Weekly in depth discussion on how to become a better Ukulele player with Aldrine Guererro and the Ukulele Underground crew.... more
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Ukulele Underground Podcast
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September 17, 2024Travel Stories & Tremolos: From Korea to Seattle | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #133 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....more September 03, 2024Sounding "Bad" in Practice | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #132 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....more August 19, 2024The Non-Ukulele Podcast | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #131 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...more August 13, 2024Becoming our Parents | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #130 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....more August 06, 2024Learning from the Kids | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #129 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....more July 30, 2024Ukulele History in a Song | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #128 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....more July 23, 2024“Wearing it Like a Medal” | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #127 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....more July 16, 2024The Most Technically Difficult Song | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #126 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....more July 09, 2024Music Theory Charades | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #125 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?...more July 02, 2024Sci-Fi Uke Songs | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #124 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....more
FAQs about Ukulele Underground Podcast:
How many episodes does Ukulele Underground Podcast have?
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