A conversation with Grammy-winning compilation contributor, Keoki Kahumoku, about the school of hard knocks, teaching, and bringing joy to folks with Hawaiian music.

Keoki is the founder of the Center For Hawaiian Music Studies and perpetuated the teaching of Hawaiian music for many years at the Kahumoku ʻOhana Music & Lifestyle Workshop. He's a farmer, pig hunter, teacher, and musician with a feel for authentic Hawaiian music that is second to none.

Resources:
- Left Hand Technique course sample lesson: https://liveukulele.com/store/left-hand-technique-video-course/
- Keoki's music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/keoki-kahumoku/11794688
- George Kahumoku (Keoki's dad): https://kahumoku.com/
- First two albums with Herb Ohta, Jr.: https://roysakuma.net/store/artists/keoki-kahumoku.htm
- Moses Kahumoku (Keoki's uncle): https://www.dancingcat.com/moses-kahumoku

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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/

Tone is one of the most overlooked aspects of playing ukulele. Good tone makes everything you play sound amazing. Bad tone, well...  In this episode I share about how to improve your ukulele sound with some actionable tips. Finger placement, angles, dangles, and more!

!!! This episode is brought to you by my Groove Ukulele ebook - a complete guide to strumming in time and creating your own strumming patterns: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/ !!!

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- 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/

In this episode I explore the importance and characteristics of playing with good tone, how to get good tone, who has good tone, how it's different from timbre, and other thoughts.

Resources:

- Groove Ukulele: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/
- Kingside (my rock band): https://kingside808.com/
- Maui Ola benefit concert replay on Kahilu.tv: https://www.kahilu.tv/featured-category/videos/maui-ola-a-benefit-concert-for-maui
- Kuʻu Kūlaiwi by Keanaliʻiomanae Bertlemann: https://music.apple.com/us/album/kuu-kulaiwi/1653106223
- Tobias's Byen Sover album: https://soundcloud.com/elofwamberg-music
- "Kawika" by Sunday Manoa (Peter Moon): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SSYkWViftg

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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/

This week is the launch of my new ebook, Groove Ukulele. It's all about strumming. Get 20% the new ebook until August 26th at midnight HST! https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/

In this episode I talk about the foundational concepts that most people miss when learning to strum.

Resources:
- Strumming Foundations crash course: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/workshop-1/
- Groove Ukulele ebook: https://liveukulele.com/store/groove-ukulele/

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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/

A student requested I explore coming to the uke from another instrument vs. starting your musical journey on the ukulele. Here are some of my thoughts.

Resources:
- Uncle George's workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/
- JHUI: https://www.uketropolis.com/jhui

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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/

In this episode I share some ideas for breaking a cycle of discouragement by re-framing your expectations for your ukulele journey. Inspired by an email from a reader.

If you or someone you know struggles with mental illness, please reach out to services that can assist you in getting the help you need: https://www.nami.org/Support-Education.

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- Iam Tongi singing "Cool Down" by Kolohe Kai on American Idol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jshbFMUchWw
- Step By Step: Single String Picking ebook: https://liveukulele.com/store/step-by-step-picking/

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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/

Kris Fuchigami is on the podcast! A fellow ukulele player from the Big Island, Kris rocks it harder and better than most. In this interview he shares stories about getting his pride rubbed in the mud, encouraging the next generation, and navigating a music industry without CDs.

Resources:
- Ukulele Scales PDF bundle download (free): https://liveukulele.com/scales/#pdfs
- Kris's website: https://www.krisfuchigami.com/
- Kris's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kris.fuchigami
- Kris's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/krisfuchigami/

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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/

In this episode I recap the George Kahumoku, Jr. Slack Key & Ukulele Workshop and share an interview with a longtime friend, Peter DeAquino. We talk about some ukulele gear, full time gigging, learning from the masters of Hawaiian music, and what the fair market value of live music is.

Resources:
- Peter on Facebook (live stream every Thursday): https://www.facebook.com/PeterDMaui/
- GKSK Workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/

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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 songs you choose to play can have a large impact on the quality of your learning and performing experience. Here are some tips to help you choose the right songs for the moment.

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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/

In this episode I discuss some of the things I've learned over the years that help an ukulele class keep a steady and productive pace while suiting every student's needs.

James Hill interviews me for the Uketropolis Podcast: https://share.transistor.fm/s/ab41d676
- George Kahumoku, Jr.'s Slack Key & ʻUkulele Workshop: https://kahumoku.com/workshops/

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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/