Ukulele Stories

Ukulele Stories


Latest Episodes

Ukulele Stories: Peter Luongo
August 30, 2025

In this episode, we delve into the inspiring teaching philosophy of Canadian maestro Peter Luongo, whose innovative methods have impacted thousands of students and shaped the Langley Ukulele Ensemble

Ukulele Stories: Sam Muir
July 30, 2025

In this episode, Sam reveals how a guitar student's curiosity sparked her own exploration of the ukulele and its enormous musical potential.

Ukulele Stories: Shawn Yacavone
June 30, 2025

To most people, the ukulele is simply an easy-to-play social instrument. But to Shawn Yacavone, its much more important than that. To him, its a powerful cultural icon and a vital link to the Kingdo

Ukulele Stories: Ralph Shaw
May 30, 2025

Modestly dubbed the "King of the Ukulele", Ralph Shaw is one of the originals - a pre-internet star who honed his craft in front of dubious, bemused audiences in the early 1990s.

Ukulele Stories: Bernadette Plazola
April 29, 2025

In 2019, Bernadette Plazola was unemployed, her marriage had collapsed, and she was on the verge of homelessness. Fast-forward six years and shes now one of the worlds most popular online uke tutors

Ukulele Stories: Bryan Tolentino
March 31, 2025

My job is to put smiles on peoples hearts, says Bryan Tolentino, one of Hawaiis busiest and most sought-after musicians.

Ukulele Stories: Matt Stead
February 28, 2025

Matt Stead is a man of many talents. Not only is he a great uke teacher and player, he's also the new director of the Ukulele Festival of Great Britain

Ukulele Stories: Will Grove-White
January 31, 2025

After 31 years touring the world with the incredible Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain, Will Grove-White is quite literally building a second career as a luthier.

Ukulele Stories: James Hill
August 23, 2024

Happy Uke Day 2024! Here's a special interview with the amazing James Hill... Enjoy! Cameron

Ukulele Stories: Lucy LaForge
April 05, 2023

Cool, kind and talented - that's how I'd describe Lucy LaForge.