Niki Todesco 
Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai for Fingerstyle Ukulele In this video, Jeff plays his arrangement of Ka Uluwehi O Ke Kai for fingerstyle ukulele, a Hawaiian song written by Edith Kanaka’ole. This piece is often celebrated by Hula dancers and its title translates as “The Bounties of the Sea.” Lyrics (Hawaiian) He ho’oheno kē ‘ike … Read more
In this video, Jeff Peterson plays his arrangement of Pua Tuberose, an old-time favorite of classic Hawaiian Songs. This song was written by Kimo Kamana, and it is a song about one of the most beautiful and fragrant flowers from Hawaii that is often used in a lei but also has kaona, or veiled meaning, … Read more
In this lesson, I will show you how to use the metronome while practicing Ukulele. We’ll look at different strumming and melody exercises and take a look at a couple of simple pieces to help get you started. Let’s dive in! Benefits of the metronome The metronome can really help you with your timing and … Read more
In this lesson, I will show you how to change the strings on your ukulele. What are the best strings to use? While many different kinds of strings will work fine (including ukulele strings), I find D’Addario classical guitar strings work best for tone and ease of use. So I use the first four strings … Read more
Do you know how to tune your ukulele? Tuning your ukulele is a fundamental part of learning the instrument. In this video introduction to tuning, I will walk you through the following: How to tune by ear (with a reference pitch, such as a tuning fork) How to tune by an electronic tuner How to … Read more
This video will help you get to know your ukulele! If you’re brand new to the ukulele this is a great way to get acquainted with some familiar terms we use frequently. Here’s what we’ll cover: String numbers and pitches. There are four strings on the ukulele and we number them 1-4 beginning from the … Read more
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