Lyzy Lusterman

Ukulele Lesson: Learn to Play the Pentatonic Scale

Whether you’re a strummer, a hummer, a picker, or a singer, you need to know the pentatonic scale. The good news is it’s easy to play and it’s found in most genres of music from nearly every corner of the world.... Read More...

Livestream Ukulele: Online Events Calendar

Virtual uke jams, meet ups, lessons, and performances are a a great way to stay connected while you’re practicing safe social distancing.RECURRING EVEN... Read More...

How to Choose (and Install) a New Set of Strings for Your Ukulele

After a ukulele is built, the biggest impact on its tone (besides the player) is the choice of strings. There are a variety of different string types from which to choose and the strings you like best on one ukulele might not be your choice on another uke, so don’t be afraid of restringing to find the right string for you and your uke.... Read More...

Shutdown Skills Series: Give an Old Song New Tricks with Chord Substitutions

By adding substitution chords, you can create more movement within a piece, give yourself variety, and add harmonic interest. One of the best things about using substitutions is that they can make any old song sound new again!... Read More...

Shutdown Skills Series: How to Play George Formby’s Legendary Split Stroke

This is a demanding strum to do well but, once you get it, it’s an exciting ukulele technique to know and add to many styles of music.... Read More...

Shutdown Skills Series: Blues Up Your Ukulele

With almost every ukulele club in the world singing songs identified with Lead Belly, like “Goodnight Irene,” “Midnight Special,” and “Rock Island Line,”we’re left with one simple question: What if the 12-string guitar-slinging Lead Belly had been a ukulele player?... Read More...