Ukulele Underground Podcast

Apr 14 2025 229 ep. 68 mins 197

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Weekly in depth discussion on how to become a better Ukulele player with Aldrine Guererro and the Ukulele Underground crew.

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Structured Practice Résumé... Remixes... REGIMENS | The UU Podcast #163

Apr 14 2025 73 mins

Proper Triangle Posture, String Expiration, Learning the Feel & Non-Wood UkesVideo Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/structured-practice-r%C3%A9sum%C3%A9-remixes-regimens-the-uu-podcast-163.169033/How do you know when to move on to next lesson? How do you structure a Proper Practice Résumé Regimen? The guys start this week's Podcast by giving some feed

Developing the "Aldrine" Persona | The UU Podcast #162

Apr 07 2025 71 mins

Being "Yourself" On Stage, Doubling Down on Jokes, & Reeling in the AudienceVideo Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/developing-the-aldrine-persona-the-uu-podcast-162.168936/On this Week's Podcast, Aldrine is revealing how and when his On Stage Persona came to be. The guys also discuss standing out from other Musicians, Making Multi-Layered Joke

The Advice You Probably DON'T Want to HEAR | The UU Podcast #161

Mar 31 2025 77 mins

Classical Appreciation, The Cons of Chord Shortcuts, & Gaining the "Uncle Status"Watch the Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-advice-you-probably-dont-want-to-hear-the-uu-podcast-161.168830/In the Style of Uncles, the UU Crew is giving some harsh truths and advice on this Week's Podcast. The Podcast Starts off with finding out what Song chan

Breaking out of the Festival Formula | The UU Podcast #160

Mar 24 2025 78 mins

Craig and Sarah's Ukulele Retreat, Bringing a Cultural Component & What Makes a Good FestivalVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/breaking-out-of-the-festival-formula-featuring-roo-the-uu-podcast-160.168727/We're catching up with Friend, and UUer, Roo on Uke. We learn more about Roo, who he is, and why the name change? Aldrine and

Sincere Apologies, Musical Storytelling & Gigging Advice | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #159

Mar 17 2025 91 mins

Mystery Guest, Knowing What to Fingerpick, Song Variations & Gigging in HawaiiVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/sincere-apologies-musical-storytelling-gigging-advice-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-159.168606/In a Heartfelt and Sincere tone, Aldrine has to issue a Deep Apology to a Close Personal Friend (who will remain anonymous). Aft

Life Lessons from Moloka`i | The Ukulele Underground Podcast #158

Mar 10 2025 64 mins

Joining a Community, Small Island Life, & LāhuiVideo Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/life-lessons-from-moloka-i-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-158.168494/Aldrine and Aaron went to Moloka`i this weekend to play for the Super Bowl (Soup R' Bowl). While on Moloka`i, the guys got a taste of what "Real Small" island life can be

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