Here’s a fun beginner lesson that was adopted into Hawaiian culture through the supergroup, Kapena. Originally performed by George Baker, this was one of the first “country” songs that I really got to liking in my early music development. Hope you like this one!

Here’s a fun one for the Holiday Season! This is an instrumental version of the timeless classic “Up on the Housetop”. The alternating thumb technique is utilized here. It will help get you started on keeping time for chord melody arrangements.

Here’s one from 21 Pilots. I first heard this tune when a student wanted to learn it. It’s so cool seeing the Ukulele used in modern music. He actually has quite a few songs on Ukulele! Fun song to play!

Here’s an original tune that I came up with for a student of mine to help him with his timing while fingerpicking. While I was showing it to him, he remarked on the bouncing motion the thumb makes while keeping time. So that’s how it got its name! It’s a great way to help get started with Travis ...

Here’s a classic that gets stuck in your head. The Haole Hula is one of those songs that everyone has done a version of. Here’s my humble interpretation of the tune. I hope you like it.

Here’s a Hawaiian classic that talks about the flowers used to make each Island's representative lei. It’s been recorded by a lot of Hawaii’s wonderful musicians throughout the years. Here’s how I play it. Hopefully this one makes its way into your repertoire!

Here’s a song that I’ve been thinking of putting up here for a while. The first time I heard it was from one of my all-time favorite musicians, the legendary Vince Gill. I later heard a version from local boy, Mark Atuaia, that made me add it to my repertoire. Here’s my own little way of playing ...

Here’s one I always associate with Elvis - Can't Help Falling in Love. Classic tune that lends itself perfectly to the Ukulele. Hope you like it!

Here’s one of the songs I grew up playing. No Ke Ano Ahiahi has been recorded by many legendary Hawaiian musicians - my favorite version being from the Reverend Dennis Kamakahi. Here’s my own personal take on the tune!

Here’s a Dylan tune that many others have successfully covered. My favorite version was the Garth cover. Hopefully this is a fun one for you guys to play!

Here’s a classic - Crazy from Willie Nelson. I remember Unko Willie K used to do this one in both Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline’s voices, but alas I am not that talented. Here’s how I do it. Lol

Here’s one that I really like. The song is called “You Were Always On My Mind." I’ve always been partial to Willie Nelson’s version, but since I can’t pull it off the way he can, you’ll have to settle for mine. Lol! Hope you like this one.

This is one of those tunes that you just can’t get out of your head. Tennessee Whiskey. C’mon, you know this is your go to karaoke jam after knocking back a few! Lol. Now you can play it on your Ukulele!

Here’s one of the songs that I play when I take the rare gig. I like it because of the rhythmic aspect of the picking. Hope you like this one. Like I said, once you get it down, it’s a really fun one to play.

Here’s one you guys have been asking me for for a while now! Is This Love by Bob Marley is one of my all time favorite songs. Hope you like this one!

Here’s my ever-changing updated version of Lyle Ritz’s arrangement of Fly me to the Moon. This is a fun one to play! Hopefully you like this one!

Here’s another one from Valley Style from Ka’au Crater Boys! You Don’t Write was another one of the songs that got me playing Ukulele. In fact, everything on this album qualifies as an Ukulele essential IMHO. Anyway, here’s the tutorial that I know so many of you have been waiting for!

I can’t believe that we’ve gone this long without this one! The Ka’au Crater Boys version of Brown Eyed Girl was the main reason I became interested in playing Ukulele in the first place! This is probably my favorite ukulele solo of all time. Hope you enjoy this lesson!

Here’s another tune that will most likely get stuck in your head for a few days. Come A’ama Crab is a playful, fun song. It describes the act of catching the delicious crustaceans for a Luau. Have fun with this one, but be warned. It likes to play on repeat in your brain! Lol

Here’s an old-time hymn that I really like. Will the Circle Be Unbroken is a song that is filled with pain and faith. The Bluegrass guys love this tune! Hope you like it.

Here’s a classic from the Peter Moon Band. E Pili Mai is one of those beautiful classics that blend an interesting chord progression with a basic, yet soothing melody. The ukulele part of this song makes it one of the “Hawaiian Ukulele Standards." This is a great song to have in your arsenal!

One of Hawaii’s “Golden Standards”, A Part of Me, a Part of You, by Moe Keale is a fantastic song to learn on ukulele. Also known as the hospital song, this beautiful Mele has quite a bit of the nahenahe picking going on all while having a soothing melody. Hope you enjoy this one!

Here’s one of my favorite Ka’au Crater Boys covers - I Hear Music. The first time I heard this song was the Billy Kaui version, which is what I think Troy and Ernie were paying homage to. Fell in love with it and been playing it ever since. Here’s the Ka’au version!

Sometimes you need a reason. Sometimes it’s just for fun. This is one of those songs. I just like it. Lol. Here’s a fun one, "Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off". Hope it’s as fun for you as it is for me.