The Live Ukulele Podcast

These things make me want to pull my hair out! Let's explore them together and learn what *not* to do to become better, more insightful ukulele players. 
Whether letting your ego get out of control, playing over the top of everything, over-shyness, staying glued to your sheet music, or asking too many questions, these things are some of the top ways to become the world's most annoying ukulele player!
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CREDITS
- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
- Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

In this episode I chat with Jessica Maeve, a singer, songwriter, and ukulele player hard at work forging a path in music. Our conversation takes us from singing tips to gigging with the ukulele as a main instrument where it's not expected.
Jessica's website: https://www.jessicamaeve.com/
Jessica's Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/06LzkhEMItktSTIvLkzYxI
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Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

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Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/
 Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.
Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording

CREDITS
- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
- Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

This episode is inspired by my old car that just keeps going. With some DIY adjustments, you can get the very best out of even a crappy ukulele. I discuss changing strings, adjusting the saddle height, and adjusting the nut height, along with a couple other little tips.
Tie bridge/slot headstock restringing video: https://youtu.be/mUbvUMxhSEA?si=Veid7MXceNJFgHpj
Thru-bridge/normal peg headstock restringing video: https://youtu.be/x7G74Gyj57Y?si=WFVgAhbNRujcuPc1

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Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

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Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/
 Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.
Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording

CREDITS
- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
- Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

In this episode I chat with Marc Gallagher in the UK about writing songs on the ukulele, teaching kids, and how being honest and open is necessary and important, even if it sometimes gets you in trouble. He's a real deal working musician who's transparent perspective is refreshing. I very much enjoyed this interview and hope you do too.
Marc's website: https://www.marcgallaghermusic.com/
Marc's Bandcamp: https://marcgallaghermusic.bandcamp.com/

Support the show
Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:
Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/
 Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.
Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording

CREDITS
- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
- Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/

Welcome to 2026! In this episode I share some insight on how playing simple things one way or another drastically changes the sound of the music. We'll listen to some practical examples so you can start hearing the possibilities in your own playing.
TOOL in Honolulu: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmrRkcuhPJk
"Black Hole Sun" baritone playthru: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dqEiHg2Fm0
Moises.ai: https://moises.ai/

Support the show
Join my newsletter! It's free and I won't spam you. Get updates on new lessons and access to exclusive resources: https://liveukulele.com/signup/

Support the podcast:
Become a supporting member: https://liveukulele.com/register/supporting-member/?coupon=SUPPORT5
Buy video lessons or a book: https://liveukulele.com/store/
 Use my Sweetwater affiliate link next time you need to buy some gear! https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9WbER0.
Gear I use to create this podcast: https://liveukulele.com/about/my-gear/#recording

CREDITS
- Hosted, produced, edited, and mixed by Brad Bordessa
- Theme music by Brad Bordessa: "Fallout," "Eat You," and "Sister's Got a Gun" available on https://bradbordessa.bandcamp.com/