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NEXT KANIKAPILA: Songs written on uke
Monday 16th September 6pm UK TIME (Matt is away Monday 9th) This week we’re going to be learning songs that were specifically written and...
Matt Stead
Sep 6, 20241 min read


Matt's Mega Ukulele Challenge! At The Movies
Congratulations to winners Richard Wooller and Wayne Gordon for their winning entries this time around. I loved how much effort Richard...
Matt Stead
Sep 6, 20241 min read


New Lesson: Come On In My Kitchen - Delta Blues
Hi everyone, just to let you know I've made another new lesson for you all. We're going full on Delta Blues. Hope you enjoy it! Come On...
Matt Stead
Sep 4, 20241 min read


New Lesson: Round Midnight - Fingerstyle chord melody
Hi everyone, just to let you know I've made another new lesson for you all. I really went to town on this one. Hope you enjoy it! Jazz...
Matt Stead
Aug 30, 20241 min read


LIVE LESSON: Hanalei Moon - Fingerstyle chord melody
In this lesson I teach you the beautiful Hanalei Moon. The song was written by Bob Nelson and made famous by Dennis Pavao. We’ll learn...
Matt Stead
Aug 29, 20241 min read


New Lessons: Tiny Grimes on Uke - Transitioning up the fretboard
There are two new lessons up on the courses this week. Jazz and Blues: Tiny Grimes on Uke - Transitioning up the fretboard In this lesson...
Matt Stead
Aug 23, 20241 min read


NEXT KANIKAPILA: The Temptations
Monday 2nd September 6pm UK TIME (no Kanikapila 26th August - Bank Holiday) Inspired by our recent Motown special Kanikapila, this time...
Matt Stead
Aug 23, 20241 min read


NEXT KANIKAPILA: Motown Special
Monday 19th August 6pm UK TIME In this Motown special Kanikapila I’ll be teaching you songs from Motor City; solid gold Motown classics!...
Matt Stead
Aug 15, 20241 min read


New special lesson: How to practice
In this lesson I show you the best way of making the most out of your practicing and how to become a better player. I’ll go over some...
Matt Stead
Aug 15, 20241 min read


Matt's Mega Ukulele Challenge! Festival Fever
Congratulations to winners Chris Austick and Lantz Collignon for their winning entries this tike around. I really loved the emotion you...
Matt Stead
Aug 15, 20241 min read


LIVE LESSON: How to structure your learning - practice tips!
In this lesson I show you the best way of making the most out of your practicing and how to become a better player. I’ll go over some...
Matt Stead
Aug 15, 20241 min read


I'm back!!
Thanks for all your patience with me whilst we had our summer break so I could be on official festival duty. A massive thank you to...
Matt Stead
Aug 7, 20241 min read


NEXT KANIKAPILA: We're back!
Monday 12th August 6pm UK TIME We’re on a little summer break now whilst Matt concentrates on running his ukulele festivals in July....
Matt Stead
Jul 18, 20241 min read


The Fab Four on four strings! New course coming soon.
We're heading into our summer break now where I'm overseeing the festivals but don't panic. We have two new lessons to keep you occupied...
Matt Stead
Jul 12, 20241 min read


LIVE LESSON: Showboating skills - Crazy G!
By popular demand I’m bringing back my showboating workshop for the next live lesson. This one is heaps of fun. I’ll teach you loads of...
Matt Stead
Jul 12, 20241 min read


Matt's Mega Ukulele Challenge! What's In A Song?
Congratulations to winners Paul King, Linda Knight and Jane Stevenson on the winning entries this time. I know I’m only meant to pick two...
Matt Stead
Jul 10, 20242 min read


New lessons: How to make your solos shine
There are two new lessons up on the courses this week. These both build on the lessons from last week. Jazz and Blues: How to make yoiur...
Matt Stead
Jul 9, 20241 min read


New lessons: Introduction to soloing for standard ukes and baritone too!
There are two new lessons up on the courses this week. Jazz and Blues: Don't be scared of soloing! In this fun new lesson from the Jazz...
Matt Stead
Jul 2, 20241 min read


NEXT KANIKAPILA: Classic Kanikapila songs part 2
Monday 8th July June 6pm UK TIME In our last Kankapila before the short summer break (back August 12th) we’re going to take a fresh look...
Matt Stead
Jul 2, 20241 min read


LIVE LESSON: Clawhammer Ukulele - Wildwood Flower
For my next live lesson we’ll take another look at Clawhammer Ukulele. I’ll go over basic clawhammer techniques, show you how to take a...
Matt Stead
Jun 27, 20241 min read
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