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Esaki ta e storia di diferente mishoneronan ku a biba den e siglo pasa i a hasi un kontribushon na e esfuersonan mishonero pa alkansa e nashonan pa Kristu. Ginita Thomas ta konta e storia pa nos for di e bukinan di DiscipleLand. Cover art photo provided by Andrew Stutesman on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@drewmark
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14 Years of Memories & Finding Your PeopleVideo Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-last-ukulele-underground-podcast-the-uu-podcast-165.169256/ For the last Ukulele Underground Podcast, the UU Crew are taking a walk down Memory Lane. They reminisce from when Kahai first joined UU to their more recent Favorite Memories from the…
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Kauai Festivals, Proper Standing Form & Capo Intonation TroublesVideo Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/do-you-even-need-the-thumb-the-uu-podcast-164.169140/ This Week, we're getting a recap of some of the Going-ons happening on Kauai and Oahu. Aldrine talks about the Kauai Ukulele Festival, the Hawaiian Culture that was shared …
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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 Po…
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Being "Yourself" On Stage, Doubling Down on Jokes, & Reeling in the Audience Video 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 …
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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 o…
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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 …
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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 w…
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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 l…
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Half Step Down Tuning, Letting Songs Out, Syncing Strumming and Chord Switches Video 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 …
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CAGE, Movable Chords, Favorite Movies & Our First Picking Songs Video 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 guar…
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Different Types of Hand Pain, Fixes for Barre Chords, & Neapolitan Ice Cream Video 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 bef…
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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…
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Evolution of Europa, Aldrine's Sharingan, Hidden Ukulele Monsters, & Settings for AmpsVideo 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. …
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Choosing what Ukulele to Perform with, Budget Conscious Brands, & Best Plastic UkulelesVideo 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 vie…
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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 feed…
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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 …
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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…
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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 behin…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/%F0%9F%8E%84jazz-is-the-stinky-cheese-of-music-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-147%F0%9F%8E%81.167428/ We're all over the place on this week's podcast. Mike is back, and the guys try answering how much riffing is prepared vs off the top of the dome. Aldrine equates riffs to ca…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/you-dont-suck-at-improv-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-146.167349/ It's only Aldrine and Kahai this week. The guys start off this different feeling podcast by explaining what people should do to prep Gift Ukuleles, so they're ready to be played? They also talk about other thi…
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Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-creator-of-the-best-low-g-strings-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-145.167265/ After Raving about a Particular Set of Strings, we finally get the chance to talk to the Creator of the "Best Low G Strings", Peace. Besides creating the legendary String Set, Peace is also the…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/ukulele-gift-guide-for-kids-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-144.167182/ What do you look for when you want to gift a Kid their 1st Uke? Aldrine and the guys share their do's and don'ts when buying someone their first ukulele. They also talk about what Ukulele Accessories to lo…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-one-secret-to-tremolos-%E2%81%BD%E1%B5%96%CA%B3%E1%B5%83%E1%B6%9C%E1%B5%97%E2%81%B1%E1%B6%9C%E1%B5%89%E2%81%BE-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-143.167065/ Do you want the Secret to Perfect Tremolos? (It's practicing). Before revealing the BIG Secret, Aldrine explains what …
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Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/uke-songs-about-2-guys-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-142.166960/ The UU Guys perform their songs inspired by everyone's favorite 2 Ukulele Guys. Aldrine's song is inspired by 2 Ukulele Duos; Kahai uses Chords reminiscent of Kalei and Corey; and Aaron makes a new theme song…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/proper-form-for-any-situation-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-141.166843/ The Real Magic Mike is back for another Ukulele Underground Podcast. Aldrine answers some questions from a previous podcast where viewers asked how to properly hold the Ukulele if they play a smaller siz…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/the-next-generation-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-140.166767/This Week, the guys get to talk to the Next Generation of Ukulele Player, and the Son of one of the UU founders, Mason. Mason comes ready to represent with his own Aldrine Guerrero accessories. We find out what fir…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/ingredients-for-a-good-barre-chord-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-139.166661/ This podcast starts off with the UU Crew talking about where inspiration for Songwriting can come from. The squad explains how to follow a "Songwriting Recipe" or when to add your own Substitutions …
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Timestamps & Video Podcast: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/what-is-this-podcast-even-about-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-138.166539/ That's the question that the UU Crew are asking about themselves, "What is this Podcast Even About?" The Podcast starts off normal enough with a question about travelling with your Uke, and how to keep…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://forum.ukuleleunderground.com/threads/stop-your-uke-from-slipping-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-137.166434/ With Aaron rejoining the Podcast, it's back to being a 3 man show. The Podcast starts off with Songs that Uke Clubs should play, and "Local" songs that would make great Jam songs. A UU Member asks about fi…
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Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/10/mid-song-tuning-guilty-pleasure-movies-tuup136/ Learn how Aldrine tunes in the Middle of the Song, and What are the Guys Guilty Pleasure Movies. It’s just Aldrine and Kahai this week. The A and K Show talk about Low G for the last time when Aldrine answers why he doesn’t perform w…
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Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/what-makes-a-good-low-g-song-the-ukulele-underground-podcast-135/We’re still talking about the Low G strings from Korea, but this week, the guys are also discussing What makes a Good Low G Song, and what are the best Alternatives to the Mythical Low G string?. Aldrine explains wha…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/the-strings-everyone-is-talking-about-tuup134/ The Guys are back (not all of them in the office) to talk about the LA Ukulele Festival, give a demo of the Low G String Set from Korea, and explain what kind of Ukulele Basses to check out. Starting things off, Aldrine gives a recap of…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/travel-stories-tremolos-from-korea-to-seattle-tuup133/ The UU Guys are telling stories from the road: from Korea to Seattle. Before they make the big jump across the ocean, Aldrine is talking about a smaller jump to Oahu to attend the Ukulele Club of Hawaii. He also talks about what…
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Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/09/sounding-bad-in-practice-tuup132/ Mike is hosting the podcast this Week while Aldrine calls in from home. The guys discuss keeping a Practice Journal, Practice Vs Playing Time, and How it can be hard to see tangible improvements in Music. The team also talks about improving for pe…
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Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/08/non-ukulele-podcast-tuup131/ In a totally normal Ukulele Underground Podcast, the UU Crew are talking about their Non-Ukulele Interests. Aldrine shares his recent Video Game Addictions, what type of Deck he plays in the One Piece Card Game, and his Bread/Baking Experiments. Aaron …
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/08/becoming-our-parents-130/ This Week the guys are talking about their Parents, and how their Parent’s taste in music is reflected in their own musical stylings and taste. But first, the UU crew is talking about Kahai’s Dad, and classic local Kauai Snacks. Then Aldrine gives a breakdo…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/08/learning-from-the-kids-tuup129/This week, Kyle is strumming out of the shadows, and joining the UU team to talk about reaching the next generation of Ukulele players, and what the Kids can teach us. First, Kyle is recapping his recent travels, and what was the best thing he ate whil…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/ukulele-history-in-a-song/In this Week’s Podcast, we’re getting a History Lesson of someone who was not only influential to Ukulele, but also to Hawaii as a whole. Before we dive into History, we summon Mike to give recommendations for Sheet Music apps. He also gives his own History…
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Video Podcast & Show Notes: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/wearing-it-like-a-medal-tuup127/ This Week’s Podcast, Aldrine is opening a special present and callback to a previous podcast where he says, “I would Keep it like a Medal.” Before Aldrine gets to open his Surprise Gift, he also gets a Personal Medal for facing his Fears on Stage. Af…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/the-most-technically-difficult-song-tuup126/ What makes a song Technically Difficult? Aldrine explains what might be the most Technically Difficult song that he performs, and What is the most Technically Difficult song he has written. He also shares other Ukulele Professional’s Song…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/music-theory-charades-tuup125/ With our Favorite Guest back on the podcast, we’re challenging Mike and Aldrine to play a game of Music Theory Charades. Before the game, Mike shares what some of the best selling ukuleles and ukulele accessories are. The guys answer a question on Tuni…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/07/sci-fi-uke-song-tuup124/ Hear 3 interpretations of a Sci-Fi Song using the Ukulele. The guys are playing their Songs for the Songwriting Challenge this week. They also discuss their ideas behind the songs, and how songs will write themselves. Aldrine answers a question about the Wah…
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Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/underrated-ukulele-bands-tuup123/ This week we ask Aldrine to shed a spotlight on Underrated Ukulele Artist/Bands that you should know. First Aldrine covers the obvious choices (Pure Heart and Ka`au Crater Boys), then he lists the Bands that include Ukulele Players who may be over…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/one-form-for-fingerpicking-strumming-rolls-tuup122/ Learn the One Form to rule them all (Strumming, Fingerpicking and Rolls). Aldrine shows the importance of the Basic Form, and how it helps with transitioning between different rhythmic techniques: Strumming, Fingerpicking, Rolls, C…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/with-love-from-italy-tuup121/ Aaron and Aldrine are back to talk about their trip to the Monopolele Ukulele Festival in Monopoli Italy. Good times with great uke players! The guys also discuss what music gear they travel with and passing the torch to the next generation of uke playe…
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Video Podcast and Links: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/06/favorite-videos-from-16-years-tuup20/In a totally normal podcast, the guys are taking turns and naming their 3 Favorite things from all of UU. See what they picked, and click on the video podcast link to check out all the things mentioned.…
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Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/big-bandito-tyler-tuup119/ In this special Pre-Recorded Podcast, we talk to Sarah Tochiki, the Music Director for both Kauai Community College and Chiefess Kamakahelei Middle School. She is also the person who re-arranged songs from Bandito Tyler for Jazz Big Band. A few weeks ago…
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Video Podcast & Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/name-the-quote-tuup118/ Content Warning: If you’re Sensitive to Mouth Sounds or Eating, you may want to stop listening after 36:15With Kyle back on the podcast, the guys are trying a new Ukulele Challenge, Name that Quote: Jake or Jac-Ob. Kahai is challenging Aldrine and Kyle to gue…
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Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/chord-substitutions-tuup117/ If you find a song “Boring”, use Chord Substitutions to spice them up. Kahai Challenges Aldrine to demonstrate a couple of ways you can change a song by “Replacing” one or two chords. Aldrine starts by adding notes to the base chord to make new Substit…
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Video Podcast and Timestamps: https://ukuleleunderground.com/2024/05/gigging-dos-donts-tuup116/ This week, we’re hanging out with friend of the show, Kyle Furusho, and finding out the biggest Do’s and DON’TS for Gigging Musicians and Audience Members. The Podcast starts off with a question from Kyle’s biggest Fan, Mickey Aüto. Then we ask Kyle how …
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