Category Archives: Playing the ukulele

Drive All Day is out! Read a sample chapter here.

Posted on June 14, 2022 by jamiebobamie

I’m way beyond excited to announce the release of my third book. It’s a collection of true-life stories from a musician, moi, who’s toured and taught for over 30 years. I tell you about my visit to New York City … Continue reading →

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Performing in a Pandemic

Posted on August 28, 2020 by jamiebobamie

I lost months of gigs during the pandemic. Stuck at home I did what many artists did – I created. No nasty virus was going to keep me from making music. I got busy setting up concerts on Facebook and … Continue reading →

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Hallelujah

Posted on September 6, 2019 by jamiebobamie

When I first got the day hospice gig, I envisioned beds filled with weak looking people, surrounded by solemn loved ones, my soothing music helping them rest. Turns out they’d rather hear “Ob-la-di, Ob-la-da” or “Wagon Wheel.” I play in … Continue reading →

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Getting started with the ukulele

Posted on July 30, 2019 by jamiebobamie

You’ve purchased this cool little instrument, now what? In this post I’ll show you how to hold it plus a simple strum and a few chords.

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Ukuleles in Hawaii: There were beaches?

Posted on March 9, 2019 by jamiebobamie

There I was in Waikiki while my wife was running the Honolulu Marathon. I’m the one sipping coffee at the finish line, waiting for her. The whole day before she had to prepare. The day after she was recuperating. That … Continue reading →

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Buying your first ukulele

Posted on August 30, 2018 by jamiebobamie

You’ve always had that burning desire to learn “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” just like Israel Kamakawiwoʻole or maybe you just want to strum “You Are My Sunshine” around a campfire  – what’s your first step? Unless you plan to win … Continue reading →

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Five tips for learning a new instrument this year

Posted on January 2, 2018 by jamiebobamie

Does your list of resolutions always include music lessons? And is it like that gym membership you bought and used … once? Here are five ways to help you stick with learning an instrument. 

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That bedspread covered in musical notes is perfect for your musician girlfriend! Well … no.

Posted on November 28, 2017 by jamiebobamie

  It’s the season when the buying frenzy can make idiots of some of us. Here is a list of gifts NOT to give to the musician in your life. I’ve thoughtfully included gifts you DO want to get. You’re … Continue reading →

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Find a music teacher who isn’t just casing your house

Posted on October 16, 2017 by jamiebobamie

Are you ready to pull that ukulele out of the closet and learn some chords? Is Junior bugging you for a guitar? I’ve taught music privately and in classrooms since 2000. If you want guitar, mandolin or ukulele lessons via … Continue reading →

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When should my child start music lessons?

Posted on September 1, 2016 by jamiebobamie

  We’ve all seen this video of young Korean kids playing the guitar: Pretty astounding and it probably leaves some parents wondering if Junior should be starting music lessons in the womb. I’ve taught guitar for over 15 years and … Continue reading →

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