My son learned this at his music class today. I love it! He’s sounding so good! Also, I can tell he’s really feeling the pulse of the music. He’s just strumming whole notes but he’s really grooving!

“Feeling the music” — the beat, rhythm, tempo — is one of the hardest things to learn or teach. But it’s also one of the most important skills if you want to really play music well. Hard doesn’t mean impossible! Here are a few ways to train yourself to feel it: 1️⃣ Clap – Snap your fingers, tap a table, or clap your hands. Simple, classic, and effective. 2️⃣ Tap your foot – Keep time by tapping your heel or toes. Musicians everywhere use this to lock into the beat. 3️⃣ Nod your head – Up, down, side to side… it all works. Watch Carlos Santana sometime — he’s always doing this. 4️⃣ Bounce – Move your body or shoulders with the rhythm. Even in a chair, that physical motion helps. 5️⃣ Bite – Weird one, but some people lightly tap their teeth together to lock in. Often combined with swaying or bobbing. The key: find the natural way YOU feel music physically, then lean into it. 👉 How do you naturally feel rhythm when you play or listen?

Welcome, current and/or future nerds! 🎶 I'm stoked to have you here! Let’s get the ball rolling with some intros: 1. Drop a quick intro below as a comment answering these 3 questions: where are you from, how long have you been playing ʻukulele, and what was your reason for starting this journey? 2. Make a new post showing us your practice space!!! Bonus points for including your ʻukulele 😉