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Can You Teach Yourself Ukulele? (And How Long Does it Take?)

Today I'm going to explain whether you can teach yourself ukulele or if getting a teacher is necessary. I self-taught myself ukulele, BUT before I ever touched a uke, I was already an...

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link to Will Your Guitar Strings Snap? (Causes, How it Feels, and Tips)

Will Your Guitar Strings Snap? (Causes, How it Feels, and Tips)

Today I am going to talk about how and why guitar strings snap or break. As a professional guitarist, I have snapped many strings over the years. I have also learned how to extend the life of guitar...

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link to How Long it Takes to Break In Ukulele Strings (With Tips)

How Long it Takes to Break In Ukulele Strings (With Tips)

Today I’m going to break down (pun intended) how long it takes to break in new ukulele strings and how you can speed the process up! I still remember the frustration I felt when I got my first...

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link to How Often to Practice Ukulele (How Long it Takes to Get Good)

How Often to Practice Ukulele (How Long it Takes to Get Good)

Today I’m going to break down how much practice is necessary to get “good” at the ukulele. My uke is still warm from the practice session I just finished as we speak - which tells you that...

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link to 8 Reasons to Learn Ukulele Before Guitar (Beginners Guide)

8 Reasons to Learn Ukulele Before Guitar (Beginners Guide)

Ukuleles and guitars come in many different shapes and sizes – and I play them all! But which one should you start with? For most players, ukulele is a better instrument to start with compared...

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Is Ukulele a Serious Instrument? (Or is it Really Just a Toy?)

In this article, I’ll explore whether the ukulele is a “serious” instrument.  I used to take the ukulele too lightly myself, but a few key things changed the way I think about the...

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