Ukulele Underground Podcast

Mar 03 2025 224 ep. 68 mins 40
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Weekly podcast featuring Aldrine Guerrero and Ryan Esaki reminiscing on their musical careers as the K-Town Heroes and other band incarnations. The good gigs, bad gigs, all will be told!

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Writing Pure Hearted Songs | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #157

Mar 03 2025 68 mins  
Half Step Down Tuning, Letting Songs Out, Syncing Strumming and Chord SwitchesVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/writing-pure-hearted-songs-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-157.168379/This week the guys are imitating Pure Heart, and showcasing their Half Step Down songs for the Songwriting Challenge. The guys talk about what inspirations the

Want to Learn FAST? Learn like a KID | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #156

Feb 24 2025 74 mins  
CAGE, Movable Chords, Favorite Movies & Our First Picking SongsVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/want-to-learn-fast-learn-like-a-kid-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-156.168289/What is the CAGE Method, and is there an easier way to learn Movable Chords? Besides explaining CAGE, the guys discuss what pick guards are, and if they are wort

Easy Fixes vs Skills that Take Time | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #155

Feb 17 2025 71 mins  
Different Types of Hand Pain, Fixes for Barre Chords, & Neapolitan Ice CreamVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/easy-fixes-vs-skills-that-take-time-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-155.168177/What are the common problems that new players encounter which can be fixed fast vs the ones that will take time? But before The UU Beatles answer th

Practices ALL Chords, Uses ONE Shape 80% | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #154

Feb 10 2025 77 mins  
8-4-2-1 Exercise, History of Tuning, Songwriting Challenge #40 & A Rare Signed CDVideo Podcast & Timestamps:https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/practices-all-chords-uses-one-shape-80-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-154.168086/Why makes a Chord Shape the "Standard"? Why are Ukulele's tuned the way they are? Magic Mike is back on the podcast to help the

AHA Moments that Open Uke Doors | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #153

Feb 03 2025 70 mins  
Evolution of Europa, Aldrine's Sharingan, Hidden Ukulele Monsters, & Settings for Amps Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/aha-moments-that-open-uke-doors-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-153.167993/ Hear about the "AHA Moments", The Big Epiphanies, The Breakthroughs that accelerated the UU Crews' musical growth. Aldrin

Recital Preparation & Tips | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #152

Jan 27 2025 62 mins  
Choosing what Ukulele to Perform with, Budget Conscious Brands, & Best Plastic Ukuleles Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/recital-preparation-tips-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-152.167896/ The AG Academy had it's Recital over the weekend, so Aldrine gives a recap of how his students performed, and tips for viewers who are prepari

Trolling Music Nerds: Sharp 1 | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #151

Jan 20 2025 89 mins  
Recreating Songs Quickly, Instrument Retirement, & Music Theory that Makes No Sense! Video Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/trolling-music-nerds-sharp-1-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-151.167784/ How do we go from a Sitcom Opening to Enraging Music Theory Nerds? Along the way, Aldrine answers how he's able to give efficient feedback, and recreate a son

The 3 Levels of Entertainers | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #150

Jan 13 2025 68 mins  
Performers vs Entertainers, Being a Part of the Joke, Learning from Comedians & Wrestlers Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-3-levels-of-entertainers-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-150.167692/ The guys are sharing their perspectives on what makes a good entertainer. They discuss the qualities that people may overlook when they want t

What Matters to Musicians? | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #149

Jan 06 2025 80 mins  
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/what-matters-to-musicians-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-149.167604/ The 4 horsemen of UU are using their GUTS to make choices. Low G or High G? Soprano or Tenor? What makes a better instrument: Materials or Construction? What is more important: Note Choice or Rhythm? Find out what the guys chose, and wha

It Happened... AGAIN! | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #148

Dec 30 2024 64 mins  
Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/it-happened-again-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-148.167492/ "Good things do happen to bad people." Something incredible happened for the second time, but before this insane anomaly is discussed, the guys are talking about adding Extensions to passing solos, the secrets behind "Magic" Riffs, and how to g