Lesson: Jake Shimabukuro Shares Some Ukulele Basics
We've watched ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro deliver some amazing performances live in the Acoustic Nation studio.
We've had a wonderful chat with him about his latest album, his gear, touring, recording and so much more.
Now things get hands on.
Here Shimabukuro sits down with Acoustic Nation editor Laura B. Whitmore and shares some ukulele basics that are sure to get you strumming.
So grab whatever ukulele you have handy and play along!
View the lesson here:
Find out more about what's up with Jake Shimabukuro at http://jakeshimabukuro.com/
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Acoustic Nation is written by Laura B. Whitmore, a music industry marketing veteran, music journalist and editor, who has contributed to Parade.com, Guitar World, and others. She has interviewed hundreds of musicians and hosts the She Rocks Podcast. As the founder of the Women’s International Music Network, she advocates for women in the music industry and produces the annual She Rocks Awards. She is the Senior Vice President of Marketing for Positive Grid, making the world safe for guitar exploration everywhere! A guitarist and singer/songwriter, Laura is currently co-writing an album of pop songs that empower and energize girls.
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