Latest Uketropolis Podcast Episodes
S1 E35 - Meet my Mom
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - May 06, 2021 23:48 - 50 minutesIn this special final episode of Season 1, I interview my Mom. We share a few laughs as we talk about my childhood, her own musical journey, raising musical children and much more. I hope you enjoy the interview and I'll see you in a few weeks for the start of Season 2!
#35 - Meet my Mom
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - May 06, 2021 23:48 - 50 minutesIn this special final episode of Season 1, I interview my Mom. We share a few laughs as we talk about my childhood, her own musical journey, raising musical children and much more. I hope you enjoy the interview and I'll see you in a few weeks for the start of Season 2!
Meet my Mom
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - May 06, 2021 23:48 - 50 minutesIn this special final episode of Season 1, I interview my Mom. We share a few laughs as we talk about my childhood, her own musical journey, raising musical children and much more. I hope you enjoy the interview and I'll see you in a few weeks for the start of Season 2!
#34 - Classical ukulele: thrills, spills and trills!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 29, 2021 18:51 - 46 minutesJames answers student questions about classical ukulele: 1) Vivaldi's monster chord, 2) the thrill of the trill, 3) to mute or not to mute?
Classical ukulele: thrills, spills and trills!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 29, 2021 18:51 - 46 minutesJames answers student questions about classical ukulele: 1) Vivaldi's monster chord, 2) the thrill of the trill, 3) to mute or not to mute?
S1 E34 - Classical ukulele: thrills, spills and trills!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 29, 2021 18:51 - 46 minutesJames answers student questions about classical ukulele: 1) Vivaldi's monster chord, 2) the thrill of the trill, 3) to mute or not to mute?
#33 - World Traveller
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 22, 2021 18:25 - 33 minutesA special whirlwind tour of the planet to celebrate Earth Day! From Chile, it's "El Tortillero," from Italy, "Santa Lucia" and from Hawaii, "Hone A Ka Wai." James explores three of the most well-loved pieces from The Ukulele Way.
S1 E33 - World Traveller
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 22, 2021 18:25 - 33 minutesA special whirlwind tour of the planet to celebrate Earth Day! From Chile, it's "El Tortillero," from Italy, "Santa Lucia" and from Hawaii, "Hone A Ka Wai." James explores three of the most well-loved pieces from The Ukulele Way.
World Traveller
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 22, 2021 18:25 - 33 minutesA special whirlwind tour of the planet to celebrate Earth Day! From Chile, it's "El Tortillero," from Italy, "Santa Lucia" and from Hawaii, "Hone A Ka Wai." James explores three of the most well-loved pieces from The Ukulele Way.
#32 - Lightning Round
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 16, 2021 00:46 - 44 minutesLightning round: one question from every course on Uketropolis.com! 1) How do I print the sheet music? 2) What do the words "tonic" and "dominant" mean? 3) How do you play two notes at the same time if they're on the same string? 4) Any tips for changing from F7 to Bb7? 5) Any suggestions for amp...
Lightning Round
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 16, 2021 00:46 - 44 minutesLightning round: one question from every course on Uketropolis.com! 1) How do I print the sheet music? 2) What do the words "tonic" and "dominant" mean? 3) How do you play two notes at the same time if they're on the same string? 4) Any tips for changing from F7 to Bb7? 5) Any suggestion...
S1 E32 - Lightning Round
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 16, 2021 00:46 - 44 minutesLightning round: one question from every course on Uketropolis.com! 1) How do I print the sheet music? 2) What do the words "tonic" and "dominant" mean? 3) How do you play two notes at the same time if they're on the same string? 4) Any tips for changing from F7 to Bb7? 5) Any suggestions for amp...
Try This!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 08, 2021 15:41 - 32 minutesIn this episode: TRY THIS! Five super-simple strategies for teaching ukulele. Even if you're not a teacher. 1) Start with C7. 2) Gulp. 3) Memory. 4) Word swap. 5) The power of percussion.
S1 E31 - Try This!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 08, 2021 15:41 - 32 minutesIn this episode: TRY THIS! Five super-simple strategies for teaching ukulele. Even if you're not a teacher. 1) Start with C7. 2) Gulp. 3) Memory. 4) Word swap. 5) The power of percussion.
#31 - Try This!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 08, 2021 15:41 - 32 minutesIn this episode: TRY THIS! Five super-simple strategies for teaching ukulele. Even if you're not a teacher. 1) Start with C7. 2) Gulp. 3) Memory. 4) Word swap. 5) The power of percussion.
Extreme Ukulele
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 01, 2021 13:53 - 29 minutesExtreme ukulele. 1) How to record your sound (mic vs. pickup). 2) How to protect your ukulele. 3) Why you should master the "monostrum." Buckle up!
S1 E30 - Extreme Ukulele
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 01, 2021 13:53 - 29 minutesExtreme ukulele. 1) How to record your sound (mic vs. pickup). 2) How to protect your ukulele. 3) Why you should master the "monostrum." Buckle up!
#30 - Extreme Ukulele
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - April 01, 2021 13:53 - 29 minutesExtreme ukulele. 1) How to record your sound (mic vs. pickup). 2) How to protect your ukulele. 3) Why you should master the "monostrum." Buckle up!
S1 E29 - The Game of Strumble!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 25, 2021 12:40 - 27 minutesWhy is it so hard to sing and strum at the same time? What's the best way to practise this musical juggling act? The answer: Strumble!, a board game that makes practice fun. Download Strumble! for free at https://www.uketropolis.com/strumble
The Game of Strumble!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 25, 2021 12:40 - 27 minutesWhy is it so hard to sing and strum at the same time? What's the best way to practise this musical juggling act? The answer: Strumble!, a board game that makes practice fun. Download Strumble! for free at https://www.uketropolis.com/strumble
#29 - The Game of Strumble!
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 25, 2021 12:40 - 27 minutesWhy is it so hard to sing and strum at the same time? What's the best way to practise this musical juggling act? The answer: Strumble!, a board game that makes practice fun. Download Strumble! for free at https://www.uketropolis.com/strumble
Mindful Musical Moments with Catherine Goykhman
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 18, 2021 03:18 - 40 minutesCatherine Goykhman shares her thoughts on blending mindfulness with music education. Resources: Catherine's website (https://www.catplaysukulele.com), Daniel Ward's "Arpeggio Meditations" (https://danielward.net/book-store), Choan Gálvez’s "50 Miniature Studies for Ukulele" (https://www....
#28 - Mindful Musical Moments with Catherine Goykhman
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 18, 2021 03:18 - 40 minutesCatherine Goykhman shares her thoughts on blending mindfulness with music education. Resources: Catherine's website (https://www.catplaysukulele.com), Daniel Ward's "Arpeggio Meditations" (https://danielward.net/book-store), Choan Gálvez’s "50 Miniature Studies for Ukulele" (https://www.choan.es/...
S1 E28 - Mindful Musical Moments with Catherine Goykhman
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 18, 2021 03:18 - 40 minutesCatherine Goykhman shares her thoughts on blending mindfulness with music education. Resources: Catherine's website (https://www.catplaysukulele.com), Daniel Ward's "Arpeggio Meditations" (https://danielward.net/book-store), Choan Gálvez’s "50 Miniature Studies for Ukulele" (https://www.choan.es/...
A B♭ chord an Irish jig walk into a bar...
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 11, 2021 12:22 - 41 minutesQuestions from Level 2 of the JHUI Teacher Certification Program: 1) How to simplify a part for a student who is struggling. 2) How to teach the B-flat chord using an Irish jig. 3) How to avoid unwanted sounds between notes.
#27 - A B♭ chord an Irish jig walk into a bar...
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 11, 2021 12:22 - 41 minutesQuestions from Level 2 of the JHUI Teacher Certification Program: 1) How to simplify a part for a student who is struggling. 2) How to teach the B-flat chord using an Irish jig. 3) How to avoid unwanted sounds between notes.
S1 E27 - A B♭ chord an Irish jig walk into a bar...
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 11, 2021 12:22 - 41 minutesQuestions from Level 2 of the JHUI Teacher Certification Program: 1) How to simplify a part for a student who is struggling. 2) How to teach the B-flat chord using an Irish jig. 3) How to avoid unwanted sounds between notes.
S1 E26 - Ukulele Funbook (Zsolt Schäfer Interview)
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 03, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutesIn Ukulele Funbook, author Zsolt Schäfer takes us into a world of imagination, creativity and, yes, silliness! Whether it's musical soup, ukulele sudoku, connect-the-dots or alternate tunings, every page of Ukulele Funbook is a chance to learn while you play and to play while you learn....
Ukulele Funbook (Zsolt Schäfer Interview)
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 03, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutesIn Ukulele Funbook, author Zsolt Schäfer takes us into a world of imagination, creativity and, yes, silliness! Whether it's musical soup, ukulele sudoku, connect-the-dots or alternate tunings, every page of Ukulele Funbook is a chance to learn while you play and to play while you learn....
#26 - Ukulele Funbook (Zsolt Schäfer Interview)
Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill - March 03, 2021 16:00 - 36 minutesIn Ukulele Funbook, author Zsolt Schäfer takes us into a world of imagination, creativity and, yes, silliness! Whether it's musical soup, ukulele sudoku, connect-the-dots or alternate tunings, every page of Ukulele Funbook is a chance to learn while you play and to play while you learn....
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