Building My Dream 'Ukulele, Episode 1
Join me as I vlog the building of my custom double neck Pahu Kani 'Ukulele with Manny Halican.
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Jonah Davis
- Aug 13, 2021
- 1 min
5 Reasons Why You Should Play A 6 String 'Ukulele
Hey guys! Meet my favorite 'ukulele and learn five reasons why you should consider playing one.
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Jonah Davis
- Aug 10, 2021
- 0 min
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Jonah Davis
- Jul 30, 2021
- 3 min
A Talk Story With Kala's Featured Artist, Anthony Ka'uka Stanley
Last month, I had the opportunity to talk story with Anthony Ka'uka Stanley and learn about his upbringing in one of the world’s top...
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Jonah Davis
- Jul 10, 2021
- 1 min
Did You Know???
In partnership with KoAloha, I offer an online lesson every Thursday and Saturday. One of my favorite things about the classes are the...
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Jen Negrete
- May 20, 2021
- 3 min
Kainoa Kamaka: Deep In The Heart of Texas
In a city of Spurs basketball, Conjunto music, Tex-Mex food, and Pee-Wee Herman looking for his bike in the basement of the Alamo, who...
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Jonah Davis
- Apr 15, 2021
- 1 min
Unboxing Paulie's Dream Guitar And A Cover Of Harry Styles' Two Ghosts.
I wanted to surprise my student with a brand new Breedlove Guitar and decided to make her think we were doing a guitar review. Be sure to...
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Jonah Davis
- Apr 12, 2021
- 1 min
A Performance & Talk Story with Kala'i Kealoha
Here is the first of what I call the Haumana Series. I hope you enjoy the Ukulele Cover of Hawaiian songs and talk story with my student...
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Jen Negrete
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
'Ukulele Project Hawai'i: Making The World A Better Place, One 'Ukulele At A Time.
This week, I am highlighting a wonderful community organization called 'Ukulele Project Hawai'i. The project offers free music...
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Jen Negrete
- Mar 19, 2021
- 3 min
Brittni Paiva: Creatively Pushing The 'Ukulele Outside The Box
This week, I wanted to feature a female ‘ukulele player for Women’s History Month. Coincidently, when contemplating and searching for...
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Jonah Davis
- Mar 12, 2021
- 1 min
Talking Story With Uncle Manny of Pahu Kani 'Ukulele
What a great time I had sitting and talking story with Uncle Manny of Pahu Kani 'Ukulele. We spoke about playing the 'ukulele, what he...
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Jen Negrete
- Mar 4, 2021
- 3 min
Leolani: Sharing The Aloha.
You may already own a Leolani ‘ukulele or seen them on social media, but do you know how this small, family-owned business got its start?...
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Jen Negrete
- Feb 26, 2021
- 4 min
Going Beyond The Vanilla Chords With Bryan Tolentino.
Bryan refers to chords within the first three frets as vanilla chords but, what about the rest of the fretboard?
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Jen Negrete
- Feb 12, 2021
- 3 min
Uke Care: My Top 5 Recommendations
Instrument care is one topic I rarely hear my fellow players talk about, and because I remember my father’s mantra, “if you take care of...
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Jen Negrete
- Feb 5, 2021
- 4 min
KoAloha: 'Ukuleles Built With Passion.
When I initially began shopping for my first ‘ukulele I had little knowledge of KoAloha 'Ukulele. However, it was during my stop at a uke...
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Jen Negrete
- Jan 29, 2021
- 3 min
Uke Sizes: Which Size Is Best For You.
Two things I frequently see on social media is the question, "what size ‘ukulele should I buy?" and new learners who have purchased a...
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Jen Negrete
- Jan 21, 2021
- 2 min
Why The ‘Ukulele?
Photo credit: Reddit George Harrison once said, “everybody should have and play a uke.” I could not agree more. My uke journey began in...
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Jonah Davis
- Jan 16, 2021
- 1 min
A'o 'Ukulele
A'o 'Ukulele, loosely translated, simply means to learn 'Ukulele.
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