Ukulele Review

Another update from Jerry Hoffmann as he continues work on my custom Boat Paddle ukulele …

Earlier this month, I had the tough choice of picking 4 winners for my Play It Forward Video contest. Now that they’ve all received their prizes, I asked them to send me a picture and some info about themselves. I thought it would be fun to share with everyone else, so here goes…

I’ve had the opportunity to play with quite a few wacky USB devices in the past few years via my other website The Gadgeteer. Everything from a USB refrigerator and a USB drum kit, to a USB letter opener. The latest interesting USB gadget to show up on my door step is the USB Hygro-Thermometer fromBrando. This flash drive […]

Here’s the latest news about my custom Boat Paddle ukulele being built by Jerry Hoffmann…

Title: The Complete Ukulele Course! Taught by Ralph Shaw
Label: Ralph Shaw Productions
Year: 2003
Price: $29.95
Target audience: First time ukulele players

Ralph (King of the Ukulele!) Shaw has two popular DVDs on the market. The newer Essential Strums for the Ukulele and his first instructional DVD that I’m reviewing here.

I’m sitting in my Lazy Boy right now working on my laptop and watching one of my fave shows, American Idol. I wasn’t paying complete attention to the show, but my ears immediately perked up when I heard the words Brudda Iz. Top 8 contestant and dreadlock dude Jason Castro talked about how he […]

I used to own a metal music stand, but always found it to be more trouble than it was worth. Storing it when it wasn’t being used was a pain, and on more than one occasion, I tripped over it while it was setup. Yes, I can be a bit clumsy, but still
When […]

I received an email from Jerry yesterday with the following update and question…

I had a really hard time narrowing the 54 entries for the Play it Forward contest down to just 3 winners. I sure wish that I had a lot of money, because I would gladly buy a FLEA ukulele for everyone that entered. As it is, I have decided to donate the FLEA that I […]

Thanks to everyone that sent in their entries for the Play it Forward Ukulele contest! Now for the hard part, picking three winners! I’m curious, who do you all think should win? Give me your advice and one of you that comment to this post will win a uke sticker and a brand new eNote […]