Latest Uketropolis Podcast Episodes
The Jazz Strum [BONUS]
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 23, 2023 14:00 - 13 minutesWhat is the jazz strum and how can it be so simple given the complexity of jazz? Find out in this episode. To discover the world of ukulele jazz, go to: www.uketropolis.com/jazz or www.uketroplis.com/baritonejazz (get a free lesson!) To join the next live taping of the Uketropolis Po...
Song and Dance
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 16, 2023 13:30 - 16 minutesWhy is the ukulele better at dancing (i.e. rhythm) than it is at singing (i.e. lyrical melody playing)? What can we do to get the most lyrical sound from the ukulele? Find out in this episode of the podcast. To join the next live taping of the Uketropolis Podcast, go to uketropolis.com...
Americana Ukulele Has Landed
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 09, 2023 14:59 - 25 minutesJoin me on a new musical adventure as we explore the wide-open spaces of Americana Ukulele! Watch my performance of "Are You My Sunshine": https://youtu.be/OsAMEyCStxQ Get 2 free lessons on slide ukulele: https://www.uketropolis.com/slide Sign up for the full Americana Ukulele course...
Recognize This Little Ditty?
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 06, 2023 19:40 - 3 minutesMy new online course, Americana Ukulele, is coming out on Thursday, March 9th! The course includes lessons on bottleneck slide ukulele, clawhammer, three-finger bluegrass picking, Travis picking, mandolin-style chords and flatpicking. It's gonna be big fun. Join me on March 9th for a sp...
Your Musical Personality
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - February 22, 2023 14:00 - 26 minutesJoin the next Uketropolis LIVE and be part of the podcast! Bring a uke, bring a friend, bring a question on the first Thursday of next month. It's free to attend. Details at www.uketropolis.com/podcast.
To Pick or Not to Pick [BONUS]
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - February 15, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutesJoin the next Uketropolis LIVE and be part of the podcast! Bring a uke, bring a friend, bring a question on the first Thursday of next month. It's free to attend. Details at www.uketropolis.com/podcast.
The "Bob Dylan" Chord Progression
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - February 08, 2023 13:18 - 23 minutesJoin the next Uketropolis LIVE and be part of the podcast! Bring a uke, bring a friend, bring a question on the first Thursday of next month. It's free to attend. Details at www.uketropolis.com/podcast.
Season 3: Coming Soon!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - February 03, 2023 05:58 - 56 secondsThe Uketropolis podcast is now taped LIVE on the first Thursday of every month.
Introducing... Uke Heads
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 28, 2022 13:12 - 22 minutesJoin James live every Thursday in May for Uke Heads Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_FUXbUQfwo Follow Uke Heads on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukeheadsmusic Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ukeheadsmusic
S2 E27 - Introducing... Uke Heads
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 28, 2022 13:12 - 22 minutesJoin James live every Thursday in May for Uke Heads Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_FUXbUQfwo Follow Uke Heads on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukeheadsmusic Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ukeheadsmusic
Melanie Doane and Ukulele U
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 21, 2022 15:32 - 58 minutesLinks for in this episode: Melanie Doane Uschool Ukulele U on CBC Kids
S2 E26 - Melanie Doane and Ukulele U
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 21, 2022 15:32 - 58 minutesLinks for in this episode: Melanie Doane Uschool Ukulele U on CBC Kids
#26 - Melanie Doane and Ukulele U
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 21, 2022 15:32 - 58 minutesLinks for in this episode: Melanie Doane Uschool Ukulele U on CBC Kids
S2 E25 - Fret Zero, Ukulele Hero
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 14, 2022 12:55 - 29 minutesMentioned in this episode: 1879 Apparel Booster Uke JHUI Teacher Certification Program
#25 - Fret Zero, Ukulele Hero
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 14, 2022 12:55 - 29 minutesMentioned in this episode: 1879 Apparel Booster Uke JHUI Teacher Certification Program
Fret Zero, Ukulele Hero
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 14, 2022 12:55 - 29 minutesMentioned in this episode: 1879 Apparel Booster Uke JHUI Teacher Certification Program
The Magic Note Wheel
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 07, 2022 23:56 - 31 minutesDownload the free handout for this episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/h5sqyp11pvdq47f/Uketropolis-Podcast-Note-Wheel.pdf?dl=0 (Note: you do not need to register for Dropbox to download the file. If prompted to register, simply close the pop-up and proceed to the download.)
S2 E24 - The Magic Note Wheel
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 07, 2022 23:56 - 31 minutesDownload the free handout for this episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/h5sqyp11pvdq47f/Uketropolis-Podcast-Note-Wheel.pdf?dl=0 (Note: you do not need to register for Dropbox to download the file. If prompted to register, simply close the pop-up and proceed to the download.)
#24 - The Magic Note Wheel
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 07, 2022 23:56 - 31 minutesDownload the free handout for this episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/h5sqyp11pvdq47f/Uketropolis-Podcast-Note-Wheel.pdf?dl=0 (Note: you do not need to register for Dropbox to download the file. If prompted to register, simply close the pop-up and proceed to the download.)
#23 - House of Mirrors
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 24, 2022 15:57 - 41 minutesWhat is a delay pedal? How is it like a house of mirrors? And how can it help you in your teaching and practice? Listen in as James creates soundscapes on-the-fly with the help of a BOSS DD-5 digital delay.
S2 E23 - House of Mirrors
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 24, 2022 15:57 - 41 minutesWhat is a delay pedal? How is it like a house of mirrors? And how can it help you in your teaching and practice? Listen in as James creates soundscapes on-the-fly with the help of a BOSS DD-5 digital delay.
House of Mirrors
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 24, 2022 15:57 - 41 minutesWhat is a delay pedal? How is it like a house of mirrors? And how can it help you in your teaching and practice? Listen in as James creates soundscapes on-the-fly with the help of a BOSS DD-5 digital delay.
House of Mirrors
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 24, 2022 15:57 - 41 minutesWhat is a delay pedal? How is it like a house of mirrors? And how can it help you in your teaching and practice? Listen in as James creates soundscapes on-the-fly with the help of a BOSS DD-5 digital delay.
#22 - Spring break fun!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 17, 2022 13:56 - 2 minutesLinks: Ukulele Funbook by Zsolt Schäfer: www.ukulelefunbook.com Treasure map activity: www.canonclub.ca (near bottom of page)
Spring break fun!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 17, 2022 13:56 - 2 minutesLinks: Ukulele Funbook by Zsolt Schäfer: www.ukulelefunbook.com Treasure map activity: www.canonclub.ca (near bottom of page)
S2 E22 - Spring break fun!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 17, 2022 13:56 - 2 minutesLinks: Ukulele Funbook by Zsolt Schäfer: www.ukulelefunbook.com Treasure map activity: www.canonclub.ca (near bottom of page)
#21 - Insta-Harmony
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 10, 2022 17:16 - 36 minutesFree handout of Plaisir d'amour, the song James demonstrates in this episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ct39zcovmk95ua/Uketropolis-Podcast-Plaisir-dAmour-Handout-C6.pdf?dl=0
S2 E21 - Insta-Harmony
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 10, 2022 17:16 - 36 minutesFree handout of Plaisir d'amour, the song James demonstrates in this episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ct39zcovmk95ua/Uketropolis-Podcast-Plaisir-dAmour-Handout-C6.pdf?dl=0
Insta-Harmony
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 10, 2022 17:16 - 36 minutesFree handout of Plaisir d'amour, the song James demonstrates in this episode: https://www.dropbox.com/s/5ct39zcovmk95ua/Uketropolis-Podcast-Plaisir-dAmour-Handout-C6.pdf?dl=0
S2 E20 - How Much Truth Is Too Much?
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 04, 2022 01:30 - 28 minutesWhen you're teaching (or self-teaching), how much truth is too much? When does information become counter-productive in the learning process? Explore these questions and more as we grapple with an interesting student question about the Harmonized C Scale.
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