BONUS: The Dreaded Squeak
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Uketropolis: Ukulele Q&A with James Hill
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Are you afraid of strings that go squeak in the night?
- My latest educational project, Ragalele, brings the magic of Indian Ragas to the ukulele: https://www.ragalele.com
- Uke Heads new single "Hearts On Fire": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4hGrTIBBjnY
- My online ukulele courses (some free, some paid): https://www.uketropolis.com
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- Learn more about Uke Heads and join the band at www.ukeheads.com
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