The Future of the Ukulele! (Our Predictions)

[@RockClass101]

Wondering Where to Start as a Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced Player? Find Out Here: rockclass101.com/learning-paths/

[@angelscomputers]

I think you nailed. I’m from a family of musicians and my entire life I’ve been around guitars but tried 3 different times and can’t get it. Never made a full song. At my 47’s now it came across with an Uke and the first I thought was “this is a toy from Hawaii”, 3 months in to it and so far I have 5 songs I can play and I’m enjoying it a lot. It suuuuper easy IMO. My guitars are decorating the walls on my house waiting for me to have time to list them for sale. So far tried soprano, concert and I’m stuck now with tenor. When I grow up I want to be like you. It’s sooooo much that can be done on an Uke and not just what my ignorance saw at the beginning (the Hawaiian toy) that it’s crazy.

[@georgeandyrose]

Matt's story really resonates. I picked up an ukulele a few years ago because a friend played and it looked like fun, relatively inexpensive and relatively easy. But when I attended the Vancouver Ukelele Festival in 2018, I was blown away by the versatility and variety of styles - amazing teachers playing swing, country, blues, jazz, as well as their own modern compositions with touches of rock or classical. People such as Kalei Gamiao, Casey MacGill, Daniel Ward, Heidi Swedberg, Sarah Maisel, Craig Chee. I had no idea this little instrument could be so powerful. That was the inspiration to get serious about learning to play, and I've never looked back.

[@hiddengarry]

Great discussion. Some lovely stories. I played the classical guitar for around 40 years and flack picked a steel string for several more. Found rock class 101 on the Web and was inspired to buy a uke about 18 months ago. So accessible. Never had so much fun with music . Selling my mandolin and one of my guitars to finance my uke habit.

[@sherry7017]

This is so timely! I just listened to a James Hill podcast yesterday about him teaming up with an Indian artist to introduce playing Ragas on ukuleles - “Ragalele”. Yet another field never considered even by him!

[@trishbattersby5749]

I found ukulele during Covid. So wish I d found it before. I’m 67 yo and now m part of a wonderful group and play in the performing group . I think ukulele has a long way to go. I’m man who would’ve thought about a resonator Uke or the electric Uke when they bought the little instrument out on the Portuguese ships.

[@hiddengarry]

As well as the ukulele being accessible the uke community, at all levels seems so friendly and accepting. To get personal replies to questions from top flight players (James Hill and Victoria Vox for example) is amazing. Couldn't imagine a similar situation in the classical guitar world. So many people give their time to help and advise either free or for not very much (around a tenner a month for most sites) is just great.

[@hiddengarry]

My immediate ukulele future is the Uke Fest Of Great Britain. Looking forward to your workshop Matt👍

[@justinmills4275]

I am going to see Jake this Friday and I can not wait!

[@raymondstebbins5904]

Jake played his part in what could be played on a ukulele I believe the tone woods that are gaining popularity in more recent years have helped change peoples perception of what a ukulele really sound like take that oli you have for example imagine having that 20years ago

[@kathroot7252]

Good conversation. The uke was my intro to music at an old age and it has been a wonderful journey.

[@G..G..]

Great conversation Matt

[@michellelawhorn5707]

Thank you, loved your content. Beautifully expressed 🎵🎶🎵

[@thebumblebard]

Really beautiful and interesting ideas! The idea of art being passed on through generations and the expanding reach of what's possible is very inspiring. Ha, I guess we don't have to worry about any Ukebots any time soon; thank goodness AI don't have a full corporeal form. Yet. 😉😅😂 That thumbnail is hilarious by the way! 😅 Thank you for another perf lesson! 😊

[@hiddengarry]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/joTFnppuiNKJn9U Here's the strumstick, a finger picking lesson by Bob macnally who sort of invented it I believe.