I think everyone should feel like they can make music, they can create music.
From Jake Shimabukuro
When you go into the studio or get up on the stage with people who have more experience or knowledge, you learn.
Most of my ukulele heroes were traditional players from Hawaii, like Eddie Kamae and Ohta-san. There may not be uke stars in popular culture, but there are certainly pop stars that play uke - George Harrison, Eddie Vedder, Taylor Swift, Train, and Paul McCartney.
Classical music presents some of the world's most challenging pieces.
Jazz is an art that takes decades to appreciate and understand.
Blues, rock and hip hop are more about a lifestyle and culture than notes on a page.
Hawaii is a small, close community.
I know a few chords on the guitar, but I wouldn't be able do a show or even be part of a jam session with one.
Bruce Lee loved all different styles of martial arts. He believed that you shouldn't limit yourself to one style, because martial arts is just another form of human expression.
Sometimes I can't think of a better way to end my day than coming home and just strumming my ukulele for a few minutes. I mean, I joke around and tell people that it's an entire yoga session in one strum, you know?
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