Ukulele Tales John Atkins

This week I chat with musician, friend, and former neighbour: the beautiful Tom Goss!
We had a lot of catching up to do, and cover a lot of ground, including:
His New Album - “Remember What It Feels Like”
Emerging from the pandemic and how that effected his creativity
Traveling the world as a musician 
Using humour to move beyond fear
Fake people in L.A.
Why straight people have kids
Staying positive
How his song BEARS helped people to discover who they were
The light and the dark of Tom's music
Which artists have inspired Tom
The idea of exponential goodness
The hustle of an independent artist 
Seminary
Building lasting relationships with his fans
Working with the homeless
And much, much more!
If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to UkeTeacher@GrabYourUke.com
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Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link!
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Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material!

LINKS:
Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products.
Tom Goss:
Website: https://www.tomgossmusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tomgossmusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomgossmusic

Ukulele Tales:
Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher
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This week I chat with the awesome British musician, Marc Gallagher about:

Memorising songs easily - he has over 700 learnt off by heart!His numerous collabsPerfect Pitch - how he found out he had it, how he puts it to good use, and why it's a blessing and a curseHow many different instruments he playsAttending GNUF as a teenage sound engineer and stealing the show at an open mic setBeing proud to be an openly bi musician, and how that effects his musicMinorities in the ukulele world, and trying to eradicate hate speech in musicReceiving negativity for being open about his sexuality Starting the ukulele at 11 to learn the Crazy Frog theme!Why he’d rather play Led Zeppelin than George FormbyWriting and recording his own music - and his nightmare debut performance at a school talent show
And much, much more!
If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to UkeTeacher@GrabYourUke.com
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Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link!
---
Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material!

LINKS:
Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products.
Marc Gallagher:
Website: https://www.marcgallaghermusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marcgallaghermusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcgallaghermusic

Ukulele Tales:
Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher
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This week I'm speaking to half of one of the top up-and-coming acts on the UK ukulele scene: Uke Dad!
If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to UkeTeacher@GrabYourUke.com
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Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link!
---
Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material!

LINKS:
Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products.
Uke Dad:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UkeDad
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uke.dad/

Ukulele Tales:
Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher
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This week we're talking to the UKE HEADS, the ukulele enthusiasts just like you and me who actually played on the new James Hill album of the same name!
We discuss:

What the Uke Heads project isHow did people hear about it?Difficulties of recording at homeThe Uke Heads community and what it’s meant to everyoneWhat it means to play on a James Hill albumNFTsCelebrating the release of the albumWill the Uke Heads community work together again?What's next!
We also get to know a bit about the personal life of the Uke Heads - like how long they've been playing and what drew them to the ukulele!
And lots, lots more.
If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to UkeTeacher@GrabYourUke.com
---
Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link!
---
Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material!

LINKS:
Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products.
James Hill:
Official Website: https://www.jameshillmusic.com/
Uke Heads: https://www.ukeheads.com/
Uketropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com/
Ukulele Tales:
Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher
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This week I'm speaking to Marlowe!
We discuss:

Getting over her childhood fear of singing in publicWanting to get your music just right before releasing itCollabing and working with others including Brittni PaivaGrowing up in a musical familyHow long it took her to fall in love with the ukulele (and why it wasn’t straight away!)Who her ukulele influences and idols wereSome amazing stories about Jake Shimabukuro and what a great guy he is!What made her decide to write and record her own musicWinning a major award for her debut albumTraveling to AustraliaWhy she had to move to L.A. to make it big in musicHer use of effects pedals
And lots, lots more.
If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to UkeTeacher@GrabYourUke.com
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Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link!
---
Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material!

LINKS:
Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products.
Marlowe:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marloweoffic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marlowe.offic/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@marloweoffic
Ukulele Tales:
Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher
Get bonus content on Patreon
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Merry Christmas! This week I'm chatting with James Hill and Anne Janelle about their terrific new festive album, The Midnight Clear.
We also discuss:

What it's like to write and record an album with your significant otherThe importance of Christmas music in today's increasingly fragmented societyThe lengthy incubation period for so many creative projectsHas 2023 been a good year for themPlans for 2024Christmas traditionsTouring with a full orchestraBalancing the ukulele against an orchestra - how?!
And lots, lots more.
If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to UkeTeacher@GrabYourUke.com
---
Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link!
---
Check out my Patreon page to help support the podcast and get access to lots of backstage info and bonus material!

LINKS:
Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products.
James Hill:
Official Website: https://www.jameshillmusic.com/
Uke Heads: https://www.ukeheads.com/
Uketropolis: https://www.uketropolis.com/
Anne Janelle:
Official Website: https://www.annejanelle.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annejanellecello
Ukulele Tales:
Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.com
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTales
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher
Get bonus content on Patreon
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.