UkeStuff Podcast

The UkeStuff Podcast, Episode 21! In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, host Chris Russell, a music educator who has integrated ukulele into his teaching, discusses a number of topics–basically an opportunity to catch up on a number of things that have occurred since the last episode of the podcast in July! The topics include … Continue reading Thoughts from Fall 2019 →

UkeStuff Podcast Episode 20! In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, Chris talks about his ukulele observations from Summer NAMM 2019. The video podcast on YouTube includes some additional pictures of some of the things that he saw. Check out the UkeStuff Podcast which discusses ukulele in education and more. Available on Radio Public, Apple … Continue reading Back from Summer NAMM 2019 →

Ukestuff Podcast Episode 19! In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, Chris visits with the Ukulele Sisters, authors of the 21 Ukulele Song Series and the Ukulele for All method book. The Ukulele Sisters have provided a special page where you can download 10 free songs in the Key of F by going to: http://www.ukulele.io/podcast … Continue reading A Visit with the Ukulele Sisters! →

Episode 18 of the newly renamed UkeStuff Podcast! In this episode of the UkeStuff Podcast, host Christopher J. Russell, Ph.D. discusses the new name change to the podcast, talks about several new products that he will be reviewing soon, discusses the completed transfer of videos from his old YouTube site to two different channels, the … Continue reading July 2019 – Channel News →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 17! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris Russell talks about some of the recent changes in his life (ukulele related) as well as changes to the video play alongs–some in reaction to the recent discussions he had on the podcast with Dr. Jill Reese … Continue reading On the Road to Nashville →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 16! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Podcast, Chris Russell visits with Rachel Webley, a content creator in Wales, U.K. Rachel makes the Ukulaliens videos, originally as a part of providing content for a club at Cwmtawe Comprehensive School. Rachel has integrated music, graphic design, and the use … Continue reading A Visit with Rachel Webley →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 15! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris visits with Dr. Jill Reese, professor at SUNY Fredonia, and creator of the Ukulele Video Play Along genre. Dr. Reese also runs the Fredonia Ukulele Club (https://sites.google.com/a/fredonia.edu/fredonia-ukulele/) and her videos can be found on YouTube at www.youtube.com/drjillreese … Continue reading A Visit with Dr. Jill Reese →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 14! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris visits with Andy Ramos at the end of the day on Friday of the TMEA convention–in very poor lighting conditions. Andy and Chris share a lot of video techniques in common, so this podcast talks about the … Continue reading A Visit with Andy Ramos at TMEA →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 13! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris Russell talks with Kris Gilbert, another music educator and creator of play along videos.  Kris follows the approach of Little Kids Rock, and talks about how her program, how she creates play along videos, and other pedagogical … Continue reading A Visit with Kris Gilbert at TMEA →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 12! 2018 in review and plans for 2019. Ukulele: Bonanza Tenor Ameoba (Aspen/Black Walnut) Strap: Ukuleles from UkeStraps (Facebook) Tuner:  Jowoom T2 Smart Tuner Song: Always Keep A Ukulele In Your Trunk (Casper Babypants) Have a great 2019! Audio Link: https://archive.org/download/UVPP001Intro/UkuleleVideoPlayAlongPodcastEpisode0012.m4a Want to watch instead?

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 11! This is the first annual holiday gift guide! Special guest: Luke Russell Music: The Chorus of Jingle Bells (J. Pierpont) Ukulele: KoAloha Concert Ukulele (2004) See the video of the Podcast at: https://youtu.be/tFj12JvH-e8 See the full post of the links at the UkeStuff blog: https://ukestuff.wordpress.com/2018/12/03/holiday-shopping-ideas-2018-ukulele-video-play-along-podcast-episode-11/ Listen to the … Continue reading Christmas Gifts for the Ukulele Player →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 10! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris opens the podcast with “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” and then discusses the latest Holiday Ukulele Play Alongs available for GCEA and DGBE ukuleles. Featured in this video is the Flight TUS35LB ukulele, which was recently … Continue reading You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch! →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 9! In this episode of the podcast, Chris discusses the positives and negatives of the Outdoor Ukulele as a school instrument. His program recently bought 71 Outdoor Ukuleles, so you know that he is favorable towards the instrument–but he attempts to keep an open mind about it as well. … Continue reading Outdoor Ukuleles in the Classroom →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 8! In this podcast, Dr. Russell discusses (and plays) his new Ohana CK-70-8 ukulele, talks about his process of starting to make play along videos for baritone ukulele (Eight songs available as of 7/24/18), his trip to Memphis last week to visit the Memphis Ukulele Flash Mob and Petey … Continue reading A First Video Podcast →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 7! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris Russell begins the episode by playing his Martin S1 and singing “You’ve Got a Friend In Me.”  Topics in this episode include upgrading tuners (Gotoh UPT), his inexpensive Sawtooth Pineapple Ukulele from walmart.com and more. You can … Continue reading Got GOTOHs? →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 6! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris Russell (host) plays his Enya EUR-X1 “camp” ukulele for an intro, and then talks about new Play Along videos made by educators throughout the world, including Andy Ramos, Kevin Way, Ukulaliens, and the originator of the format, … Continue reading Practice Tracks for Choir →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 5! Recorded April 4, 2018 In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris Russell plays his only baritone ukulele, a Lanikai LU21-B that was a “Gambler’s Special” from eBay.  Some new strings (all four unwound fluorocarbon strings from Living Waters), some sanding of some frets, some … Continue reading Someone to Lava →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 4! In this Podcast, Chris Russell plays his Tenor Outdoor Ukulele, recently restrung with the new Aquila Sugar strings.  Other topics of discussion include recent additions to the Ukulele Video Play Along library, including many recent videos by Andy Ramos, and a few new videos by Kevin Way.  Chris … Continue reading Left Handed Ukuleles →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 3! In this episode, Chris Russell plays the Populele, and discusses his most recent videos, including a potential full series on how to play specific chords to be used in larger presentations.  He also mentions Ukulele Abe’s interview with Jim Beloff and talks about “dislikes” on YouTube. You can … Continue reading Using Technology to Replicate Yourself In Your Classroom →

Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast Episode 2! In this episode of the Ukulele Video Play Along Podcast, Chris discusses the positives and negatives of the Outdoor Ukulele as a school instrument. In the discussion he does not mention that they can also be cleaned (e.g. flu season). He also updates his recent purchase of $20 … Continue reading Thoughts about Outdoor Ukuleles in the School Environment →