Ukulele Stories Podcast
1) Ukulele Stories: Jim Beloff
Jim Beloff was at the vanguard of the Third Wave of Uke. He and his wife Liz founded Flea Market Music in 1992 and the company has helped countless people around the world discover the magic of the in...Show More
2) Ukulele Stories: Matt Dahlberg
I've known Seattle-based uke pro Matt Dahlberg for about 15 years, so it was great to finally catch up with him for a chat! He gave me three great tips for beginners, as well as one of the best defini...Show More
3) Ukulele Stories: Roy Sakuma
One from the Kamuke archives! An interview with Roy Sakuma on the eve of the 32nd Annual Ukulele Festival Hawaii in 2002.
4) Ukulele Stories: Peter Luongo
In this episode, we delve into the inspiring teaching philosophy of Canadian maestro Peter Luongo, whose innovative methods have impacted thousands of students and shaped the Langley Ukulele Ensemble ...Show More
5) Ukulele Stories: Sam Muir
In this episode, Sam reveals how a guitar student's curiosity sparked her own exploration of the ukulele and its enormous musical potential.
6) Ukulele Stories: Sam Muir
Meet Sam Muir, the first person in the world to do a PhD on the ukulele!
7) Ukulele Stories: Shawn Yacavone
To most people, the ukulele is simply an easy-to-play social instrument. But to Shawn Yacavone, it’s much more important than that. To him, it’s a powerful cultural icon and a vital link to the Kingdo...Show More
8) Ukulele Stories: Ralph Shaw
Modestly dubbed the "King of the Ukulele", Ralph Shaw is one of the originals - a pre-internet star who honed his craft in front of dubious, bemused audiences in the early 1990s.
9) Ukulele Stories: Bernadette Plazola
In 2019, Bernadette Plazola was unemployed, her marriage had collapsed, and she was on the verge of homelessness. Fast-forward six years and she’s now one of the world’s most popular online uke tutors...Show More
10) Ukulele Stories: Bryan Tolentino
“My job is to put smiles on people’s hearts,” says Bryan Tolentino, one of Hawaii’s busiest and most sought-after musicians.