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Today was a day where I ended up discussing left handed ukulele playing as a teacher twice. First, at the Georgia Music Educators Association, and the later on Facebook. So I am clear, I allow my left handed students (in 5th grade at the point) to decide if they want to play right handed, left … Continue reading Episode 34 – Best Practice with Left Handed Ukulele Players →

In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, host Chris Russell visits with one of the main catalysts for the current “Third Wave” of the ukulele, Jim Beloff. Jim has created 36 music books, three other books on ukulele, twelve audio recordings, five DVDs, two classical works for ukulele, one of the oldest and most respected … Continue reading Episode 33 – UKEtopia! A visit with Jim Beloff – Part 2 →

In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, host Chris Russell visits with one of the main catalysts for the current “Third Wave” of the ukulele, Jim Beloff. Jim has created 36 music books, three other books on ukulele, twelve audio recordings, five DVDs, two classical works for ukulele, one of the oldest and most respected … Continue reading Episode 32 – UKEtopia! A visit with Jim Beloff – Part 1 →

In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, host Chris Russell visits with ukulele teacher and player Uncle Rod Higuchi. Rod was originally from Hawaii before coming to the mainland United States for college and then a career as a pastor, in the Christian Book industry, and as a school administrative assistant. In the world of … Continue reading Episode 31 – A visit with Uncle Rod Higuchi – Part 2 →

In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, host Chris Russell visits with ukulele teacher and player Uncle Rod Higuchi. Rod was originally from Hawaii before coming to the mainland United States for college and then a career as a pastor, in the Christian Book industry, and as a school administrative assistant. In the world of … Continue reading Episode 30 – A visit with Uncle Rod Higuchi – Part 1 →

In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, Chris Russell visits with Spencer Gay, creator of the resources at ukeeducation.org. The episode discusses Spencer’s journey to the ukulele, his experience with the James Hill Ukulele Initiative, his ukulele brand (Barefoot Ukuleles), how he came to create his resources, and a tour of his website and all … Continue reading Episode 29 – A visit with Spencer Gay, creator of ukeeducation.org →

In this episode, Chris Russell (host) interviews Matt Cantlon from Aloha City Ukes, a ukulele specialist store located in the Chicago Area. You can find Aloha City Ukes at: http://www.alohacityukes.com ************************************************ You are invited to visit the UkeStuff blog/website, ukestuff.info (a free resource).  You can also find UkeStuff on social media: Twitter (@UkeStuff), Instagram (@ukestuff.info), … Continue reading Episode 28 – An Interview with Matt Cantlon from Aloha City Ukuleles →

In edition of the UkeStuff Podcast, host Chris Russell discusses a wide range of topics while stringing up a 3D Printed Ukulele for the first time. The index of topics is: 00:00 Introduction 00:45 3D printed travel ukuleles 04:39 Flight TUSL-KIDZ Ukulele 08:00 Oasis strings 08:47 Some favorite ukulele tools 09:26 Channel updates 10:27 Beads … Continue reading Episode 27 – Playing a 3D Printed Ukulele for the First Time and YouTube Channel Recommendations →

After 11 months, 1000 subscribers, and 4000 total view hours, my ukulele channel was finally able to be monetized. This is a summary of how things went that first month–which gives you a great perspective on how hard it would be to make a living on YouTube. This is a hobby for me, so I’m … Continue reading Episode 26 – (Insider Info)How Much I’m Making on YouTube After One Month of Monetization →

In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, Chris Russell (host) visits with five of the creators of ukulele play along videos: Kris Gilbert, Andy Ramos, Daniel Simmons, Wesley Stevenson, and Rachel Webley. Daniel Simmons: youtube.com/danielsimmonsAndy Ramos: youtube.com/andyramosRachel Webley: youtube.com/ukulaliensukuleleclub, youtube.com/ukulelewales http://ukulele.wales Wesley Stevenson: Music with Moustro (youtube.com/wesleylamont)Kris Gilbert: YouTube Kris the Uke Chick Gilbert Daniel … Continue reading Episode 25 – Meet the Creators of the Ukulele Play Along Videos →

In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, Chris Russell (host) discusses a number of things including why it has been a while since a podcast was published, different ways to market a channel or website with apparel and accessories, and what some of his “dream” ukuleles are. The ukuleles used in the podcast episode are … Continue reading It’s been a while! (Episode 24) →

Episode 23 of the UkeStuff Podcast In this podcast (video and audio available) I discuss the ukulele-related items that I received this Christmas. Video created (and audio exported) on the iPad Pro using Luma Fusion.  Motion video background from https://www.motionbolt.com  Check out the UkeStuff Podcast, where I talk about ukulele education and my own ukulele … Continue reading The “UkeStuff” I received for Christmas →

The UkeStuff Podcast, Episode 21! After the 2019 Wisconsin Music Education Conference – November 2019 Welcome to the 22nd Episode of the UkeStuff Podcast! Links: Peripole: http://www.peripole.com Luna Guitars (and Ukuleles): lunaguitars.com Enya: enya-music.com Jowoom Smart Tuner: http://www.jowoom.com Ukefarm Fonts: http://www.ukefarm.com Baritone Resources: -baritoneukulele.net -pdfminstrel.wordpress.com -ukeeducation.org -humblebaritonics.blogspot.com Channel Shout-Outs Circuits and Strings: https://www.youtube.com/user/CircuitsAndStrings Steve’s Strings: … Continue reading Following the 2019 Wisconsin Music Education Conference →

The UkeStuff Podcast, Episode 21! In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, host Chris Russell, a music educator who has integrated ukulele into his teaching, discusses a number of topics–basically an opportunity to catch up on a number of things that have occurred since the last episode of the podcast in July! The topics include … Continue reading Thoughts from Fall 2019 →

UkeStuff Podcast Episode 20! In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, Chris talks about his ukulele observations from Summer NAMM 2019. The video podcast on YouTube includes some additional pictures of some of the things that he saw. Check out the UkeStuff Podcast which discusses ukulele in education and more. Available on Radio Public, Apple … Continue reading Back from Summer NAMM 2019 →

Ukestuff Podcast Episode 19! In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, Chris visits with the Ukulele Sisters, authors of the 21 Ukulele Song Series and the Ukulele for All method book. The Ukulele Sisters have provided a special page where you can download 10 free songs in the Key of F by going to: http://www.ukulele.io/podcast … Continue reading A Visit with the Ukulele Sisters! →

Episode 18 of the newly renamed UkeStuff Podcast! In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, host Christopher J. Russell, Ph.D. discusses the new name change to the podcast, talks about several new products that he will be reviewing soon, discusses the completed transfer of videos from his old YouTube site to two different channels, the … Continue reading July 2019 – Channel News →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 17! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris Russell talks about some of the recent changes in his life (ukulele related) as well as changes to the video play alongs–some in reaction to the recent discussions he had on the podcast with Dr. Jill Reese … Continue reading On the Road to Nashville →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 16! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Podcast, Chris Russell visits with Rachel Webley, a content creator in Wales, U.K. Rachel makes the Ukulaliens videos, originally as a part of providing content for a club at Cwmtawe Comprehensive School. Rachel has integrated music, graphic design, and the use … Continue reading A Visit with Rachel Webley →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 15! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris visits with Dr. Jill Reese, professor at SUNY Fredonia, and creator of the Ukulele Video Play Along genre. Dr. Reese also runs the Fredonia Ukulele Club (https://sites.google.com/a/fredonia.edu/fredonia-ukulele/) and her videos can be found on YouTube at www.youtube.com/drjillreese … Continue reading A Visit with Dr. Jill Reese →