That was a COMPLETE BLAST!!!! I am a retired public school teacher of 28 years, and I'm here to tell you that you are one he77 of an instructor!!! Thank you!!!
I am actually a U-Bass player. I have 4 Kalas. I live on eastern Long Island, NY. In non-COVID times I play with a beginner uke group, so I often surf around looking at learn to play uke sites. I have been playing for about 18 months and can’t believe I missed finding you and your offerings before this. You are both a talented player and a talented teacher. I will be passing this link onto other players in our group. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Bette Lou....I just acquired a Kala U-Bass, just a beginner but wanted to learn the bass playing technique and others. I am pondering if you do teach online?
Mildred Coombs Have you checked out Stephen Cox? He has a lot of content on UA-cam and I believe he gives lessons via skype. He is very knowledgeable and, I think, approachable.
Picked up a uke 9 years ago but only self taught. This was the first tutorial video I ever used and I’ll be watching more of your vids in the future! Never played the blues before! Looking forward to unlocking a lot of new skills.
Took a little practice but I'm playing the blues! So much fun! Im 54 and never played an instrument, picked up ukulele Aug '21. All your lessons and patreon page has made learning fun!! Thank you!
You, Sir, are an excellent teacher. I have coached sports for decades and your approach (description, breaking things into constituent parts, demonstration, conveying enthusiasm etc) to elements you bring to a lesson is elite. Your lessons are utterly consumable. More power to you.
I teach a group of ladies the Uke every thursday afternoon. But I have decided to follow you from beginners' classes right through to picking,strumming,blues,etc.....love your. Tutorials. Thank you Dickie Ross Ayrshire Scotland
GREAT! You make this crystal clear in a Muddy kind of way. I’m in Louisville, Ky. Been playing blues harp for 50+ years. Now adding Ike to my act at age 72z
A beginner, found your videos and best fun I’ve had on my ukulele. 12 bar blues is a great way to learn how to practice chord changes. First time barred a chord and was successful. Looking forward to continuing this practice and finding your next. Grateful in Southport NC, USA.
Hi Kevin. I'm loving your tutorials here at beautiful Jan Juc, just over the hill from from Bells Beach, Surf Coast Capital of Australia. I'd been trying to play uke unsuccesfully for a couple of years. We just played chords & sang [in a couple of groups] but with no idea of strumming patterns. During the C19 lockdown, I found your site. After about a month of practicing with you, I decided to subscribe, committing to improving & learning how to play better. I practice most days, repeating your tutorials a few times until I have some mastery & returning to different series that I have completed. I have bad osteoarthritis in my hands but my fingers are becoming more flexible with improved fine motor control. This is a huge bonus, I can tell you. I'd love you to present a few slower numbers, until my strumming proficiency improves enough to be capable of more speed. Ive introduced a number of people from Geelong & the Surf Coast Shire to your series, including my husband who needs more dedication to improve. We enjoy watching the birds outside your window. Stay safe & continue making this pandemic less horrible. Leonie
Hi from Peter in the UK just learning to play the ukulele for therapy i have a problem with Arthritis, always loved the Blues. I like lighting Hopkins rock mama great to learn this with you thanks again for your lessons.
Hi Kevin! I want to thank you a lot for your videos. It's helping me to learn to play ukulele. I'm from Brazil, and you are the best teacher that I have seen in UA-cam! Thank you very much! 😊
Hi Kev, Northern Queensland, Australia here, Our Queensland borders have just been locked down again, because of the outbreak of covid in Melbourne. Our Premier had only just reopened the borders to our Southern states when the cases began again in droves, in Melbourne and now spread over to Sydney. Loved your blues tutorial. 💕💕💖💙💛
Great video and well explained. This is a new area for me to give a good tune to play that sounds interesting without it being a song. As you also covered the I, IV and V, I can adapt it to other keys/chords. Sweet
I started learning the ukulele just over a year ago. Your videos were such a huge help in getting started with the fundamentals. I really appreciated your playlists on strumming and picking patterns. It wasn’t long before I picked up the baritone uke and this series has been great to learn about finger style technique. Thank you.
Hi Man, great coach, I'm new to the ukulele, 74 years young, love the 12 bar blues, do a bit of singing too, I'm in Greece 🇬🇷 from Wales. Thank you for being there.
Rock on! Thanks for watching and if you'd like more resources like practice tracks, song sheets, and lesson worksheets drop by my site and have a look. All the best - Kevin | www.allforuke.com
Hi Kevin, I'm following your lessons from here in New Zealand and am enjoying them. I have been involved in music for many years but have never learnt to read music and have learnt by "ear" or following other musicians. It's been an eye opener for me learning all the different terminologies and names of chords etc and I'm totally engrossed with trying to play catch up with my music which I should have taken up at a younger age. Thank you for your skills and dedication to the music industry and supporting those who are keen to learn and further their skills in music whether it be for professional reasons or self satisfaction and pleasure.
Hi. I've just got myself a banjolele, I live in East Yorkshire, England. So this is my first ever lesson. Thanks to you I can now play a 12 bar blues. Cheers.x
Wonderful! If you'd like to explore additional learning resources like worksheets, tabs, practice tracks and courses, drop by the AllForUke website and have a look around. All the best - Kevin | allforuke.com/lessons
Yahoo get ya blues on. Love this a whole lot. Sadly i don’t know of any blues but always happy to be directed. Wet grey and cold day here in Sydney. Could do with a lot more of this stuff. Haveagoodone Kevin.
Yay I am in Melbourne. Absolutely loved this. Smashing the 12 bars on my little silver resonator and you’re right - what could be better than playing the blues 😊
Hi, I am playing here in Belgium the ukelele for the first time….I have a guitar background….so the fingersettings are going well…the way you teach here the blues is going to help me on both instruments….thanks….grts Ben
Hi Kevin, a beginner on uke since september last year. Like you as well as yr lessons! Thank you for all yr effort and thank you for making people smile. Love from Holland, near Amsterdam ;)
Glad it was helpful! If you're looking for more learning resources including song sheets/tabs, lesson exercises, practice tracks and dedicated play alongs, drop by the AllForUke website and have a look around. All the best - Kevin | Allforuke.com
Many thanks! Maybe time to upgrade the ukulele to a solid wood. I think you'll notice a huge difference and it'll inspire you to play even more. allforuke.com/shop has quite a few listed. May I suggest Mahogany or Acacia solid. Kevin | Learn More 👉 allforuke.com
Thank you! If you'd like more learning resources, drop by the AllForUke website and have a look at our extensive library of courses, song sheets, tabs and practice jam tracks. Thanks for learning with me and if you'd like comment priority you can support the Yt Channel as a member now too :) - Kevin | allforuke.com
In San Diego and love your tutorial. I just started playing but this is the first time I think I almost played a song. Fun to practice too. My first goal was to play the theme to Bob's Burgers (still working on it and fun too). If I can play the 12 Bar Blues with the walk downs and turnarounds I would be thrilled. Thanks for your tutorial. Once again, you proved what I always have said..."I've never met a person from Chicago that I didn't like."
Hi Allan from Newcastle upon Tyne England. Playing a Tenor Kala. Trying to come to terms with the walk down and turn around. Love Crossroads particularly by Clapton and Cream.
Hi Kevin! Your tutorials are the best, I absolutely love them. Clear, step by step, just great. With this one I had SO much fun :). Thank You! Greetings from Poland!
Playing in HOT Tennessee, In the air conditioning of course. I really like the blues, this will take some practice. I won't give up until I'm six feet under!!! Thanks
Hi, I'm John from Belgium-Antwerp. I enjoyed this so much, I have 2 Uke's. 1 is a Korala(Hawai) and the 2nd is a Flight I guess it's Australian with a Amp Connection. Tha.ks for the lesson. I Just love the Blues. 🤘👍
Really nice blues, I can't really do it with the mute chords, but I'm trying to learn it. Greeting from Bulgaria, I'm a little over 2 months into learning Uke, and am having a blast ^^.
From Golden, CO: I'm finally getting to doing your blues videos, which I've looked forward to. This was fun. I had no idea blues had such a prescribed method and chord combination. I look forward to the others. Blues on uke rules!!
Hey from Kentucky. This is fun and challenging! I’ve gone back to your video about muting in this type of strum pattern. My mind picked up the chord pattern easily, and it runs through my head all the time. And now although I have the island strum down for a year now, it’s a whole other thing to mute with my fret hand...while strumming. I’ve only known chucking with my strum hand. So slowly but surely these things will come together. That’s the fun, the challenge. It’s a great distraction in these times and I appreciate your sharing this with us! I love me some Stevie Ray Vaughn and I feel a little connection learning this!
No problem - def the lockdown blues. We've all had em' - If you're interested in more resources including practice tracks, worksheets and charts, drop by my site and have a look. All the best - Kevin | allforuke.com
Thank you so much for that tutorial. I'm actually not that good at learning songs but after one hour practice time I can really play that. Thank you 😀💪
That was a COMPLETE BLAST!!!! I am a retired public school teacher of 28 years, and I'm here to tell you that you are one he77 of an instructor!!! Thank you!!!
I am actually a U-Bass player. I have 4 Kalas. I live on eastern Long Island, NY. In non-COVID times I play with a beginner uke group, so I often surf around looking at learn to play uke sites. I have been playing for about 18 months and can’t believe I missed finding you and your offerings before this. You are both a talented player and a talented teacher. I will be passing this link onto other players in our group. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Bette Lou....I just acquired a Kala U-Bass, just a beginner but wanted to learn the bass playing technique and others. I am pondering if you do teach online?
*wondering 😀
Mildred Coombs No. I am only 18 months ahead of you! I would be happy to share anything I have learned.
Mildred Coombs Have you checked out Stephen Cox? He has a lot of content on UA-cam and I believe he gives lessons via skype. He is very knowledgeable and, I think, approachable.
All times r non COVID times
Picked up a uke 9 years ago but only self taught. This was the first tutorial video I ever used and I’ll be watching more of your vids in the future! Never played the blues before! Looking forward to unlocking a lot of new skills.
Took a little practice but I'm playing the blues! So much fun! Im 54 and never played an instrument, picked up ukulele Aug '21. All your lessons and patreon page has made learning fun!! Thank you!
You, Sir, are an excellent teacher. I have coached sports for decades and your approach (description, breaking things into constituent parts, demonstration, conveying enthusiasm etc) to elements you bring to a lesson is elite. Your lessons are utterly consumable.
More power to you.
Uke-ing up a storm for my dog in Brisbane, Australia. Thanks for the fun and easy instruction, Kevin
Greetings from Noosa ( QLD). I too am enjoying my uke
I teach a group of ladies the Uke every thursday afternoon. But I have decided to follow you from beginners' classes right through to picking,strumming,blues,etc.....love your. Tutorials. Thank you Dickie Ross Ayrshire Scotland
This is the best simple "nuts and bolts" tutorial on the blues I have seen. Thank you!
I'm outside in the sun in Shropshire England. 71yrs old and just learning the blues. loving it. Thanks 😊
GREAT! You make this crystal clear in a Muddy kind of way. I’m in Louisville, Ky. Been playing blues harp for 50+ years. Now adding Ike to my act at age 72z
Playing in Melbourne! Back in lockdown, loving your classes
From Spain. Just a few weeks practicing with my uke. Definitely my favourite uke teacher. You are talented, sir. Awesome vids.
God bless you.
A beginner, found your videos and best fun I’ve had on my ukulele. 12 bar blues is a great way to learn how to practice chord changes. First time barred a chord and was successful. Looking forward to continuing this practice and finding your next. Grateful in Southport NC, USA.
Great instruction! Thanks from Ontario
Hi Kevin.
I'm loving your tutorials here at beautiful Jan Juc, just over the hill from from Bells Beach, Surf Coast Capital of Australia.
I'd been trying to play uke unsuccesfully for a couple of years. We just played chords & sang [in a couple of groups] but with no idea of strumming patterns. During the C19 lockdown, I found your site. After about a month of practicing with you, I decided to subscribe, committing to improving & learning how to play better. I practice most days, repeating your tutorials a few times until I have some mastery & returning to different series that I have completed. I have bad osteoarthritis in my hands but my fingers are becoming more flexible with improved fine motor control. This is a huge bonus, I can tell you.
I'd love you to present a few slower numbers, until my strumming proficiency improves enough to be capable of more speed.
Ive introduced a number of people from Geelong & the Surf Coast Shire to your series, including my husband who needs more dedication to improve. We enjoy watching the birds outside your window.
Stay safe & continue making this pandemic less horrible.
Leonie
Hi from Peter in the UK just learning to play the ukulele for therapy i have a problem with Arthritis, always loved the Blues.
I like lighting Hopkins rock mama great to learn this with you thanks again for your lessons.
Bought my first uke in Hanalei. I live in Memphis, TN. So blues it is.
My favorite blues tune…so many
Tore down
5 long years
Midnight Stroll
From the Atlanta area! Just bought my uke a few weeks ago and loving it!
So much fun .... very new playing any instrument
Hi Kevin! I want to thank you a lot for your videos. It's helping me to learn to play ukulele. I'm from Brazil, and you are the best teacher that I have seen in UA-cam! Thank you very much! 😊
Hi Kev,
Northern Queensland, Australia here, Our Queensland borders have just been locked down again, because of the outbreak of covid in Melbourne. Our Premier had only just reopened the borders to our Southern states when the cases began again in droves, in Melbourne and now spread over to Sydney. Loved your blues tutorial. 💕💕💖💙💛
Great simple to follow lesson. Watched it twice and now off to practice the progression. thanks
Really great fun, Kevin. A big thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it - Kevin | Learn More 👉 allforuke.com
Thanks from Braidwood, near Canberra ACT Australia. I'm 80 yo just started on a Uke and you made it easy and fun for me.
OMG! Love this. Thanks so much. I GOT TO PLAY THE BLUES! (Benicia, California)
Today is my first experience trying to learn an instrument. Great video, time to practice some blues!
Great video and well explained. This is a new area for me to give a good tune to play that sounds interesting without it being a song. As you also covered the I, IV and V, I can adapt it to other keys/chords. Sweet
Just starting out with a few months under my belt, Anchorage Alaska. Thanks, you are an awesome teacher.
Wow ! My New favorite!
Roses R Red & water is wet
All of ur insights , would burst thru any Net !
I am gonna dig into mastering this gem.
Thanks
Wow! First time at having a go at the blues. Thank you so much. Brilliant teacher. Jamming with you from the UK.
👋
I'm (73) a bluesman too! Thanks for this nice tutorial!
Brilliant explanation. Thanks for sharing your expertise. KK
Before I don't understand the 12 bar blues, but now I realized that it is essential in playing an instrument. Thanks so much.
I started learning the ukulele just over a year ago. Your videos were such a huge help in getting started with the fundamentals. I really appreciated your playlists on strumming and picking patterns. It wasn’t long before I picked up the baritone uke and this series has been great to learn about finger style technique. Thank you.
Brilliant so easy to understand thank you from the UK.
Formidable et enfin un bon maitre de musique qui explique convenable qu on puissent bien suivre merci merci
Thanks for this tutorial. I'm Polish but today I'm jamming with you in Ghana :D
Hi Man, great coach, I'm new to the ukulele, 74 years young, love the 12 bar blues, do a bit of singing too, I'm in Greece 🇬🇷 from Wales.
Thank you for being there.
Really good instruction. Thanks from London uk.
Really helpful session and a great teacher! From West Sussex England. Soggy and miserable outside but this brightens up any day! 😊
Playing in Far North Queensland Australia. Best explanation of how to play the blues in one short video.... thanks 💞
From Ireland!! EXCELLENT KEVIN .
From Madrid, Spain, many thanks for this great video. I love blues music and learning to play ukelele.
Hi from the Isle of Wight. England. That was great!
Thank you Kevin!!! Playing in Hannover, Germany. Greetings!!
Rock on! Thanks for watching and if you'd like more resources like practice tracks, song sheets, and lesson worksheets drop by my site and have a look. All the best - Kevin | www.allforuke.com
Love these lessenserie from you
So i can learn thus. Thank you so much 👌👍👍
Thanks so for this from lockdown in London...loving your help ..appreciate it! Keep safe .
Wow great lesson. I've only been playing for a short time but this was easy. I'm watching from NH. Thanks. Subscribed!
Hey Kevin,,,,,I’m playing in beautiful Pismo Beach, Ca on My Koaloha. Love love love the blues. Like your style…..fun and easy!
Awesome - what part of California is that? I was just in Petaluma and fell in love with the California vibes :) - Kevin | allforuke.com
Hi Kevin thanks for your teachings, Im a beginner from Tacoma Washington.
Hi Kevin, I'm following your lessons from here in New Zealand and am enjoying them. I have been involved in music for many years but have never learnt to read music and have learnt by "ear" or following other musicians. It's been an eye opener for me learning all the different terminologies and names of chords etc and I'm totally engrossed with trying to play catch up with my music which I should have taken up at a younger age. Thank you for your skills and dedication to the music industry and supporting those who are keen to learn and further their skills in music whether it be for professional reasons or self satisfaction and pleasure.
Hi. I've just got myself a banjolele, I live in East Yorkshire, England. So this is my first ever lesson. Thanks to you I can now play a 12 bar blues. Cheers.x
Wonderful! If you'd like to explore additional learning resources like worksheets, tabs, practice tracks and courses, drop by the AllForUke website and have a look around. All the best - Kevin | allforuke.com/lessons
brilliant only been playing for a couple of months but going to give it a go to nail this, playing in Kent , UK
Playing in Kalamazoo Michigan.thanks for your wonderful teachings
Yeahhhhh Amsterdam here! 🤩 ah the walk down is challenging! Love this tutorial Kevin, thank you!!!
Yahoo get ya blues on. Love this a whole lot. Sadly i don’t know of any blues but always happy to be directed. Wet grey and cold day here in Sydney. Could do with a lot more of this stuff. Haveagoodone Kevin.
This is very helpful. Thanks!
I'm in Ottawa, Ontario. Very clear instructions and fun. Thanks.
Yay I am in Melbourne. Absolutely loved this. Smashing the 12 bars on my little silver resonator and you’re right - what could be better than playing the blues 😊
Hi, I am playing here in Belgium the ukelele for the first time….I have a guitar background….so the fingersettings are going well…the way you teach here the blues is going to help me on both instruments….thanks….grts Ben
Hi Kevin, a beginner on uke since september last year. Like you as well as yr lessons! Thank you for all yr effort and thank you for making people smile. Love from Holland, near Amsterdam ;)
Thanks for this class. I'm from Holland living in the south of Mexico! Been playing uke for a while now, but this is a new challenge for me! Thanks!
Glad it was helpful! If you're looking for more learning resources including song sheets/tabs, lesson exercises, practice tracks and dedicated play alongs, drop by the AllForUke website and have a look around. All the best - Kevin | Allforuke.com
Thanks for the tuition. I’m in blackpool England
Thanks Kevin, loved the refinements to bring it alive -from New Zealand and Hesitation Blues floats my boat. Thanks for a great tutorial, Chris
Excellent - Thank you (from Paris)
Hi, I'm from Quebec, Canada and I really appreciate your videos.... It also get me to practice my english ! :) Thanks !
Watching from Tocumwal, New South Wales, Australia! Great lesson, thanks!
Thanks for this awesome lesson! Like many others here, I too just bought a ukulele and I'm in the process of learning, what a fun blues lesson.
Just a call out here from Byron Bay Australia - just love your easy going way of teaching Kevin. You are sooo coooool. Thank you
I think that you're wonderful! You teach in a perfect straightforward way that I appreciate. I'm in Western MASS. Thanks a million
Brilliant lesson, thank you. I wish my Kala Pacific walnut tenor (laminate) sounded half as good as yours. Manchester here in Northern England.
Many thanks! Maybe time to upgrade the ukulele to a solid wood. I think you'll notice a huge difference and it'll inspire you to play even more. allforuke.com/shop has quite a few listed. May I suggest Mahogany or Acacia solid. Kevin | Learn More 👉 allforuke.com
Excellent. Very good teacher❤
Thank you! If you'd like more learning resources, drop by the AllForUke website and have a look at our extensive library of courses, song sheets, tabs and practice jam tracks. Thanks for learning with me and if you'd like comment priority you can support the Yt Channel as a member now too :) - Kevin | allforuke.com
In San Diego and love your tutorial. I just started playing but this is the first time I think I almost played a song. Fun to practice too. My first goal was to play the theme to Bob's Burgers (still working on it and fun too). If I can play the 12 Bar Blues with the walk downs and turnarounds I would be thrilled. Thanks for your tutorial. Once again, you proved what I always have said..."I've never met a person from Chicago that I didn't like."
Hi Allan from Newcastle upon Tyne England. Playing a Tenor Kala. Trying to come to terms with the walk down and turn around. Love Crossroads particularly by Clapton and Cream.
I play in Prague. Thank you very much for the lessons, you are a super teacher!
Hi Kevin! Your tutorials are the best, I absolutely love them. Clear, step by step, just great. With this one I had SO much fun :). Thank You! Greetings from Poland!
Thank you - i like your clear and easy to follow manner
Great! I will incorporate it into my every day ukulele practice. Cheers from Austria
Playing in HOT Tennessee, In the air conditioning of course. I really like the blues, this will take some practice. I won't give up until I'm six feet under!!! Thanks
Not far from Chicago myself. Love your channel has helped me learn quite a bit. Trying to get back into playing after a hiatus due to medical reasons.
Sweet home!
Hi, I'm John from Belgium-Antwerp. I enjoyed this so much, I have 2 Uke's. 1 is a Korala(Hawai) and the 2nd is a Flight I guess it's Australian with a Amp Connection. Tha.ks for the lesson. I Just love the Blues. 🤘👍
Love your tutorials
I've just recently bought a uke. Absolutely love it. Best wishes from Scotland
Awesome! I laughed out loud when we finished. That was fun.
Nice walk thru. I'm a first week player of anything and was very easy to follow along and hear progress.
Really nice blues, I can't really do it with the mute chords, but I'm trying to learn it. Greeting from Bulgaria, I'm a little over 2 months into learning Uke, and am having a blast ^^.
From Golden, CO: I'm finally getting to doing your blues videos, which I've looked forward to. This was fun. I had no idea blues had such a prescribed method and chord combination. I look forward to the others. Blues on uke rules!!
I learning Uke here in Finland - Thank you
Thank you so much, love your teaching, you're a very good teacher
Great tutorial Kev
Hi Kevin _I am on my way to Uke night in Hamilton Victoria Australia - thanks for your work
Thank you!!! Love the blues but had no clue how to play them. You made it easy with great explanations.
I’m in Northern California 🎶
Hey from Kentucky. This is fun and challenging! I’ve gone back to your video about muting in this type of strum pattern. My mind picked up the chord pattern easily, and it runs through my head all the time. And now although I have the island strum down for a year now, it’s a whole other thing to mute with my fret hand...while strumming. I’ve only known chucking with my strum hand. So slowly but surely these things will come together. That’s the fun, the challenge. It’s a great distraction in these times and I appreciate your sharing this with us! I love me some Stevie Ray Vaughn and I feel a little connection learning this!
Great, thank you! I love the blues!
Great lesson!
Really nice learning to play Blues here in Amsterdam. Thanks a lot !
Playing from England - Lockdown Blues ha ha....a whole new language for me.....thank you for making it all so clear.
No problem - def the lockdown blues. We've all had em' - If you're interested in more resources including practice tracks, worksheets and charts, drop by my site and have a look. All the best - Kevin | allforuke.com
Kevin, using the cool blues to stay cool in hot Tucson. More blues please! Love your teaching style.
Thank you so much for that tutorial. I'm actually not that good at learning songs but after one hour practice time I can really play that.
Thank you 😀💪
watching from UK . Great vids
Playing along from Calgary, Canada. I think your videos are outstanding and appreciate the lessons and song choices, eh!