Walk into any music store and you will almost certainly see, besides all the instruments and associated gear, a display of music books. Some might be instructional in nature while others may comprise collections of songs based upon a specific songwriter’s or band’s catalogue, or some other theme. Have you ever wondered what goes into […]
Mike Meiers — songwriter, producer, and guitar coach — goes ukulele in his latest video for Making Music. Here, he talks about a variety of considerations for ukulele being utilized in a commercial music / sync licensing production scenario. Grab your ukulele and check out Mike’s video for specific explanations, examples, and tips!
Here is a simplified adaptation of the song “What a Wonderful World,” for the ukulele. Download this What a Wonderful World Uke Chart Related Links Dwayne Johnson Rock-ing the Ukulele Famous people you may not know play(ed) the violin Ukulele Master Jim Beloff Says Uke Can Do It! Eight Simple Ukulele Chords, Hundreds of Songs
Dr. Randall Kertz discusses better health practices for musicians.
Be sure to check on his videos discussing better health as it applies to other instruments.
The ukulele is a fantastic instrument that is full of history and culture, has a mass pop culture appeal, and just downright fun to play. Just ask Dwayne Johnson, popularly known as “The Rock.”
Jim produced Legends of Ukulele, a CD compilation for Rhino Records, and has made three how-to-play DVDs for Homespun. Jim is also an active songwriter and has released a number of CDs. His 2 CD set, “Dreams I Left In Pockets,” features 33 songs…