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The Unique Sounds of George Harrison

George Harrison famously brought a unique sound to the Beatles with instruments such as the sitar, electronic synthesizers and the ukulele.

4 Tips to Take Care of Your Ukulele

4 best care practices to ensure your ukulele continues to bring joy to you and others. Taking good care of your ukulele is an investment that pays for itself.

The Starting Power of Two-Chord Songs

Two chord songs allow you to practice all the things you need to keep a song flowing, like steady rhythm and connected chord changes, while keeping your chord decisions to a minimum.

It’s All About that Short Scale Bass

Whether you’re looking for a bass for a child, teenager, or adult, there are many fantastic short scale bass options on the market.

Ukuleles for Songwriting

Writing songs on the ukulele frees your mind to be more creative and focus more on melodies and lyrics instead of focusing most of your mental energy on the physical chord changes and rhythmic patterns.

Exploring the Guitar Family of String Instruments

The guitar family of instruments makes up a large part of the string instrument family. From guitars to mandolins and ukuleles, uncover the popular string instruments that shaped music.

The Undisputed Champion: The Ukulele

Once looked upon as a bit of a novelty, the ukulele has been riding a wave of popularity for nearly a decade. In this blog, we will discuss why that might be, and basics to help you choose a ukulele.

Tip Toe Through the Tulips: A Ukulele Primer by Ian James

The popularity of musical genres tends to go in waves. But if there is one wave of popularity that musicians have been riding for the last 5 years and more, it’s the one coming out of Hawaii.