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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/ukulele-gift-guide-for-kids-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-144.167182/

What do you look for when you want to gift a Kid their 1st Uke? Aldrine and the guys share their do's and don'ts when buying someone their first ukulele. They also talk about what Ukulele Accessories to look out for, the difference between Geared and Friction Tuners, and if you should get a smaller ukulele for a child? A viewer ask when you can use the Sus Chords which leads to Aldrine explaining the difference between an Add9 Chord and a Dominant 9 Chord. The crew shares their O's on 14th frets vs 12th frets to the body ukuleles, and their opinions on cutaways. We can't end the podcast without talking about Thanksgiving Food! The guys also remind everyone that the Open Mic is this Thursday, and that the Podcast is up for another Ukies Award.

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-one-secret-to-tremolos-%E2%81%BD%E1%B5%96%CA%B3%E1%B5%83%E1%B6%9C%E1%B5%97%E2%81%B1%E1%B6%9C%E1%B5%89%E2%81%BE-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-143.167065/

Do you want the Secret to Perfect Tremolos? (It's practicing). Before revealing the BIG Secret, Aldrine explains what makes his signature Ukulele unique, and why he chose the different features of his Ukulele. The guys also talk about the Theoretical advantages to a Slotted Headstocks, and why they do not like the Stealth Tuners. Aldrine demonstrates the basics of Tremolos before the guys discuss the "Secrets" that Pro Players use to get "Fast" Tremolos. T-Flow himself asks for an explanation of the rhythm and left hand mutes Aldrine employed in past Jam performance of MMMBop. The crew answers questions about using strings for a different sized uke, and shaping/maintaining your nails before the podcast ends with UU sharing their pride in Shadowstrum, and being Thankful for the UU Community.

Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/uke-songs-about-2-guys-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-142.166960/

The UU Guys perform their songs inspired by everyone's favorite 2 Ukulele Guys. Aldrine's song is inspired by 2 Ukulele Duos; Kahai uses Chords reminiscent of Kalei and Corey; and Aaron makes a new theme song for The Ukulele Site podcast. After showing their songs, the UU Crew pick a winner for the Songwriting Challenge. A Viewer asks for a specific sounding pickup suggestion for the Tahitian Ukulele. While another Viewer asks if it was really Aldrine who played the Uke on Hotel Transylvania? The Podcast ends with unveiling the Can't Stop the Drop Holiday Sweater, and looking forward to Thanksgiving Festivities.

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/proper-form-for-any-situation-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-141.166843/

The Real Magic Mike is back for another Ukulele Underground Podcast. Aldrine answers some questions from a previous podcast where viewers asked how to properly hold the Ukulele if they play a smaller size (Concert or Soprano), or how to play while standing. This leads to a discussion about particularly difficult to hold ukuleles, and where your strumming/fingerpicking hand placement should be if you don't play a conventional ukulele? The "Best Sounding" Ukulele is brought up again, and the question of if Aldrine has tried this ukulele with a High G is asked. The guys also talk about Aldrine's Up Strum with his Thumb, and #Answerin5 questions about chord names and Aldrine and Mike's signature hats. The podcast ends with Mike saying where you can find him (and Kyle), the guys thanking Vets for their service, and reminding everyone that the Song Challenge is due by Next Week.

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".

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/ingredients-for-a-good-barre-chord-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-139.166661/

This podcast starts off with the UU Crew talking about where inspiration for Songwriting can come from. The squad explains how to follow a "Songwriting Recipe" or when to add your own Substitutions to the Recipe. The guys offer help to a UU Member with a particular chord, and give steps for anyone to break down barre chords or any challenging chords of their own. Continuing from last week, Aldrine shows off what he thinks is one of the Best Sounding Ukuleles he's played, and the team speculate on what makes it sound so good. The Podcast ends with a shout out to a special Bruddah and Aunty, a civic reminder, and a reminder that the live streams will be 1 hour earlier during daylight savings time.

Timestamps & Video Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/what-is-this-podcast-even-about-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-138.166539/

That's the question that the UU Crew are asking about themselves, "What is this Podcast Even About?" The Podcast starts off normal enough with a question about travelling with your Uke, and how to keep it safe? The guys offer their travel tips along with some case suggestions for additional Ukulele Safety. A viewer asks where is the Best Place to learn instrumental songs before the crew opens a special "Finger Licking" gift. A New Songwriting Challenge is set, but quickly get's derailed. The UU Team insert themselves into another Ukulele Podcast by offering an additional challenge to the UU Community. Before the podcast ends, the guys remind everyone this Friday is our Spooky Aloha Friday Jam, and give some shout-outs to new album releases from friends. Aldrine tops off the hour with a quick demo/teaser of the best sounding uke in his collection (while the podcast experiences sound problems in the last minute).

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/stop-your-uke-from-slipping-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-137.166434/

With Aaron rejoining the Podcast, it's back to being a 3 man show. The Podcast starts off with Songs that Uke Clubs should play, and "Local" songs that would make great Jam songs. A UU Member asks about fingerpicking with a 6 or 8 string ukulele, and another person shares how they heard Jake started with Rock and Roll music. The guys starts some Rumors, and Aldrine shares how Rumors had been spread about him. In a throwback to last week, we find out Aaron's Watched on Repeat Movie, and Guilty Pleasure Movie which leads to Aldrine sharing his most controversial Movie Take. Aldrine helps someone learn the Fly, gives tips for keeping your Uke from slipping, and explains what part of his finger he uses for Up Strums. The podcast ends with some good news, and a shout out to T-Flow.

Video Podcast and Timestamps:

https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/10/mid-song-tuning-guilty-pleasure-movies-tuup136/

Learn how Aldrine tunes in the Middle of the Song, and What are the Guys Guilty Pleasure Movies. It’s just Aldrine and Kahai this week. The A and K Show talk about Low G for the last time when Aldrine answers why he doesn’t perform with a Low G, and what he would have to do to play a whole show with one. Aldrine gives an estimate to the amount of Ukuleles in his collection, and how many ukuleles are in his rotation for playing on a regular basis. On last week’s Jam, Aldrine tuned his Uke while Mid-Song, so a member asks how he tunes while playing? Someone asks if Aldrine has played a double low G like Taimane, and another viewer asks how many songs does Aldrine have in his repetoire? This kicks off the discussion of childhood TV shows/Cartoons, Favorite Movies we’ve watch multiple times, Bad Movies, and Unintentional Comedies.

Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/what-makes-a-good-low-g-song-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-135/ We’re still talking about the Low G strings from Korea, but this week, the guys are also discussing What makes a Good Low G Song, and what are the best Alternatives to the Mythical Low G string?. Aldrine explains what Action means, and what he has to go through in order to set up his action and pickup balance just the way he likes it. A viewer asks what is Aldrine’s favorite sounding Ukulele (to which he gives 3 answers), and the guys talk about why it’s hard to go back to Unbalanced Ukuleles or other Low G string sets.

Video Podcast & Timestamps:

https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/the-strings-everyone-is-talking-about-tuup134/

The Guys are back (not all of them in the office) to talk about the LA Ukulele Festival, give a demo of the Low G String Set from Korea, and explain what kind of Ukulele Basses to check out. Starting things off, Aldrine gives a recap of the LA Ukulele Festival. Aaron and Aldrine discuss what makes each of the Festivals they have attended this year unique. The team also shares stories about the next generation of Ukulele Players they got to experience at the LA Ukulele Festival. We’ve been getting asked about the new Low G String Set at LA, in the chat, and in emails, so Aldrine shows it off. He talks about the Pros and Con (singular) of the strings. Before topping off the podcast, the guys talk about what to look for when checking out Ukulele Basses.

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/travel-stories-tremolos-from-korea-to-seattle-tuup133/

The UU Guys are telling stories from the road: from Korea to Seattle. Before they make the big jump across the ocean, Aldrine is talking about a smaller jump to Oahu to attend the Ukulele Club of Hawaii. He also talks about what Sarah and Craig (and their team) are doing behind the scenes to support the Ukulele Community, and the upcoming Charity Concert. The guys recount how the Korea trip went; talking about an International Ukulele Contest, Hanging out with Korean Celebrities, and a new Low G set of strings the team is really excited about. UU takes a break from Travel Tales to answer questions about speeding up your Tremolo and Looking for Specific Ukulele Tabs. Aaron and Aldrine recount the Seattle Live Aloha Festival with special mention of a few Music Families from Hawaii, and one of Hawaii’s Prominent bands from the 80’s and 90’s. The podcast ends with talks of where the guys are headed to next, the New Hawaiian Fingerstyle Play Along, and Wearing UU Shirts.

Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/sounding-bad-in-practice-tuup132/

Mike is hosting the podcast this Week while Aldrine calls in from home. The guys discuss keeping a Practice Journal, Practice Vs Playing Time, and How it can be hard to see tangible improvements in Music. The team also talks about improving for personal satisfaction and learning to enjoy the process of practicing. A UU Member asks when they should use 7ths to add Variety to a song? Aldrine explains alternatives for adding 7ths, while Mike suggests adding 7ths to musically build upon the song. Another viewer asks how to remember the chords of the song (simple answer: more practice)? The guys spend the end of the podcast discussing Humidifiers and how to accommodate your ukulele to the environment.

Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/08/non-ukulele-podcast-tuup131/

In a totally normal Ukulele Underground Podcast, the UU Crew are talking about their Non-Ukulele Interests. Aldrine shares his recent Video Game Addictions, what type of Deck he plays in the One Piece Card Game, and his Bread/Baking Experiments. Aaron continues from last week’s podcast, and explains what kind of music he would have wanted to hear at the “Big Games”. Aaron and Aldrine explain what Non-Ukulele Music they have been listening to. Kahai talks about old school Hip Hop producers, and how they inspired a whole style of music. Kahai also shares his favorite coffee shop which leads to the guys talking about local food places. The podcast ends with the team explaining why they’re doing this podcast, and what is coming up in the week. No Podcast Next Week

Video Podcast & Timestamps:

https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/08/becoming-our-parents-130/

This Week the guys are talking about their Parents, and how their Parent’s taste in music is reflected in their own musical stylings and taste. But first, the UU crew is talking about Kahai’s Dad, and classic local Kauai Snacks. Then Aldrine gives a breakdown of where his love for 60’s & 70’s music comes from, and how his original music reflects this love. Aldrine also explains when he prefers to use other ukulele sizes over his Go-To Tenor, and give tips for Strumming and Singing when the Lyrics don’t match the Strum. The last quarter of the podcast is spent talking about some sports from the “Big Games”, the upcoming South Korea Tour, Next Week’s Streaming Schedule (No Live Podcast Next Week), and the Ukulele Club of Hawaii.

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/08/learning-from-the-kids-tuup129/ This week, Kyle is strumming out of the shadows, and joining the UU team to talk about reaching the next generation of Ukulele players, and what the Kids can teach us. First, Kyle is recapping his recent travels, and what was the best thing he ate while in Europe. Aldrine summarizes the first AG Academy Recital, and how the Kid’s Summer Class went. We also talk about the state of Ukulele on Kauai, and how Kids can be our role models. Kyle participates in his first #Answerin5 to answer questions about tips for practicing and improving, favorite Filipino foods, Iam Tongi’s contribution to Jawaiian music, and his opinions on the Paris Olympics.

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/ukulele-history-in-a-song/ In this Week’s Podcast, we’re getting a History Lesson of someone who was not only influential to Ukulele, but also to Hawaii as a whole. Before we dive into History, we summon Mike to give recommendations for Sheet Music apps. He also gives his own History Lesson of an iconic Effects used in a lot of The Beatle’s works. Aldrine shares his song for the songwriting challenge which incorporates a technique to manually replicate a phaser effect. Kahai’s song is based of a Samurai Bunny Comic made by a Local Author. Aaron’s Song is based on the life of the person who may have been the catalyst that brought the Ukulele to Hawaii. This Week’s Podcast is jam packed with new things to learn.

Video Podcast & Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/wearing-it-like-a-medal-tuup127/

This Week’s Podcast, Aldrine is opening a special present and callback to a previous podcast where he says, “I would Keep it like a Medal.” Before Aldrine gets to open his Surprise Gift, he also gets a Personal Medal for facing his Fears on Stage. After Aldrine put on his new “Medal,” the guys try the Hot Sauce, Bacon Jam, and Smoked Honey sent from a loyal UU Member. Aldrine quickly answers What is the meaning of life before explaining some of his favorite Ukulele, and Non-Ukulele Intros to Songs. The Team give their thoughts on Tuning Baritones like Tenors, Tips for Ukulele Slippage when Chord Changing, and Buying a New Uke or Changing the Strings? Check out the Podcast for Everything else Answered and Explained in this Week’s Show.

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/the-most-technically-difficult-song-tuup126/

What makes a song Technically Difficult? Aldrine explains what might be the most Technically Difficult song that he performs, and What is the most Technically Difficult song he has written. He also shares other Ukulele Professional’s Songs that are hard to nail down without being the person who wrote it. Before that we start off the podcast with a recap of the Hawaii Ukulele Festival, and a call for a personal apology from Jollibee. The guys talk about a new Children’s Ukulele Book, and use that as inspiration for the next Songwriting Challenge. Aldrine’s serves his thoughts on the Wimbledon Finals, the Oha Series from Kanile`a, and the best Filipino Restaurants on Kauai. The guys also give tips for Performance Anxiety, and buying your first ukulele.

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/music-theory-charades-tuup125/

With our Favorite Guest back on the podcast, we’re challenging Mike and Aldrine to play a game of Music Theory Charades. Before the game, Mike shares what some of the best selling ukuleles and ukulele accessories are. The guys answer a question on Tuning Ratios, and give their opinions on different tuners. Aldrine is tasked to play or describe Music Theory Terms without using the words in them, then Mike has to give a definition for those terms in 5 words or less. The UU Team pick a winner for the last Songwriting Challenge before answering questions about starter ukulele books, songs to test ukuleles, and what is the first effects pedals ukulele players should own?

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/sci-fi-uke-song-tuup124/

Hear 3 interpretations of a Sci-Fi Song using the Ukulele. The guys are playing their Songs for the Songwriting Challenge this week. They also discuss their ideas behind the songs, and how songs will write themselves. Aldrine answers a question about the Wahine `Ilikea Play Along, and his Signature Ukulele before talking about his two lost sentimental Ukuleles. Aldrine answers a couple of questions using 5 words which leads into a more than 5 word answer about respecting Hawaiian Music. 

Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/underrated-ukulele-bands-tuup123/

This week we ask Aldrine to shed a spotlight on Underrated Ukulele Artist/Bands that you should know. First Aldrine covers the obvious choices (Pure Heart and Ka`au Crater Boys), then he lists the Bands that include Ukulele Players who may be overlooked, and what songs from the bands you should be listening to. An Audience member from Monopolele ask Aldrine how he got his Tone/Sound at the Festival. This leads to an in depth tech talk, and a deep dive into EQ settings. At the end of the Podcast, the guys introduce a new segment to Answer Questions Quickly.

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/one-form-for-fingerpicking-strumming-rolls-tuup122/

Learn the One Form to rule them all (Strumming, Fingerpicking and Rolls). Aldrine shows the importance of the Basic Form, and how it helps with transitioning between different rhythmic techniques: Strumming, Fingerpicking, Rolls, Chunks, etc. He also gives an important tip if you want to smooth out your Fingerpicking to Strumming Rhythm. The guys offer advice for improving your Singing Rhythm and How to Get Over a Slump before setting up the Teki Giveaway / Songwriting Challenge. Aldrine answers the most asked questions from the Youtube Channel, and discuss Lap Steel / Slide Ukulele.

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/with-love-from-italy-tuup121/

Aaron and Aldrine are back to talk about their trip to the Monopolele Ukulele Festival in Monopoli Italy. Good times with great uke players! The guys also discuss what music gear they travel with and passing the torch to the next generation of uke players.

Video Podcast and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/favorite-videos-from-16-years-tuup20/ In a totally normal podcast, the guys are taking turns and naming their 3 Favorite things from all of UU. See what they picked, and click on the video podcast link to check out all the things mentioned.

Video Podcast and Timestamps:

https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/big-bandito-tyler-tuup119/

In this special Pre-Recorded Podcast, we talk to Sarah Tochiki, the Music Director for both Kauai Community College and Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School. She is also the person who re-arranged songs from Bandito Tyler for Jazz Big Band. A few weeks ago we Recapped the Kauai Jazz Festival, but this week we pick Sarah’s Brain for how she came up with the Arrangements. As we talk about each song, Aldrine shares the background history of the Bandito Tyler album, and we learn about the Real People who inspired the Characters. Sarah explains how she accomplished the challenging task of balancing the songs original essence while also adding more to the instrumentation. Mike contributes his own perspective as a member of the band, and as the person to plant the idea of re-arranging Bandito Tyler. We hope you guys are as excited to see what else can come from Future Ukulele and Jazz Collaborations.

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/name-the-quote-tuup118/

Content Warning: If you’re Sensitive to Mouth Sounds or Eating, you may want to stop listening after 36:15 With Kyle back on the podcast, the guys are trying a new Ukulele Challenge, Name that Quote: Jake or Jac-Ob. Kahai is challenging Aldrine and Kyle to guess whether Jake Shimabukuro or Jacob Collier is the source for different Quotes. This leads the guys into discussing what Music Quotes have stuck with them through the years, and what Lyrics just won’t leave their heads. A viewer asks where they can start learning Ukulele, so the team gives their suggestions for beginner songs. A UU+ Member asks about how they can move forward in their music journey? The latter half of the podcast, the guys are doing a Hot Sauce Taste Test. Aldrine gives advice on how to transition from chords to fingerstyle, and Kyle gives his best advice for anybody looking to improve.

Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/chord-substitutions-tuup117/

If you find a song “Boring”, use Chord Substitutions to spice them up. Kahai Challenges Aldrine to demonstrate a couple of ways you can change a song by “Replacing” one or two chords. Aldrine starts by adding notes to the base chord to make new Substitutions. On the next Level, Aldrine shows how you can use Relative Chords as Substitutions, and how you can combine both techniques to make a song your own. The guys also discuss how knowing some Music Theory is a good shortcut to find new Substitutions, but if you want to jump in, it can be as easy as Adding or Subtracting fingers from a Chord. The team shares some of their favorite examples of Musicians who didn’t know Music Theory, but still made great Music. Viewers ask about Baritones as Starter Ukes, and what Amp Settings should be used for Ukuleles before the guys open a gift box from UU Member, Rux.

Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/gigging-dos-donts-tuup116/

This week, we’re hanging out with friend of the show, Kyle Furusho, and finding out the biggest Do’s and DON’TS for Gigging Musicians and Audience Members. The Podcast starts off with a question from Kyle’s biggest Fan, Mickey Aüto. Then we ask Kyle how he makes a Setlist, and how he handles unknown Song Requests. Aldrine ask Kyle how to deal with someone picking up your tip jar, and explains why audience members should never do it. A viewer asks how they can break into Gigging, and if it’s ok to write a “Song Menu” instead of taking request. The guys explain why they don’t want to play certain songs, and how song request can break the flow of a show. The podcast is topped off with some stories of unwanted additional performers.

Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/04/improvising-memes-tuup115/

How do you use “Memes” to Jump in on Songs and Improvise? Aldrine shares his secret tips to playing along to other people even when you’re unsure of the songs, keys, or chord switches. This leads into a discussion on improvising, and how you can use simple songs to “Meme” to your audience. Two viewers ask questions on plucking with your Fretting Hand, and improving your Strumming Speed. The guys respond to a viewers comment on being intimidated by the Improv Masters, Kalei and Corey, and show how even the pros use simple tricks to make effective solos. Aldrine gives his own examples of how he is trying to improve on his ukulele journey, and how he is still a student too. At the end of the day, everything comes down to having Fun!

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/04/fusing-ukulele-jazz-big-bands-tuup114/

What happens when you rearrange a Western Ukulele Instrumental Concept Album for Jazz Big Band? This Week Aldrine and Mike are sharing their experience playing and planning for the KCC Jazz Festival. We start off with a relatively quick conversation about Double Flats/Sharps, Reading the Youtube Comments, and Aldrine’s T-Shirt, then we dive into Aldrine and Mike recounting the Jazz Festival. Aldrine explains what it was like collaborating with KCC Music Director, Sarah Tochiki to rearrange songs from his Album Bandito Tyler. Aldrine also shares his fears of playing at the Jazz Festival, and criticizing his own performance. We get some last minute questions about Beginner Ukulele Book Recommendations, and Chord Shape Viability before showing off gifts from UU Member, Yoda.

Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/04/essential-festival-items-tuup113/

What are Essential Items you bring to a Festival? Do you even need to bring an Ukulele to a Festival, and should you bring your most “Expensive Ukulele” or should you bring a “Beater”? The team tries to help a viewer define a group of notes, and explain why they aren’t pentatonic, and why you don’t necessarily need to name them. Aldrine explains the advantages and disadvantages of different Ukulele Bridge Types. The podcast is topped of with recounting the Kauai Ukulele Festival and giving a preview of Aldrine’s workshop for the Monopolele Festival.

Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/04/memorizing-without-sheet-music-tuup112/ Is Sheet Music necessary for Memorizing a song? In this Week’s Podcast Aldrine will show you how you can build your Music Instincts; Memorize songs using Numbers and Feelings; and play the “Wrong” Chord while playing the “Right” Song. We’re giving all of our opinions on when it’s appropriate to use and perform with TABS/Sheet Music.

Video Podcast and Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/04/tapping-in-two-minutes-tuup111/

Learn how to Tap in 2 Minutes! This week, the guys are challenging Aldrine to teach a Tapping Riff as fast as he can. After Aldrine’s Tapping Speedrun, he explains the theory behind Tapping. The Team discuss learning Party Trick Riffs vs learning to apply the same Flashy Techniques. As an Example of Elegant Application of Tapping, the guys geek out about the genius of Jake’s Album and Song, Dragon. This leads to an appreciative analysis of Ernie Cruz Jr. and the rest of the Cruz family. A Songwriting Challenge winner is picked while also drifting into a tangent about Dead Media. Aldrine ask’s the last question of the podcast: what is the Algorithm’s effect on Creativity?

Show Notes and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/03/building-confidence-through-little-oopsies-tuup110/

What does Pirate Ships, Sister Act and Building Confidence have in common? Answer: This Week’s Ukulele Underground Podcast. The guys start off the Podcast by playing their Song Submissions for the Songwriting Challenge, and making plans to get their own Pirate Ship. A member ask Aldrine if there are specific Thumb Picks for Ukulele, and if he has recommendations? The team discuss how you can Build Your Confidence even if you make little “Oopsies” or play a wrong note? The podcast is topped off with what pickups does Aldrine use, and where can you get the best Acai bowl?

Show Notes and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/03/scrappy-youth-vs-mature-musician-tuup109/

What is the difference between a Scrappy, Up and Coming Musician VS a Mature Musician who has been around the block? What are the traits of Inexperienced Players and what are the qualities of  Tasteful Players? What Jamming Faux Pas should you avoid, and what can you do to Mature as a Musician? Find the answers to these questions plus our thoughts on High Humidity, Jazz, and Metal on today’s podcast.

Show Notes and Timestamp: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/03/harsh-truth-among-impostors-tuup108/

What was a Harsh Truth Aldrine needed to face in order to improve as an Ukulele Player? Aldrine shares the precise moment when someone gave him a “Harsh Truth” that pushed him to being a better player. We also hear how Aldrine learned to grow from these criticisms and how he changed his goals to better reflect himself. The guys discuss Wound, Unwound and Flatwound Low G Strings and what they prefer. A new Songwriting Challenge is set before Aldrine gets introspective on where his own Impostor Syndrome comes from, and how he deals with it.

Show Notes and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/03/warm-ups-that-make-you-swole-tuup107/

Learn these Secret Warm-Ups that will maximize your (Finger) Muscles, and get you SWOLE! Before Aldrine reveals his secrets to the perfect Warm-Ups, he talks about his busy Weekend spent going to an awesome concert, and hanging out with Ukulele Heavy Hitters. The guys answer the questions of will sanding and repainting an ukulele change the sound, and how do you turn a Melody into a Fingerstyle Song? Aldrine explains his recommended Warm-Ups and how focusing on Form is more important than speed. If you want to be the Strongest Ukulele Player you can be, check out this Week’s Podcast!

Show Notes and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/02/first-gig-fumbles-tuup106/

We’re taking a retrospective look back at Aldrine’s first unpaid Gig vs his first paid Gig. Aldrine also reveals the source of his Stage Anxiety, and if he regrets making mistakes while on stage. The guys give suggestions for playing odd time signatures before Aldrine talks about his impostor syndrome. The UU team reveal their humble working conditions while also teasing some future plans.

Show Notes and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/02/entering-the-flow-state-tuup105/

Today, the guys are joined by Mike "INSERT NICKNAME HERE" Odo to help explain what the "Flow State" is, and how musicians find themselves in that state. Before the guys dive into this topic, you know that they have to take a couple of detours talking about Disney+ and the Rock.  Back on topic, the UU team discuss what the "Flow State" feels like, experiencing Flow in a band, and what songs can put them into that state. They also list songs that get them Hyped before performances. The guys answer some audience questions about Widening the groove in your nut, and Traveling with your Ukulele. It's always a blast with Mike Around. Let us know what Mike's new nickname should be?

Show Notes and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/02/the-first-roadblock-tuup104/

What was the first Roadblock Aldrine experienced? Aldrine explains the first situational Roadblock he ran in to on his uke journey, then he tells what song and technique he faced as a Roadblock. The guys also discuss the importance of figuring out music by ear, playing with others, and being In the Zone. Aldrine demonstrates Bending, and how to incorporate different techniques into your strumming. At the end of the podcast, the team talks about Practice vs Playing, and how limiting your practice time is actually good for you.

Show Notes and Timestamps:

https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/02/how-to-spice-up-boring-strumming-tuup193/

Is Strumming “Boring” for you? This Week, UU tackles why people get Bored with Strumming, and the different ways you can take a “Boring” strum and Spice it up! Before the team unveils their Spicy Secrets, Aldrine demonstrates Arpeggios and what you can do to practice your Arpeggios. The guys mention some “Boring” songs from the Kauai Ukulele Club, and what they did to add a new dimension to the Songs. This leads to a discussion about How to Start your own Uke Clubs, and the best practices for new clubs. The podcast is topped off with talks about the upcoming Festivals, Future UU+ Solos, the new Play Along, and Peter Moon’s Legacy.

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/01/apologetic-harmonics-tuup102/

The podcast continues from last Week when Aldrine explains Harmonics and how he used it to play Creep with Cynthia Lin. Before Aldrine demonstrates the many types of Harmonics (Natural, Artificial, Chordal, and Pinch), we expose the “High” budget of the podcast, while Aldrine issues an apology for the lateness of the New Solos and Play Along. A viewer asks for advice on how to avoid aggravating their Tennis Elbow, while another UUer asks for an explanation to the Percussive Mutes. Both Topics lead into a discussion on the importance of Form, and some of the General Rules you want to follow. The guys explain why there is no “Best String Set” and how you would switch from a Low G to High G Ukulele. A new Cliffhanger Question is asked for next Week.

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/01/revisiting-bodysurfing-tuup101/

What is Aldrine listening to? We start off this week’s podcast with Aldrine talking about revisiting and reinventing Bodysurfing which leads into a discussion on what Ukulele Music he’s been listening to. A member ask how would Aldrine tackle learning a difficult song like Bodysurfing and where would he start? The guys give their perspective on what Performers would like from an Event Organizer. Someone ask for help with the timing to a tricky riff, while another UUer ask what you can do to play ukulele silently? We finish with a cliffhanger question for next week.

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/01/favorite-moments-tuup100/

For our 100th Episode, we have Funkmaster Mike returning to share what were his Favorite Moments from the Past 100 Episodes. Before the guys share their favorite Podcast Memories, Mike talks about going to the Rose Bowl. The crew also discusses Ideal Action Height, Quality Control in Ukuleles, and Learning Guitar. The Podcast is topped off with some tips for choosing Ukuleles without trying them in person, and the woes of checking an instrument on a plane. Thanks for Listening, here's to the next 100 Episodes.

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/01/award-winning-podcast-tuup99/

CAN YOU SMELL WHAT UKULELE UNDERGROUND IS COOKING? You are now listening to An AWARD WINNING Podcast. The team is flying high after their recent Ukies Award. This podcast is definitely packed with all the quality (Power Rangers, Wrestling, Legends of the Hidden Temple) that you can expect out of an AWARD WINNING Podcast. The guys also answer some questions on Modes/Islands, what is a good amount of practice, the spider exercise, and upcoming Festival dates. Getting back to the cream of the episode, UU discusses being the Heel of Ukulele Podcast, and what will come for Ukulele Podcastmania 2024. Seriously, thank you to everyone who nominated and voted for us. We wouldn’t be here without you guys.

Show Notes and Link: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/12/the-chord-tone-rabbit-hole-tuup98/

For the last podcast of the year, the guys ask Aldrine what Music "Rabbit Hole" he got into this year? Aldrine list several Music Obsessions he's had this year, but the most noteworthy is Chord Tone Soloing. He explains what Chord Tone Soloing is, and how it differs from regular fingerpicking. Two questions about thumb placement makes Aldrine reiterate how important proper form is. The guys debate what wood sounds closest to Koa before going off track with a Dessert discussion. The podcast is topped off with Warm Up recommendations, advice for Finegrstyle beginners, a Cardistry demo, and plans for a Mario Kart Stream. Our next Live Podcast will be January 8th. Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas from the UU Team!

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/12/the-3-keys-to-ukulele-success/

What 3 Keys should you learn before joining a jam? Aldrine list songs in these 3 keys that will help you learn and familiarize yourself with the chords and notes in the keys. The guys talk about practicing with Backing Tracks and how Playing Along to the original is helpful even with Solo Ukulele Arrangements. Aldrine gives his recommendations for a starter loop pedals and a trick to using a loop pedal as a backing track. UU also tackles Barre Chords, beginner Mic and Amp suggestions, plus transposing music from Low G to High G.

Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/12/the-best-holiday-uke-songs-tuup96/

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 advice for holding Am, switching between Guitar and Uke, cleaning your freatboard, taking care of your nails, and tightening a geared tuner.

Show Notes and Video Podcast: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/11/sheet-music-vs-music-theory-tuup95/

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 discovering new pieces of Music Theory, and how he's applying it to spice up his own playing. The guys share tips on how to make the most out of In-Person Lessons, and advice on how to make a Jam more Beginner-Friendly?