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The Live Ukulele Podcast

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, h... Read more

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Finding a Music Lifestyle That Benefits Your Uke Playing

Finding a Music Lifestyle That Benefits Your Uke Playing

How life experiences inform musical vocabulary and some of my thoughts on what a Hawaiian music lifestyle means to me. R... Read more

2 Jul 2022

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Tuning Your Ukulele - Adjust to Perfection!

Tuning Your Ukulele - Adjust to Perfection!

My process for tuning by ear and some tips and tricks to help you get the strings in more precise alignment.Resource lin... Read more

18 Jun 2022

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Ukulele Workshops and Festivals: Get the Most Out of It

Ukulele Workshops and Festivals: Get the Most Out of It

Reflections on my years of attending and teaching at workshops. In which I provide some tips for ukulele players who wan... Read more

4 Jun 2022

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Wrong Notes Aren't So Wrong! Some Tips on Chromatic Ukulele Playing

Wrong Notes Aren't So Wrong! Some Tips on Chromatic Ukulele Playing

Don't panic if you play a wrong note on your uke! In this episode we'll explore how a change in attitude can help you tu... Read more

21 May 2022

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