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Stuart will tailor your lesson to whatever you want to learn, and then take you further.

- Debbie T.


He makes each lesson fun, and you get the benefit of someone with a vast musical background.  I've learned songs by Bruddah Iz AND by AC/DC!

- Lisa W.


Andrew SO enjoyed his lesson.  He played for 3+ hours yesterday and another hour today.  Thank you for inspiring him!

- Sheila T.


If you're going to play the ukulele (and everyone should!), you must take lessons with Stuart Yoshida. He is an accomplished ukulele player who brings the 'Aloha spirit' to every lesson.

- Lisa W.

 

 


If you're going to play the ukulele (and everyone should!), you must take lessons with Stuart Yoshida. He is an accomplished ukulele player who brings the 'Aloha spirit' to every lesson.

- Lisa W.

 

 


I tried two other instructors and knew after the first lesson that they were not what I was looking for. Stuart was my third try, and I knew right away he could teach me what I wanted to learn about the ukulele.

- Debbie T.


Stuart is a very capable instructor and he is up for anything, so you're sure to find joy in this happy instrument!

- Lisa W.

 

 


Stuart is a very capable instructor and he is up for anything, so you're sure to find joy in this happy instrument!

- Lisa W.

 

 


If you're going to play the ukulele (and everyone should!), you must take lessons with Stuart Yoshida. He is an accomplished ukulele player who brings the 'Aloha spirit' to every lesson.

- Lisa Wilson

 

 


If you're going to play the ukulele (and everyone should!), you must take lessons with Stuart Yoshida. He is an accomplished ukulele player who brings the 'Aloha spirit' to every lesson.

- Lisa Wilson

 

 


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Jun 20
2010

Upcoming Performances in July

Posted by Stuart Yoshida in ukulele , performance , news , hawaiian music , events

Aloha to the Ukulele faithful!
 
Now that the summer is in full swing, I wanted to share my upcoming performance schedule with you.  I hope to see you there!
 
7/24 – Book ‘em Danno in Concert at Loveland Cherry Pie Days, Loveland Museum, FREE to the public! 5 – 6:30 pm
7/28 – Book ‘em Danno in Concert at Wheat Ridge City Concert, Anderson Park, 4355 Field St. Wheat Ridge CO, FREE to the public! 6:30 – 8 pm
 
Don’t forget that Jake Shimabukuro is coming to town:
 
6/26 6/29 – Jake Shimabukuro in Concert, Chautauqua Amphitheatre in Boulder, 7:30 pm

Jun 20
2010

The Claw vs. The Muppet

Posted by Stuart Yoshida in ukulele , Practice Tip , lessons

Ukulele Practice Tip #4: The Claw vs. The Muppet

If you’ve ever played a chord and wanted it to sound cleaner and clearer, this Ukulele Tip is for you.  It’s all about “The Claw” versus “The Muppet.”

The Claw is what will get you that crisp, clean sound from the uke.  It means your fingers are perpendicular to the fretboard, pushing firmly next to the frets.  The strings are straight, not bent.  Your thumb is comfortably positioned behind the neck of the ukulele, giving you the best possible leverage to keep your fingers planted.

When you strum a chord with the claw, you’ll hear each note ring out clearly.  That’s the hallmark of the Claw!

Here’s what the Claw looks like:

If you find your thumb sneaking around the edge trying to wrap itself around the neck of the ukulele like a well-worn tire, that’s when you know you’re being visited by the Muppet.  You’ll see your fingers start to curl over and bend closer to the fretboard, and when you strum the strings they sound dull and indistinct.

Avoid the Muppet!  Here’s what the Muppet looks like:







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