The Live Ukulele Podcast

By Brad Bordessa

Join Brad Bordessa, a professional ukulele teacher and performer, for insightful deep-dives, interviews, and fun on The Live ʻUkulele Podcast! In these episodes you'll explore important uke lessons

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The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.

The Live Ukulele Podcast episodes:

April 16, 2022Victoria Vox Interview - Songwriting, Inspiration, and Mouth Trumpetting (of course)
Talk story with one of the ukulele scene's best songwriters! Victoria shared all about her inspiration and execution of her newest project, Nirvana in REM, how she adapts her music to solo uke, and her accidental discovery of the "mouth trumpet."

Get Victoria's music: https://www.victoriavox.com/
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Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:

Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5

Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/

Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.

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/
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1h 9min
April 02, 2022Phrasing - The Heart of Expressing Music on the Uke
Examples and discussion on how you can adjust phrasing to make music more original and change the feel.

Ukes For Ukraine - https://liveukulele.com/ukraine/
Support the show
Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:

Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5

Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/

Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.

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/
...more
42min
March 19, 2022Become a Professional Uke Player - Even if You Suck!
Some thoughts on what makes for "professionalism" in an ukulele player. Also, announcement for Ukes For Ukraine live stream event on April 9th.

https://liveukulele.com/ukraine/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQPDCPu-J7Y
Support the show
Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:

Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5

Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/

Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.

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/
...more
31min
March 05, 2022The Amplification Basics Episode: Ukulele Pickups, Amps, and More
Learn what you need to plug your ukulele into an amp or PA. Some tips for getting a better sound and avoiding pitfalls.
Support the show
Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:

Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5

Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/

Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.

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/
...more
45min
February 19, 2022What to Play When
Knowing what part to choose when looking at a TAB and also some examples of a couple recordings I've done recently where I break down the individual tracks I'm playing.

Resources:
Joel's podcast episode
Hōʻale on DaganMusic.com
Support the show
Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:

Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5

Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/

Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.

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/
...more
44min
February 05, 2022Caring For Your Ukulele
How to keep your ukulele in tip-top aesthetic shape and considerations for its well-being.
Support the show
Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:

Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5

Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/

Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.

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/
...more
30min
January 23, 2022TLUP After Hours #2 - LIVE Practice & Talk Story
Unofficial podcast hangout with some freeform jamming, thoughts, and insights on ukulele.

Here's Tobias's Byen Sover album (free to listen): https://soundcloud.com/elofwamberg/sets/elof-wamberg-byen-sover
Support the show
Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:

Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5

Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/

Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.

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/
...more
59min
January 15, 2022Kelly "Kaʻahele" Hyde Interview on knowing Music Theory, Songwriting, and Touring With the Ukulele
Big Island's own Kelly Hyde (formerly known as "Kaʻahele") joins Brad for a heartwarming, mellow episode about singer-songwriter ukulele. Her process and mindset for creating some of the best original music in Hawaiʻi.

https://www.kellyhydemusic.com/
Support the show
Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:

Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5

Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/

Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.

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/
...more
1h 3min
January 08, 2022TLUP: After Hours #1 - LIVE Practice and Talk Story
A chill bonus episode recorded in one take. Just hanging out talking story and practicing without the normal structure of the podcast.
Support the show
Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:

Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5

Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/

Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.

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/
...more
1h 6min
January 01, 2022Tips For Becoming a Better Ukulele Player
Ways to improve your uke playing faster and make better use of your time practicing. These are tips I wish someone had shared with me early on in my ukulele playing career.
Support the show
Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:

Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5

Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/

Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.

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/
...more
47min

FAQs about The Live Ukulele Podcast:

How many episodes does The Live Ukulele Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 111 episodes available.

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