Ukulele Magazine

09/18/2025

This year, the company released two 20th Anniversary models: a spruce-top with quilted sapele back and sides, and a koa-top with mahogany back and sides....

This year, the company released two 20th Anniversary models: a spruce-top with quilted sapele back and sides, and a koa-top with mahogany back and sides.

09/13/2025

Ukulele may not be the final frontier, but it certainly is an exciting vessel for exploring the vast expanses of the musical universe. Here we profile five rising stars, from wunderkind ensigns performing far beyond their age to dedicated young officers with a strong commitment to their chosen instrument. Each is pushing the boundaries of ukulele in performance, songwriting, and teaching.

Each of these five rising stars is pushing the boundaries of ukulele in performance, songwriting, and teaching.

09/12/2025

From our friends at Reno Ukulele Festival:

We interviewed Lil Rev and it was fascinating! Rev spills the beans on his artistic journey, teaching style, and favorite workshops. Discover what makes his ukulele heart sing, and find inspiration for your own musical path. For more interviews visit www.renouke.com/videos

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09/12/2025

From our friends at Kala Brand Music:

Something new is on the horizon! Kala’s new Revelator™ Nautilus Horizon series extends the legendary Revelator series storyline into vibrant new territory. Handcrafted in Java with meticulous attention to detail, these models bring the exceptional Revelator design and craftsmanship to a wider audience, delivering the same brilliant, full-bodied tone that has made the series famous worldwide. Available Now at kalabrand.com/collections/the-revelator-nautilus-horizon

09/10/2025

Two chances to win this Martin Guitar Uke Bundle! Get ready to strum in style with this all-in-one ukulele package! Includes the beautifully crafted Martin 0XK Concert Ukulele and 2 Years of Backstage All Access Membership, Premium Polygut® Strings (developed with Aquila), custom ukulele picks, a handmade Souldier strap, and a clip-on tuner. Giveaway ends October 31st! Enter now:
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2 CHANCES TO WIN THIS MARTIN UKE BUNDLE! Get ready to strum in style with this all-in-one ukulele package! Alongside the beautifully crafted Martin 0XK Concert Ukulele and 2 Years of Backstage All …

09/05/2025

Congratulations to the winners of our Ukulele magazine and Kala Brand Music's 20th Anniversary Prize Pack giveaway: KC D. from Minnesota, Harold F. from California, and Stan Z. from Ohio. Be sure to check ukulelemagazine.com/win-2 regularly for more giveaways!

09/03/2025

In this lesson, we will introduce some musical ingredients that work well together, including fingerpicking patterns, creating a simple melody, and combining harmony with chords. The goal is to make tasty bites of music that you can learn to create quickly using the skills you already have on hand.

Learn to make tasty bites of music quickly using the skills you already have on hand.

08/27/2025

If you’ve never played your uke with a slide before, don’t worry—it’s easier than you might think!

If you’ve never played uke with a slide before, don’t worry—it’s easier than you might think!

08/20/2025

Martin’s Centennial Concert Ukulele lineup is a celebration of the 100-year anniversary of the company’s introduction in 1925 of its concert-sized uke models, and will be produced in 2025 only. I must confess, I have a pretty deep and abiding love for vintage Martin concert ukuleles, and I was interested to see how this Centennial model would compare with the original design I am so familiar with.

Our reviewer was interested to see how this Centennial model would compare with the original design from 1925.

08/15/2025

From our friends at Holly's Ukulele Method:

FREE “AMERICA” UKULELE SHEET MUSIC FROM HOLLY’S UKULELE METHOD™! Visit www.HollyUkulele.com for Holly’s fingerstyle arrangement of “America”, a.k.a. “My Country ‘Tis of Thee”.