Here’s one that takes me back. Although I am a huge Kenny Loggins fan, this one is ALL Ernie Cruz Jr. to me. This is my interpretation of House at Pooh Corner. Hope you enjoy learning this version!

Here’s one from a group called The Highwomen. It’s a song called Crowded Table. I had to teach it to a student, and it got stuck in my head for a week. I figured I’d teach it to you guys as well. Hope you like it!

When I think of “real” country music, I think of sad songs about pickup trucks and heartbreak. In old school country music there are many legendary musicians, and Hank Williams has to be considered one of the best crooners of all time. Here’s an ukulele version of his classic hit, I’m So Lonesome...

Here’s one just in time for Christmas! A Bing Crosby classic that we’ve adopted as our own, Mele Kalikimaka. Don’t worry, this one's easy, so you’re sure to get it down in time to play for your loved ones, tree side! Aloha and Mele Kalikimaka!

Here’s one for the beginners! We did an instrumental, Ki Hoalu version earlier, but this one is easy and fun to play. A Christmas Classic, Silent Night.

So here’s one we did a while back in the chord-melody style. I decided to do this one for two types of players. The first are the strum/singers and the second are the ones who sing but also want to throw an instrumental verse in. For the second group, you can learn this version and combine it wit...

So here’s one I did for Hawaii Music Supply a while back, but somehow got lost in the internet. I’ve had people emailing for years about part 2 of “When You Wish Upon a Star” not being on YouTube anymore. Without the video to follow, I had to redo the arrangement. So here it is exclusive for HMS ...

Here’s one of my all time favorite songs. I think every married man has felt like this a time or two with his spouse. You know how it is with the world moving all around you while you’re trying to balance your responsibilities. Here’s “Tonight I Wanna Be Your Man“ from Andy Griggs. Guys, play thi...

This song is very dear to me because it is one of the songs that my good friend, the legendary Ernie Cruz Jr., ruined for me back in day. It’s only 3 chords and makes for a great song to play for that special someone. Here’s my rendition of A Love Song from Loggins and Messina. Hope you enjoy thi...

This is another local classic! I can’t remember how old I was when I learned this song, but I remember playing it at high school parties and the like. This is how I play it nowadays (solo) with a bunch of things that I guess are unique to my playing style (read... shortcomings, lol). Please feel ...

Here’s a Hawaiian classic for the high G folks! This can be said to be a pretty “naughty” song so handle with care! Papalina Lahilahi talks about the “dainty cheeks” of a lover. Lol! Have fun with this one!

Here’s one I haven’t heard a whole lot of folks doing on ukulele. Not sure why though, because it’s a beautiful song. I used to do this song when I would play solo gigs in the mainland (on guitar). Wish I would have thought of playing it on ukulele back then. Here’s I'll Still Be Loving You from ...

Here’s one that I’m kinda surprised that we haven’t already done. When I first heard this song I was blown away by the harmonies in both the voices and the instrumentation. Playing solo, however, I’ve had to make some compromises. Here is my interpretation of the Hapa song “Lei Pikake." Please fo...

Here’s one that’s been stuck in my head for a while. My buddy Noah plays this one all the time, and every time he plays it I end up with it stuck in my head forever. It kinda just popped up while I was playing ukulele so I figured I’d show you guys how I play it. Hope you enjoy playing this one ...

I’ve always been a fan of Na Leo, but this was the song that most sticks out to me. Flying with Angels is one of those songs that hits you right in the feels. Here’s a hack ukulele version. Lol. I know, it's not the same without that fretless bass solo.

Here’s one of those songs that I’ve just kinda always known. You know the kind where you sort of just internalized the song? Kipahulu is that for me. It’s a good song for Kanikapila or even just to sit around and jam for that Nahenahe feeling.

Here’s a song that I first heard from Palolo. The song goes further back than that, but for me it was a Troy Fernandez thing. I make no bones about the fact that Troy Fernandez is a big part of why I love Ukulele. Lol. So here’s a fun one to jam with friends!

Here’s one of my favorite Hawaiian songs. My Grandpa, who was Kawai Cockett’s guitar player used to sing this song all the time. If you get a chance, look up the lyrics on Huapala.org and read the translation. Draw your own conclusions as to the subject matter! LOL

Here’s one of my favorite Hawaiian songs. My favorite version is Kimo Hussey’s version. While we’re not doing his version here, we’re still keeping true to the old style and playing a fun rendition of A’oia. Hope you like this one as much as I do.

I grew up listening to island music. The sound has embedded itself in my heart. Here’s a song that’s sure to bring an islander to a sense of nostalgia - Nightbird from Kalapana. If you grew up in Hawaii, you probably still know all the words even if you haven’t heard it in years.

This is one of those songs that you just know if you grew up here in Hawaii. It’s pretty much an island standard. At some point every local boy has dedicated this song to his sweetheart. About you by Cecilio and Kapono stands as the all time most requested island love song. Here’s an ukulele arra...

So here’s one of those songs that I’ve been playing longer than I can feasibly remember. My favorite version is a beautiful falsetto from Hawaii’s Golden Voice, the late, great Dennis Pavao. I can’t sing falsetto so I’m going to teach you the way I learned it... easy! Hope you like this beginner-...

Palehua from Amy Hanaiali’i Gilliam and Unko Willie K is IMHO one of the most beautiful Hawaiian songs to be written in recent years. The melody, the easy listening chord structure, not to mention Amy’s amazing voice all make this song hit me right in the heart. I wanted to teach this song to sho...

Not a lot of people know this about me, but I’m a huge Country music aficionado. In fact, early on in my music development, a big dream of mine was to move to Nashville and be one of those studio cats. Anyway, one of the biggest influences for that dream was Vince Gill. He’s not only a great writ...