Video Podcast and Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/05/heavy-instruments-odd-reggae-tuup75/

Magical Funkmaster Mike is making his return to the podcast to discuss everything from Reggae in odd time signatures to the weight of instruments affecting their sounds. We also deliberate our favorite tonewoods, stealth tuners vs gilbert tuners, bigger headstocks, and the infamous Ka`au Crater Boy's 2 finger pull off technique. The podcast is topped off with the guys playing their songs for the songwriting challenge, singing Happy Birthday to Aaron, and announcing a couple of upcoming festivals.

Video Podcast & Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/05/sammy-six-fingers-tuup74/

Meet the Ukulele Player with Six Fingers (not really), Sammy Turton. Sammy is a "Magical" Ukulele Player who specializes in Harmonics and Fingerstyle. Being a fellow Video Game lover, the guys talk about Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy, Persona 5, and Video Game music in general. We also get a look into how Sammy got into Ukulele, his next album, future travel plans, and his approach to playing with a Felt Pick. Check out more of Sammy at 4stringboy.com

Video Podcast & Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/05/the-ukulele-bible-tuup73/

We've uncovered the holy ukulele relic that not only influenced Aldrine, but a generation of ukulele players, and Ukulele Underground as a whole. Watch as Aldrine fanboys over the recording of the Ukulele Bible aka Pure Heart's Hot Hawaiian Nights. We prod Aldrine for the techniques, riffs, and showman skills that he learned or directly copied from the legendary performance. Aldrine also shares the other lost ukulele performances and media that were a part of his personal VHS Bible. If you were curious what has influenced Aldrine, you can learn about a major inspiration in this podcast.

Show Notes and Video Podcast: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/04/a-serious-ukulele-podcast-tuup72/

A Serious Ukulele podcast for Seriously Serious people. NO jokes, NO 90's cartoon references, NO video games, and definitely NO wrestling. This week, we are only answering the most serious questions like modifying your uke for strings, plugging in to speakers, playing the proper D7, and the difference between Chord Melodies and Fingerstyle? The guys also discuss mango ukuleles, damaging ukes with the sun, leveling up your playing, and the MOST SERIOUS UKULELE QUESTION WE'VE EVER HAD!

Video Podcast and Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/04/hot-seat-podcast-tuup71/

You're watching the Hot Seat! It's the podcast with hot questions and even hotter seats! Today, we're joined by Magic Mike. On a totally normal Podcast, the guys are answering questions about classical guitar strings, t shirt collections, and calluses. The team also helps someone with expanding their strumming, and explain what extended chords are. If that's not enough, there's an announcement for an upcoming guest, some ramen fixing tips, and an inquiry into a specific problem with Pineapple Ukuleles. Welcome to the show. How are you with Spicy Seating?

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/03/everybody-makes-mistakes-tuup70/

While this podcast is all about making mistakes, and moving on, there was absolutely no technical or audio mistakes during the filming (sarcasm). We might have had a little bumpy start, but the 4 amigos are back this week to give tips on First Time Performing Nervousness, and Open Mics. The guys also answer if it's ok to use fishing line for ukulele strings, and how to recall forgotten songs? The last half of the podcast is about Singing While Playing, thoughts on Electric Ukes, and a last minute Songwriting Challenge.

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/03/let-the-hate-solo-tuup69/

"Good! Use your aggressive feelings, boy. Let the hate Solo through you!" Biggest Lord of the Rings Fan, Matt Dahlberg, joins us this week to only talk about Lord of the Rings. We might also discuss Soloing, Warped Ukes, Travis Picking, Arranging Songs, and Diversifying Strumming Vocabularies. For more of Matt, Check out Matt's Unlocking Chord Melodies Course: https://shop.ukuleleunderground.com/product/how-to-unlock-chord-melodies-with-matt-dahlberg/

Video Podcast, Show Notes, & Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/02/casual-name-dropping-tuup68-ft-brittni-paiva/

Three Time Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award Winner Brittni Paiva, joins the UU Crew this week. We learn about Brittni's accolades and famous collaborations. We also get advice from Brittni ranging from production tips to travelling pointers, and even some stage fright suggestions. This episode is jam packed with tons of knowledge from one of the pillars of the ukulele community. You won't want to miss it!

Video Podcast, Show Notes, and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/02/mini-uke-mashups/

This week we're discussing Mini Ukes, Glossy Finishes, Flamenco tips, Mashups and Medleys. Some Congrats are in order for Aldrine's new baby, and Aldrine explains what he's been doing the past week. Mike shares stories and highlights Ukulele Retail in 2022. The guys disperse their thoughts on Tahitian Ukuleles, and High Gloss Finishes before giving their tips for constructing medleys/mashups. The podcast is topped off with hints on learning Flamenco, and getting into different genres of music.

Video Podcast, Show Notes and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2023/01/private-lessons-paying-weddings-tuup66/

It's been 15 years of Ukulele Underground, and this week we're back with the 3 uketeers. Aldrine starts off the lesson by explaining what the Private Lessons are, and how they're different from the Live Coaching Sessions. He also ask the audience for some feedback on the Private Lessons. Aldrine explains why they don't play weddings, and the UU team points out the value of good wedding musicians. Aldrine talks about playing in Europe, and the guys give tips for playing by ear, and feel.