Greetings from the Midwest! This week’s episode was a difficult one to just be able to sit down and do. You might recall (Ukulele Lately: Introductory Podcast), that I mentioned moving back to America from Korea because of some health problems that my father had had. Just over two years ago, he was in great need of … Continue reading Ukulele Lately Ep. 17: Reason for the Absence…a New Normal →

This week’s episode was a looooooooooooooooong time in production. Finally I was able to just sit down and get it edited and uploaded. This episode focused on an interview I had (back in April) with Walter Bates, who graciously shared his experience at the Reno Ukulele Festival. Links referenced: Gordon Mayer: Mya-Moe Website, YouTube Channel, and Birth of … Continue reading Ukulele Lately Ep. 16: Walter Bates and the Reno Uke Festival →

This week’s episode seeks to make up for the long delay since last post by doing four artist highlights: Trench, 3T2H, Danielle Ate the Sandwich, and the Ukulele Teacher; along with part two of audio software. Shout-outs were given to Malc (for part two of his audio recording software question) and Walter (who will hopefully … Continue reading Ukulele Lately Ep. 15: Artist Highlight (Trench, 3T2H, DATS, Ukulele Teacher) & Audio Software →

This week’s podcast took a time-out from our usual routine of an artist highlight and also from wrapping up my part 2 answer regarding recording software, for blog subscriber Malc. This was a family-oriented podcast, and by that I mean it was focused on two members of my family: Chad Weldy (who turns 40 today) … Continue reading Ukulele Lately Ep. 14: Special Shout-Out (Chad Weldy) & Special Guest (Glenda Weldy) →

This week’s episode highlighted Bandcamp Page, the Bushman contest…yet again, and equipment I use to do my recordings for episodes and my ukulele music. Shout-outs were given to Ladywegs (iTunes commenter) and Malc (website commenter) Links referenced during the show: The Flamin’ Mamies: Bandcamp Page and Cow Cow Boogie YouTube Video Bushman Ukulele Contest Podcast Answer Man: if you’re … Continue reading Ukulele Lately Ep. 13: Artist Highlight (The Flamin’ Mamies), Bushman…again & Audio Recording Devices →

This week’s episode was delayed until today for a special reason: it’s my brother’s birthday! Two original songs were played: one regarding our girls’ basketball team winning state for the fourth year in a row; and one as a gift for my brother, Lance. The Bushman Ukulele Contest was referenced again…this time not in such a … Continue reading Ukulele Lately Ep. 12: Two Original Songs & Bushman “Contest”? →

This week’s episode is a couple of days late, but here nonetheless! We focused on two artists (The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain and Elissa Bruce), along with the option of using a strap for your ukulele. Part of the strap discussion referenced another ukulele podcast called OokTown Ukulele Podcast. Shout-Out was given to Dylan … Continue reading Ukulele Lately Ep. 11: Artist Highlight (The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain; Elissa Bruce) & Strap Happy →

This week’s episode focused on one artist Lisa Hannigan and one pseudo-artist, myself! There was also a spotlight given to Brett McQueen and his help with the uke community through his website Ukulele Tricks. Shout-out was given to my oldest niece, Lauren who suggested way back in the beginning that I play my own original song on one … Continue reading Ukulele Lately Ep. 10: Artist Highlight (Lisa Hannigan; Me?) & Ukulele Tricks →

This week’s episode focused on two artists: Sophie Madeleine and Kalei Gamiao, plus the difficulty I have in strumming with in time. Shout-out given to “Sones” as he/she has begun taking uke lessons. Uke on! 😉 Links referenced during the show: Sophie Madeleine: Bei Mir Bist Du Schon and 30 Covers in 30 Days Kalei Gamiao: Royals Cover and Mach 4** Hawaii … Continue reading Ukulele Lately Ep. 9: Artist Highlight (Sophie Madeleine, Kalei Gamiao) & Strumming in Time →

This week’s episode included two artist highlights: James Hill, Agathe and Fine) along with a tuning reminder for Baritone ukuleles. Shout-outs were given to Patrik from Sweden (for his heads up about artist James Hill) and Mylinda (for her first ukulele purchase). Links referenced during the show: James Hill Websites: Personal and Ukulele in the Classroom James … Continue reading Ukulele Lately Ep. 8: Artist Highlight (James Hill; Agathe and Fine) & Baritone Tuning →