning, and Why you want to Tune Up, but not Down?

Sheet Music: A Start, not the Goal | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #60 Oct 08, 2022

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Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/10/sheet-music-a-start-not-the-goal-tuup60/

Magic Mike Returns to help the UU Boys answer questions about scratch removal, cavaquinho tuning, and challenging yourself past 4 chord songs. Along the way, Mike and the team share insights into Old School Jazz Trials, Time Signatures, Learning a Groove, and Sheet Music as a tool. The podcast ends with some starter ukulele suggestions, and an announcement of a Special Guest on next week's Aloha Friday Jam.

There's a Uke for Everyone | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #59 Sep 24, 2022

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Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/09/theres-a-uke-for-everyone/

What makes a Uke Wrong for you, might make it Right for someone else. The guys talk about preferences in ukes, pickups, and pedals on this week's podcast. Aldrine couldn't join the show in person, but he still managed to be be beamed in from home. Voltron should be complete next week.

WWE Recommendations | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #58 (with Magic Mike) Sep 03, 2022

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Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/09/wwe-recommendations-tuup58/

The Week, the team is back from their brief tour, and they brought Magic Mike along with them! Because Mike is on the pod, Aldrine and Mike give their top wrestling match recommendations. After that tangent, Aldrine explains his mic stand slide, and the spider exercise. The guys divulge what they did on Oahu and in California, while Mike answers a previously asked diminished chord question. Mike and Aldrine give their music recommendations, talk about the upcoming Seattle Live Aloha Festival, and give a special shout-out before closing the show.

DO A TREMOLO! | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #57 Aug 13, 2022

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Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/08/do-a-tremolo-tuup57/

As a famous Hare once said, "DO A TREMOLO!" This week the boys are back and giving their best advice for a sticky tremolo. Before they tackle that problem, the team answers important questions like what is the best anime, and what is your favorite Filipino food? They also discuss some real ukulele topics such as the diminished chord, stretching strings for open tunings, and how Aldrine is preparing for the upcoming concert. Kahai and Aaron show their Song Submissions for the Challenge (Aldrine's is coming soon), and pick the winner from the Member's Submissions.

Influential Inversions | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #56 Jul 23, 2022

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Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2022/07/influential-inversions-tuup56/

The UU guys are back to talk Inversions and Movable Chords; plagiarizing and being influenced; and avoiding injuries related to ukulele playing. Aldrine also demonstrates three levels of utilizing inversions/chord shapes, and keeping a relaxed form while playing. The team ends this week's discussion with how often strings SHOULD be changed versus how often they REALLY are.

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