Ukulele Underground Podcast

Kauai Festivals, Proper Standing Form & Capo Intonation TroublesVideo Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/do-you-even-need-the-thumb-the-uu-podcast-164.169140/

This Week, we're getting a recap of some of the Going-ons happening on Kauai and Oahu. Aldrine talks about the Kauai Ukulele Festival, the Hawaiian Culture that was shared at the festival, and the performers including his own Academy. Then the guys r...

Proper Triangle Posture, String Expiration, Learning the Feel & Non-Wood UkesVideo Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/structured-practice-r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9-remixes-regimens-the-uu-podcast-163.169033/

How do you know when to move on to next lesson? How do you structure a Proper Practice Résumé Regimen? The guys start this week's Podcast by giving some feedback to a "Drunken Gymnast". They explain w...

Being "Yourself" On Stage, Doubling Down on Jokes, & Reeling in the Audience

Video Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/developing-the-aldrine-persona-the-uu-podcast-162.168936/

On this Week's Podcast, Aldrine is revealing how and when his On Stage Persona came to be. The guys also discuss standing out from other Musicians, Making Multi-Layered Jokes, Looking for "Marks" in the Audience, a...

Classical Appreciation, The Cons of Chord Shortcuts, & Gaining the "Uncle Status"Watch the Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-advice-you-probably-dont-want-to-hear-the-uu-podcast-161.168830/

In the Style of Uncles, the UU Crew is giving some harsh truths and advice on this Week's Podcast. The Podcast Starts off with finding out what Song changed Aldrine's opinion on Classical Music. We al...

Craig and Sarah's Ukulele Retreat, Bringing a Cultural Component & What Makes a Good FestivalVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/breaking-out-of-the-festival-formula-featuring-roo-the-uu-podcast-160.168727/

We're catching up with Friend, and UUer, Roo on Uke. We learn more about Roo, who he is, and why the name change? Aldrine and Roo were at Craig and Sarah's retreat last wee...

Mystery Guest, Knowing What to Fingerpick, Song Variations & Gigging in HawaiiVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/sincere-apologies-musical-storytelling-gigging-advice-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-159.168606/In a Heartfelt and Sincere tone, Aldrine has to issue a Deep Apology to a Close Personal Friend (who will remain anonymous). After the Completely Serious Apology, Aldrine gives a ...

Joining a Community, Small Island Life, & LāhuiVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/life-lessons-from-moloka-i-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-158.168494/Aldrine and Aaron went to Moloka`i this weekend to play for the Super Bowl (Soup R' Bowl). While on Moloka`i, the guys got a taste of what "Real Small" island life can be like, and learned valuable Life Lessons. Aldrine lea...

Half Step Down Tuning, Letting Songs Out, Syncing Strumming and Chord Switches

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/writing-pure-hearted-songs-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-157.168379/

This week the guys are imitating Pure Heart, and showcasing their Half Step Down songs for the Songwriting Challenge. The guys talk about what inspirations they took from Pure Heart, letting the Song guide them...

CAGE, Movable Chords, Favorite Movies & Our First Picking Songs

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/want-to-learn-fast-learn-like-a-kid-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-156.168289/

What is the CAGE Method, and is there an easier way to learn Movable Chords? Besides explaining CAGE, the guys discuss what pick guards are, and if they are worth it? We go off on a little bit of a movie tangent ...

Different Types of Hand Pain, Fixes for Barre Chords, & Neapolitan Ice Cream

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/easy-fixes-vs-skills-that-take-time-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-155.168177/

What are the common problems that new players encounter which can be fixed fast vs the ones that will take time? But before The UU Beatles answer this question, they talk about the worst comic arcs t...

8-4-2-1 Exercise, History of Tuning, Songwriting Challenge #40 & A Rare Signed CDVideo Podcast & Timestamps:https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/practices-all-chords-uses-one-shape-80-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-154.168086/Why makes a Chord Shape the "Standard"? Why are Ukulele's tuned the way they are? Magic Mike is back on the podcast to help the guys answer these questions and more. The Crew off...

Evolution of Europa, Aldrine's Sharingan, Hidden Ukulele Monsters, & Settings for Amps Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/aha-moments-that-open-uke-doors-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-153.167993/

Hear about the "AHA Moments", The Big Epiphanies, The Breakthroughs that accelerated the UU Crews' musical growth. Aldrine starts off by giving 3 examples of mind expanding...

Choosing what Ukulele to Perform with, Budget Conscious Brands, & Best Plastic Ukuleles Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/recital-preparation-tips-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-152.167896/ The AG Academy had it's Recital over the weekend, so Aldrine gives a recap of how his students performed, and tips for viewers who are preparing for a Recital or organizing their own Group Perf...

Recreating Songs Quickly, Instrument Retirement, & Music Theory that Makes No Sense! Video Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/trolling-music-nerds-sharp-1-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-151.167784/ How do we go from a Sitcom Opening to Enraging Music Theory Nerds? Along the way, Aldrine answers how he's able to give efficient feedback, and recreate a song after only seeing/hearing it once. Someone asks w...

Performers vs Entertainers, Being a Part of the Joke, Learning from Comedians & Wrestlers

Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-3-levels-of-entertainers-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-150.167692/ The guys are sharing their perspectives on what makes a good entertainer. They discuss the qualities that people may overlook when they want to perform. They also reflect on their own growth as...

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/what-matters-to-musicians-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-149.167604/ The 4 horsemen of UU are using their GUTS to make choices. Low G or High G? Soprano or Tenor? What makes a better instrument: Materials or Construction? What is more important: Note Choice or Rhythm? Find out what the guys chose, and what the live audience voted for. The crew also answer...

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/it-happened-again-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-148.167492/

"Good things do happen to bad people." Something incredible happened for the second time, but before this insane anomaly is discussed, the guys are talking about adding Extensions to passing solos, the secrets behind "Magic" Riffs, and how to get started with Open Tuning. The UU Crew also give ...

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/%F0%9F%8E%84jazz-is-the-stinky-cheese-of-music-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-147%F0%9F%8E%81.167428/

We're all over the place on this week's podcast. Mike is back, and the guys try answering how much riffing is prepared vs off the top of the dome. Aldrine equates riffs to catchphrases and new vocabulary to try out in sentences. Mike give a brief history...

Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/you-dont-suck-at-improv-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-146.167349/

It's only Aldrine and Kahai this week. The guys start off this different feeling podcast by explaining what people should do to prep Gift Ukuleles, so they're ready to be played? They also talk about other things to consider when gifting an ukulele, and the songs that newbies can start wi...