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Merry Christmas! I got to catch up with my oldest and tallest friend in the ukulele world, Peter Brooke-Turner of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain recently, and we put the world to rights having a good old natter about: The weather Near-death experiences Life - what does it all mean?! Singing Ave Maria with Poppy in the garden Touring the States Where are the next generation of stars coming from? Ghost tours! Becoming comfortable on stage AI Generated music Airline Toilets Theatre Company Sending hundreds of postcards What ukulele he's playing at the moment The most expensive ukulele he's ever played Lending his ukulele to Tiny Tim! And quite a lot more besides. Plus, you may have noticed that I've not been around much lately and there's a very good reason for that! So stick around to the end for a bit of an announcement about the future of the podcast. Have a very merry Christmas and a wonderful 2026. If you ever feel like emailing me, please drop me a message to [email protected] and if you ever want to throw a few bucks my way as a thank you, get my various ukulele songbooks, or even some bonus footage from some of these podcasts, please check out www.Patreon.com/UkeTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Ukulele Podcast, I'm delighted to be joined by Nicky Campbell! Nicky has a brand new ukulele album out right now, Through It All - 13 Songs About Love, which I highly recommend! We covered everything from: * Starting as a jingle writer for local radio * Songwriting techniques * Playing music with his daughters * Choosing a ukulele for life * Coming up with the perfect lyric * Ukulele Acquisition Syndrome * Playing in public * and what it was like appearing on The Masked Singer! And lots, lots, more. Enjoy! If you have any guest suggestions, or if you'd like to be a guest on The Ukulele Podcast - Email me - and let's chat! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

G'Day mates! This week we're heading down under to chat with the awesome Stukulele from Uke Mullum! We chat about loads of different topics, including: FatherhoodBecoming a professional musician at the age of 16Touring the countryGigging alongside BLUEY'S DAD!Headlining a gig over NirvanaTaking James Hill's teacher training classSwitching from drums to the ukuleleWriting and performing with your own family And much, much more! If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] And if you'd like to support the show - sign up to https://www.Patreon.com/UkeTeacher for some awesome bonus content! --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! --- LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. Stukulele: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ukemullum Instagram: instagram.com/stukulele_aus Facebook: facebook.com/UkeMullum Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I chat with the brilliant Katie Denure of One Music School! We chat about loads of different topics, including: Why she did NOT want to go into YouTube originallyReligionMeeting her husbandBeing a black belt in kung fu!The difficulty of teaching your own childrenBluey!When did she start playing music?Moving from guitar to ukulelePerforming at the LA FestivalWriting her own songs And much, much more! If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] And if you'd like to hear an extra ten minutes of chat between Katie and myself - or just help support the show - check out https://www.Patreon.com/UkeTeacher for some awesome bonus content! --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! --- LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. Katie Denure: Website: http://www.onemusicschool.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/onemusicschool Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/OneMusicSchool/ Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukulele Tales returns for season 3 with a very special LIVE episode. Recorded at the recent Allegheny Ukulele Soiree in Altoona, PA, our special guest is the amazing MIM from Mim's Ukes! We chat about everything from how she got her start in the ukulele world, where her name comes from, embarrassing herself in front of celebrities at NaMM, combining Dungeons and Dragons with MCing ukulele nights... PLUS, she addresses THAT video to address THE SET-UP CONTROVERSY. And much, much more! If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! --- Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material! LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. Mim: Mim's Shop: https://mimsukes.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mimsukes/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mimsukesstore Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I chat with musician, friend, and former neighbour: the beautiful Tom Goss! We had a lot of catching up to do, and cover a lot of ground, including: His New Album - “Remember What It Feels Like” Emerging from the pandemic and how that effected his creativity Traveling the world as a musician  Using humour to move beyond fear Fake people in L.A. Why straight people have kids Staying positive How his song BEARS helped people to discover who they were The light and the dark of Tom's music Which artists have inspired Tom The idea of exponential goodness The hustle of an independent artist  Seminary Building lasting relationships with his fans Working with the homeless And much, much more! If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! --- Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material! LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. Tom Goss: Website: https://www.tomgossmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomgossmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomgossmusic Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I chat with the awesome British musician, Marc Gallagher about: Memorising songs easily - he has over 700 learnt off by heart!His numerous collabsPerfect Pitch - how he found out he had it, how he puts it to good use, and why it's a blessing and a curseHow many different instruments he playsAttending GNUF as a teenage sound engineer and stealing the show at an open mic setBeing proud to be an openly bi musician, and how that effects his musicMinorities in the ukulele world, and trying to eradicate hate speech in musicReceiving negativity for being open about his sexuality Starting the ukulele at 11 to learn the Crazy Frog theme!Why he’d rather play Led Zeppelin than George FormbyWriting and recording his own music - and his nightmare debut performance at a school talent show And much, much more! If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! --- Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material! LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. Marc Gallagher: Website: https://www.marcgallaghermusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcgallaghermusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcgallaghermusic Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm speaking to half of one of the top up-and-coming acts on the UK ukulele scene: Uke Dad! If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! --- Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material! LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. Uke Dad: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UkeDad Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uke.dad/ Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking to the UKE HEADS, the ukulele enthusiasts just like you and me who actually played on the new James Hill album of the same name! We discuss: What the Uke Heads project isHow did people hear about it?Difficulties of recording at homeThe Uke Heads community and what it’s meant to everyoneWhat it means to play on a James Hill albumNFTsCelebrating the release of the albumWill the Uke Heads community work together again?What's next! We also get to know a bit about the personal life of the Uke Heads - like how long they've been playing and what drew them to the ukulele! And lots, lots more. If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! --- Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material! LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. James Hill: Official Website: https://www.jameshillmusic.com/ Uke Heads: https://www.ukeheads.com/ Uketropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com/ Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm speaking to Marlowe! We discuss: Getting over her childhood fear of singing in publicWanting to get your music just right before releasing itCollabing and working with others including Brittni PaivaGrowing up in a musical familyHow long it took her to fall in love with the ukulele (and why it wasn’t straight away!)Who her ukulele influences and idols wereSome amazing stories about Jake Shimabukuro and what a great guy he is!What made her decide to write and record her own musicWinning a major award for her debut albumTraveling to AustraliaWhy she had to move to L.A. to make it big in musicHer use of effects pedals And lots, lots more. If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! --- Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material! LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. Marlowe: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marloweoffic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlowe.offic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marloweoffic Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Merry Christmas! This week I'm chatting with James Hill and Anne Janelle about their terrific new festive album, The Midnight Clear. We also discuss: What it's like to write and record an album with your significant otherThe importance of Christmas music in today's increasingly fragmented societyThe lengthy incubation period for so many creative projectsHas 2023 been a good year for themPlans for 2024Christmas traditionsTouring with a full orchestraBalancing the ukulele against an orchestra - how?! And lots, lots more. If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! --- Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material! LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. James Hill: Official Website: https://www.jameshillmusic.com/ Uke Heads: https://www.ukeheads.com/ Uketropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com/ Anne Janelle: Official Website: https://www.annejanelle.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annejanellecello Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ukulele Tales has been nominated for Best Ukulele Podcast in the 2023 Anarchy In The Ukulele Awards! VOTE HERE! Today I'm chatting with Sammy Turton, aka 4stringboy about all sorts of things including: Writing and recording his first album, Vejr (meaning "Weather")How he and his wife ended up living in Copenhagen thanks to BrexitPerforming live versus performing to a backing trackThe origins of Fingerstyle FursdayThe importance of learning music theoryWhy he resisted joining Instagram for a long timeWhy he makes his own thumb picksHarmonics (aka 'Sparkles') explained!The three biggest influences on his playing styleCollabing with other big stars of the ukulele worldWhy he’s called 4stringboy... and it’s NOT because of the ukulele!PRINGLES If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] Support the show and get bonus content! www.Patreon.com/UkeTeacher --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. Sammy '4stringboy' Turton Official Website: https://www.4stringboy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4stringboy/ Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm chatting with Will Grove-White, formerly of the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Will joined the Ukes when he was just a teenager and spent well over half of his life with the band - so why did he decide to step away? We also discuss: Life after the Ukulele Orchestra of Great BritainWhy he decided to make his own ukulelesWriting music for hit TV shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm and FleabagVisiting ukulele clubs all over the worldSolo projects And lots, lots more. There's also an extra 5 minutes of chat with Will about David Bowie's history with the ukulele, the book that he wrote, and why he probably won't be writing another one! It's available only on my Patreon page - sign up today and help support the podcast! If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. Will Grove-White: Official Website: https://willgrovewhite.com/ Will's Book: https://willgrovewhite.com/get-plucky/ Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm really excited to be chatting to BBC star Nick Cope, of Nick Cope's Popcast fame! (And so is Percy!) We discuss: Making the transition from indie pop star to kid’s tv presenterThe secret of writing a good song for the whole family to enjoyPerfoming for young childrenGetting his show on the BBCGrowing up with a famous dadHow he got started playing musicNot being able to remember the notes on a fretboardAdding the ukulele to his songsWhat guitars and ukuleles he usesA trick for keeping his ukulele in tune while recordingHaving a song banned by the BBC! If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] Support Ukulele Tales on Patreon for extra content and behind the scenes info! --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! This episode is also sponsored by the Vidami Blue foot pedal - control YouTube with your feet and make your practice time more efficient. Visit https://vidami.com/?ref=uketeacher and use the coupon code UKETEACHER10 for a 10% discount on the awesome Vidami Blue foot pedal. --- LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. Vidami Blue Foot Pedal: https://vidami.com/?ref=uketeacher (discount code: UKETEACHER10) Nick Cope: Official Website: https://nickcope.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cope.nick/ Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! After an extended summer break, Ukulele Tales returns with an exclusive interview with the world-renowned Cynthia Lin. We discuss: Her ambition to perform in a Broadway MusicalHer new albumTouring Europe with her band U3Finding your peopleBurnout!Why Cynthia was ready to step away from YouTubeThe hundred days of ukulele projectGetting creepy comments onlineThe Zone of GeniusHiring a cinematographer to take her videos to the next level There's also an extra 25 minutes of chat with Cynthia available only on my Patreon page - sign up today and help support the podcast! If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to [email protected] --- Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link! This episode is also sponsored by the Vidami Blue foot pedal - control YouTube with your feet and make your practice time more efficient. Visit https://vidami.com/?ref=uketeacher and use the coupon code UKETEACHER10 for a 10% discount on the awesome Vidami Blue foot pedal. --- LINKS: Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products. Vidami Blue Foot Pedal: https://vidami.com/?ref=uketeacher (discount code: UKETEACHER10) Cynthia Lin: Official Website: https://cynthialin.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cynthialinmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthialinmusic Ukulele Tales: Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.