I learned to play the ukulele

every day I see my dreams
Mike's Channel: / @mikeshake
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edited by me :)

[@drewisgooden]

what an emotional journey

[@coming_up_roses]

what an emotional journey

[@joshuavonwerder2999]

what an emotional journey

[@sanjulkapoor6637]

what an emotional journey

[@googoogaga8566]

what an emotional journey

[@stealthpoint]

what an emotional journey

[@Starsongzz]

Thank god he learned, he’s gonna need it.

[@masacatior]

💀

[@incubator2k3]

time to brush up on those ukelele skills

[@masacatior]

😂

[@jojobeans753]

I don't get it 😭

[@MikeShake]

You inspired me to start making KZbin videos in the first place. This was unreal man. Thanks Cody!

[@kaihocompany]

Why do you make your videos about the same subjects and in the exact same style as Mike Boyd? It's sad to see you're getting so much recognition for copying an original creator.

[@user-white007]

@@kaihocompany took the words out my mouth, kinda gross how similar the videos are and getting more recognition

[@goldengateway9652]

That’s so cool😭🤍✨ full circle moment.

[@jibjubby]

@@kaihocompany Mike Boyd has plenty of subscribers, let's calm down

[@Kawa-Yuki]

Who invited the bloody pricks? No need to be rude just cause you’re jealous mates.

[@wariat71]

As a guitarist with 12 years of experience i must say - this is honestly one of the best videos I've ever seen to actually encourage someone to try an instrument.

[@hekkensnatser]

I recently picked up the bass guitar. Bass guitar definitely has a bigger learning curve than ukulele, but I absolutely love it and the video definitely helps me motivate myself to pick it up some more.

[@nicolejohnson6847]

Yep!

[@micah_lee]

Bass is basically just a big ukelele

[@lisawillis8044]

It’s crazy he was already good at song writing but this was fire. I think he’s genuinely talented

[@shway876]

@@micah_lee not even close ukuleles strings arnt tuned in order like a guitar or bass

[@char210]

this is genuinely one of my favourite videos you've made recently. i hope the view count (compared to your other recents) won't discourage you from doing more creative shit like this in the near future

[@Mellocean]

Yes!

[@pushingdaisies_]

Agreed! loved this video!

[@lupe4377]

def

[@lucyhall7132]

agreed!!!!

[@gabiigiler]

yes!!!

[@orangeants]

Kelsey is the most underrated musical artist of all time, why isn't she on all of TMG's songs

[@celinavinzens4043]

true

[@aDubStepdrop]

FINALLY ITS HERE

[@azzymarma2042]

i know right... she should have been on Teenage Mutant Ganja band for years as a lead already...

[@hannahmacey]

cody getting distracted by his cat made me way happier than it should’ve

[@RoSoliTaire]

I was surprised he has a cat. I thought he hated them.

[@rayonlinee]

i grinned so hard omg

[@3eyedwonderkid]

@@RoSoliTaire they’re fostering 2 kittens

[@antnmu]

I KNOW ITS SO CUTE

[@zio3vi]

@@RoSoliTaire he hates horses

[@shiftytown9543]

its a shame this video isnt blowing up :( this is one of cody’s best videos in my opinion. DONT LET THIS STOP U FROM DOING COOL SHIT CODY

[@jma8006]

so true

[@andreajoan7193]

that song was honestly so heartwarmingly stupid and weirdly catchy and now I'm actually feeling somehow inspired to finally teach myself how to play piano on the keyboard I bought during quarantine and have only touched once.

[@desio3616]

Ahhhh I love this 🥰 I've played piano since middle school so seeing someone pursue it makes me happy. I hope you have fun and learn a song that makes you happy 😊

[@andreajoan7193]

@@desio3616 thanks! I've actually already practiced 2 days in row so that's something. So far I haven't quit hahaha

[@nicolealexis7520]

i also bought one during quarantine and this made me wanna try it again!!

[@andreajoan7193]

@@nicolealexis7520 LOVE that for us!!!!

[@isabelkinnan8500]

Omg omg, I took one piano lesson EVER but I’ve played guitar my whole life. Learning how to play songs I love on the piano just using chords was sooo fun for me.

[@Nate.mp4]

It feels like we are in a new chapter of Cody Ko. Not the ukelele chapter, but the doing the things you want to do chapter. Keep it up!

[@cmalol]

he's entered his Jenna marbles era

[@flamingomingo9810]

I feel like that’s what all of KZbin is turning into and I love it

[@LJK552]

True true

[@lindasnails]

Yes! And I would love more of this content from him ❤

[@clevernamehere1]

It's incredible how Cody can be utterly ridiculous and yet earnest/genuine at the same time, it's so freaking endearing. This is one of my favorite videos he's ever done, I couldn't stop smiling!

[@citrusfirefly]

Kelsey's singing ability is absolutely frictionless.

[@MorningMindfulness]

tiptoe thru the tulips core

[@kidbrian4213]

thanks for this hilarious and original joke that we haven't heard 1 million times

[@mikejones2405]

when you discovered cody like a week ago and still think this joke is funny

[@libbybaxter6392]

@@mikejones2405 pov you’ve been watching Cody for years and years and still find it funny

[@praisethesun5800]

at this point frictionless is funny cause it gets people so pissed

[@Shae-lyn]

this video does genuinely feel like a friend telling you a story about what they’ve been up to this week. super cool

[@saba4108]

You put it into words! Thank you.

[@jadebouchard3325]

Took me a hot minute to watch this cause I’m not used to this kind of content from you- but I’m so glad I did!! Great vid 10/10 hope to see more like it

[@midwest4237]

Sameeee

[@EliseEcklund]

amazing and inspiring. LMFAO party rock really does work well on the uke.

[@PoserBoyy]

LMAO, i was hoping you would see this 🤣🤣

[@lynaaa]

omg i used to love your vidoes

[@kam8556]

@@PoserBoyy *LMFAO xD

[@lucasaburto12]

@@kam8556 lmao

[@frogsticker6723]

YO ELSIE

[@Blueberi]

Kelsey looks like someone that can play the ukelele. I don't know what that means. But she's still a queen.

[@AYVYN]

I know exactly what you mean lmao

[@AYVYN]

@Repent and believe in Jesus Christ No

[@MamadNobari]

Did his son find a time machine to go back before he was born to warn his father and tell him he needs to learn how to play ukulele for this occasion?

[@hannahmccann3962]

The storyline, the music, the nostalgia of LMFAO….what a wholesome and entertaining video. Might be one of my favorites, couldn’t stop smiling. Also that song needs to be on SoundCloud or something so I can listen to it whenever lol. I will be buying a ukulele now, thanks Cody

[@marieerikson]

do it! I learned three years ago and it was a great decision

[@saiwenya]

the KITTEN … I mean Please

[@Leeeee1]

bro needs this skill rn

[@AnthonyFlorey]

almost teared up when you played party rock. truly a classic

[@its.allyyssee610]

as much as i love to see cody reacting to cut and terrible shows from 2000s, he can’t do that forever. so i really enjoy seeing cody connecting us with authentic experience during journeys and projects. he is an 70 year old man pretty much

[@thegoddamnedbatman2138]

time to show us what youve learned

[@sonjaocasio5867]

Yo when he’s voicing over the people at the “campfire” calling him out I laughed way too hard.. this vid was put together awesomely. I could not stop smiling. Cody u get better every time.. also put Kelsey in ur videos way more or else, thanks

[@Sesh_lin]

This goes sooo hard. Please release this on spotify or somewhere 😭. The lyrics with that contradictory beat makes it such a vibe

[@britneynaude]

You should listen to Twenty One Pilots, Tyler plays the ukulele and writes sad lyrics :)

[@echo1336A]

@@britneynaude 21 pilots is AMAZING. I've vibed with them since their very first album. Definitely recommend!!

[@AstreaStarsASMR]

You’re genuinely one of the most authentic, honest, hilarious and weirdly wholesome people on this site - you’ve got Labrador energy but if the Labrador purposefully shit in the guest’s expensive shoes but it’s too funny to feel bad about. This video was sooo good though man! As long as you stay true to yourself, even if some content is shit and some is incredible, you’ve got us all for life!

[@sinch4044]

what an intensely bpd comment

[@AstreaStarsASMR]

@@sinch4044 thank you

[@cringechannel4213]

What about now?

[@zipporox]

I think this may be one of my fav Cody videos of all time, Cody singing “You Are My Sunshine” gave me a huge serotonin boost

[@benjaminperez-cottaar3607]

Coming from a guitarist of 7+ years it was impressive to see you pick up strumming patterns so quickly. Usually beginners struggle with this for a long time before being able to get them to the level you had them at. You should be proud of yourself man!

[@evilmiscreantgirlfriend]

i tried to teach myself ukulele a few years ago and picking up the classic four chords was easy but god damn i could not get strumming down. i was shocked at cody just doing it like it was easy.

[@juanrincon777]

This is one of the best videos you've put out in a long time. Really appreciate your creative energy recently. Hope you're having fun with it cause it definitely seems like it!

[@letslearnplants]

you looked really happy making this, it makes me happy! it kinda hurts when you said you’re not really feeling it lately because no matter what you put out i’ll support it and genuinely think it’s good

[@georgenkansah659]

Awwww you loove him don't ya

[@signin9551]

@@georgenkansah659 he has a wife

[@watergoblintribe]

I honestly REALLY want you to release this song, cause it goes hard. Its good. And i wanna have it on repeat for hours on end.

[@lindasnails]

Agreed!!

[@neverforgetjubjub]

I took uke lessons after I was suicidal. It's the best little instrument. You're so wholesome. Thank you for all the hard work you do just to make strangers on the internet smile.

[@nunya8113]

I’m happy you’re alive an uke really is the best. I take mine everywhere. His name is Billy 😂

[@kass_G59]

@@nunya8113 That’s probably the coolest thing I’ve ever heard

[@joseph_marcillo-coronado]

The character development of becoming a part rocker is truly the growth i subscribe to see

[@Emmaraine]

I didn’t know Cody had such a nice singing voice! He always says he can’t sing.

[@pascalinetausend2878]

Literally smiled the whole way through this video. It’s inspiring me to try some things I’ve always wanted to that make me feel like a kid again, but always let some excuse stop me. Loved the song too. So funny, but also sweet comment mental health struggles even if that wasn’t the goal. Just loved all of it!

[@tfoprincess]

me too. I did the parental smile with the head tilt. I want to learn the ukulele or the tongue drums

[@Joe_Uhh_Quinn]

This proves that it's never too late to learn a talent. So happy to see senior citizens finding new passions :)

[@ExtendedRelease]

Yup! I taught yo mom how to do the split. never too late!

[@motttta]

I think this actually proves that sometimes it is too late to learn a talent. 😂

[@2double03]

this is funny 😁 (

[@ilovemusicssooomuch283]

LMAO THE BOTS

[@LastGenRichtofenn]

so many bots

[@wideride8320]

Thanks to Adam McIntrye for bringing this to my attention. Bring on the memes!

[@Tonia14An]

Everything about this was wonderful - from the idea to the song, the little concerts for Kelsey, the interview/talk at the end ❤️

[@klyborg129]

This video is so different than what you’ve been making lately and I’m here for it - perfect content

[@DD-Obama]

Seems he’s actually listening to feedback which is cool

[@olilane8]

@@DD-Obama I havent watched Cody in a while.. what was the feedback? Just curious

[@kristenmedina2375]

you and kelsey make me so happy its actually insane. both of your channels mean so much to me; pls never stop being you

[@Veronica96971]

I've watched Cody since Vine, and he was literally the first KZbinr I ever subscribed to. It's so cool after all these years to watch him make something completely new and different, but still kill it because it still FEELS like a Cody Ko video! Psyched to keep seeing more of this.

[@alliecase692]

69 likes nice

[@duttashantanu60]

Well he's definately gonna be bringing the ukulele out soon enough 😂 Good for him that he already learned to play it.

[@Joshua.Wheeler]

Who knew cody would be able to learn to play ukulele so frictionlessly

[@gear2902]

Both Elon Musk and Cody Ko used frictionless in one of their interviews. Coincidence? I THINK NOT!

[@hallberg3912]

I read this comment at the moment he had the cramps playing LMFAO at 5:00 and I fucking burst out laughing. Thanks for that.

[@spooky-spaghetti]

opening up to learning as an adult and showing others ur learning process is so cool, i really appreciate the vulnerability. that being said u seem to take to it very well and have clear musical talent. believe in ur abilities!

[@JettArnt]

Let’s see the muscle memory. We’re ready for the toxic gossip train.

[@davidjavier2152]

I love the format change (even though I enjoy your “usual” stuff). I love that you’re making music again. I love that you’re kinda showing us a little more of your personal life. I love you and Kelsey. I love that you actually enjoyed the process of learning. I love all of this Cody

[@jatziri_marsol]

YES! This video made me feel like I was there with him

[@prettyoddspence293]

Honestly not even kidding this is pretty good if you didn’t put the lmfao joke in the song I would literally listen to that on repeat for a beginner on a string instrument you did really great! Proud of you for learning something!

[@Newciouss]

Finally its here. YES kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYWrnXahbMt4hbs.

[@viktoriamladenova7404]

I wouldn't be listening to it if it weren't for the lmfao joke

[@slyjay2345]

The lmfao joke enhanced it lol all Cody's songs are great

[@tarranbrown2443]

The dickeating is crazy

[@ogabbieb3003]

HANDS DOWN, one of my absolute favorite videos of yours! Cody, you’re so cool and brought the biggest smile to my face:))

[@ethanwright2278]

I genuinely love Cody as a human so much. Never met him, but he’s meant a lot in my life, especially in the hardest times. Know he’ll probably never see this, but if he does, then I want to say thank you. It’s like that Dhar man energy “we’re not just telling stories, we’re changing lives.”

[@ligokleftis]

do more stuff like this that makes you feel happy and inspired, that’s what matters the most

[@pachamongrel]

This is the best video you’ve put out in a long time. I was also smiling for the entire duration of it. Thank you Cody. You still got it

[@shahad12alhamada]

Heck yeah

[@briicksyy]

Same

[@aniketparasharphotons]

Cody I don't know if you'll see this but this is one of your best videos to date.This will most probably not get as many views as the cut or the Jubilee ones but this felt like you had fun making it and like you really enjoyed the process of learning the instrument. I hope you keep trying to learn instruments it's one of the most fun things that you can do with your time. Learn the drums next and make it into a banger video. Loved this shit. PS: I don't know if you've learnt singing anywhere but you are pretty good at it and could become amazing if you kept at it. Sing in the TMG songs too :)

[@natashanabein]

I remember the hardest thing to learn on the uke was the strumming pattern. Once you've got the down down up up down up, you're golden

[@cortarah]

I feel like I’ll never get it down. 😩

[@genevievegreen5659]

this was by far the most wholesome video I've ever seen of Cody. Even tho he thinks these songs are stupid I always look forward to them and wish he'd release the longer versions.

[@chickenskink1]

I love that learning as an adult is such a thing in our generation. I'm 21 and I'm trying to learn guitar and Spanish, and while I'm sure even 6 years ago I would've learned more easily, I'm enjoying the progress I slowly make.

[@thatoneweirddudeinthecorner]

Good luck :)

[@Sophie_Pea]

Yes I agree! I’ve never noticed it until now but as you said it, learning as an adult really is a big part of our generation. It’s so cool

[@cammarie23]

Dude you are not that old

[@arjunarun9147]

because the generations before you stopped learning as adults?

[@xDakem]

"6 years ago I would've learned more easily" no man. Trust me.

[@Amalada_]

Cody was preparing for his upcoming apology

[@julianebug8409]

Dang you were right 💀

[@RobLandes]

Now do violin 🎻

[@BritishRailClass47]

Rob

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[@Sara-js3lt]

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[@Enesggoker]

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[@gianina02]

Oh this is fucking everything, this is so heartwarming and makes me wanna learn the guitar even more

[@kentaviouscaldwell-goat5880]

I loved the part when he learned how to play the ukulele

[@Hannah-gj7gw]

i really want to like this comment but it’s at 69 likes rn

[@kentaviouscaldwell-goat5880]

@@Hannah-gj7gw you can like it now

[@danaeclean1328]

man, i hadn't gotten to watch your videos in a little while, and this one reminded me just how much i appreciate you. the style is different from your usual stuff, but i loved it nonetheless and i think it's great you're experimenting with random things just because you feel like it. it also inspired me to do the same as well! plus you and kelsey and your furry children are all adorable, i was smiling the whole time. ily~

[@breheh]

2:51 the way Kelsey makes Cody laugh is so wholesome

[@marcellacassab4331]

I unironically want this on spotify. It's a legit summer bop.

[@ALTAccount-ip9es]

This needs to be a spinoff regular series; Cody was on the spectrum of emotions in this video

[@toadchurch]

this is absolutely one of your best videos. it's a pretty major change from what you've been doing for a while now and i'm 100% in.

[@elemenopey]

cody out here becoming multitalented

[@mrdrumfreak456]

Top Cody videos ever hands down. Tbh, that tune idea in the hands of someone like Dominic Fike could turn into a really sick song. The voice melody is so catchy. I love to see Kody enjoying himself while doing his content. That’s all we want in the end

[@ImToblaah]

The conversation with Mike at the end was so lovely to watch; two talented people who clearly admire and respect each other alot having a thoughtful discussion; amazing.

[@emilyables3487]

also, so dope of cody to bring on the guy he was inspired by and give him a spotlight, he could've just said "i liked this one video and now i'm doing something similar" like what a class act

[@maddiex9122]

i got sad when i heard u say this wasn’t getting any views and i just wanted to come back and say i’ve returned to this video like 10 times to listen to your hilarious rendition of LMFAO. my boyfriend even put it on one time out of nowhere to cheer me up. your gold man, keep it up! ❤️

[@ivyinabottle]

I’ve been learning watercolour art and sometimes I get so frustrated, but this is super inspiring!! I really feel like I could make beautiful art if I put in the effort, thanks, Cody and Mike!

[@ivycreamz]

CODY KEEP MAKING MUSIC LIKE THIS! This is genuinely amazing. You can pull of this style so well. MORE CODY MORE

[@rudolfschenker6196]

be serious

[@KhanaHatake]

Legit need the song on Spotify. "I'm fading, fading~" is going to be stuck in my head for *days*

[@julie91295]

Cody!!! So proud of you. This is one of the best vids you put out recently. It's so cute and you can tell you're really put lots of effort into it and actually enjoy yourself instead of going through the motions. Keep it up Cody!!

[@aristocratmusic]

2:43 This part was so fucking funny. When she gets up and starts dancing. 😂 I wanna see more content like this video from Cody, especially if it involves more music making and recording.

[@madisonceola]

Omg Cody in his ukulele era just in time for his wedding 👀

[@xwatch985]

The editing and different types of frames was really cool to see. I play the ukulele and humbling journey never stops. Keep making things!

[@avamacmillan6674]

cody, you are genuinely such a role model especially for ppl like me who are just coming into adulthood and trying to figure it all out. i really really enjoyed this video and i hope you continue to get out of the box and make more content like this. we appreciate you!

[@depawz5740]

This hyped me up so much especially the fact that I’ve only started to learn this simple instrument and put it back in the case TODAY.. imma take it back out. Love this content Cody ur amazing

[@tmillsfilms]

Loving the switch up of content you've been doing lately! The effort you've been putting in has not gone unnoticed and I hope you've been able to enjoy the process more too 🤙🏻

[@letsgobruins_]

2:44 is the serotonin i needed. this clip is just radiating happy summer mornings.

[@nebulaartz5322]

This was actually fucking class mate 😅 Honestly. I play the ukulele and this has to be one of my favourite of your videos... And the song fucking slaps 😅 Comedy, dedication, music.. you are epic man.

[@VanWolfgang]

As predictable as it was, the transition into LMFAO had me laughing my FRICKIGN ass off - it was exactly what I hoped for, and you delivered. Thanks Cody, this whole video is fucking amazing

[@benjamincashwell5373]

its so inspirational to really see the process of Cody putting a ton of work into a video. I'm sure he probably has a long process and works super hard on every video but its cool to see the step by step

[@hana_lilly8405]

This type of personal content that has a great artistic lens to it is great to see from Cody, nice change to his usual content but keeping up with the comedic aspect that is so good about his usual stuff

[@Hydro-_-]

That line at 8:52 hit different though

[@isaacseitl]

Ukulele and that soft voice is literally perfection!!! It fits so well, and this beat is so chill and fun!

[@GippyHappy]

Cody Ko: Learns to play ukulele in 7 days, makes an original song Me: Has owned a ukulele for 7 years, still can't play

[@jacksonmiller2307]

LOVE this video Cody! As a musician who constantly gets frustrated with the process, seeing it in its purest form here really inspired me. This ones going in the vault to rewatch!

[@conFmck]

God I love when you edit your videos Cody. I know editing can be a very tedious and arduous process, let alone time consuming as fuck. But this one really felt like a Cody Ko video, ya know? And this is no shade to your editors, I think they do a great job also, just think your videos hit a little different when you edit them.

[@musicalashley123]

As a guitar player it's hilarious to see someone's fingertips hurt from a uke

[@isabelkinnan8500]

TRUEEE I’m a pussy and always opt for my electric guitar because the acoustic strings are NOT for the faint of heart

[@jjmattson]

I’m not going to lie, I’ve never heard Cody’s singing w/o auto tune and it’s so good!!

[@kateros8188]

I love this...I love how you filmed the whole process, especially the moment with kelsey... so cute song.

[@benjamincashwell5373]

I feel like a proud grandson watching his grandfather fall in love with a new hobby! So inspirational!

[@charly3638]

PLEASE put the song on your Spotify, i‘m not even kidding i would totally listen to it on repeat for at least two days

[@josko2628]

the "shots shots shots shots shots shots" nearly fucking killed me

[@kassia3781]

i don’t know why but watching Cody try something new and playing you are my sunshine for the first time made me tear up - love you man

[@aj7783]

This style of video is dope, Cody narrating and making fun of himself with greats cuts and timing was really funny and a good change of pace

[@Lee-22]

The fact that you learned this in just 7 days, AND made a song aswell... It's just amazing, really think you should do this again whenever you feel like as*!

[@Arrypotah]

In all seriousness this was fire. Great job Cody, great job Kelsey, and great job kitten

[@nardosa7845]

Great job puppy

[@abigailmorgan9762]

as a musician/music teacher this was so fun to watch. i love it when adults decide to learn an instrument!

[@noyou6220]

1:45 me fast forwarding while I force my sims to learn a new skill