Interviews

‘Ukulele Players:

Benny Chong about playing with Don Ho, crazy jazz chords, and his B2 group.

Brittni Paiva about favorite performances, heroes, and practicing.

David Kamakahi about sponsorships, finishing school, and “Shine”.

Gerald Ross about transitioning to ‘ukulele, practicing, and arranging.

Herb Ohta Jr. about stealing the show, practicing scales, and his music heroes.

Jake Shimabukuro about style, basics, speed, and the tab book.

James Hill about who he’d like to play with, his ‘ukulele stable, and not rushing.

• Video interview with James Hill

Kimo Hussey about his ‘ukulele workshop, playing from the heart, and heroes.

Peter Luongo about his work as the director of the Langley ‘Ukulele Ensemble

Victoria Vox about starting off, “trumpetless trumpet”, and Voxers.

‘Ukulele Luthiers:

Alan Okami of Koaloha ‘Ukuleles about wood types, ‘ukulele sales, and sponsorships.

Chuck Moore from Moore Bettah Ukuleles about his background, trying new ideas, and living close to the volcano.

‘Ukulele Web Wizards:

Aldrine Guerrero of ‘Ukulele Underground.com about his background, music heroes, and the future of UU.

Dominator about how he got into ‘ukulele, creates tabs, and building ‘ukuleles.

Kainoa of Easy ‘Ukulele.com about the website, his custom uke, and making the video lessons.

‘Ukulele Store Owners:

Smiley Kai at Ukulele Source about the store, buying an ‘ukulele, and mail orders.