Wings Are Handy Things

Ralph Shaw's thoughtful and amusing approach equips you with what you really need to know to be a successful musical performer. This third collection taking flight from his Ukulele Entertainer newsletter is chock full of ideas and advice, including:creating an onstage personastaying focused in performancehow to play with feelingreasons to teach ukulelewriting a parody or pastichepros and cons of equipment like capos, guitar pedals and loopersthe joy of whistlinghow to choose a good ukulelewhether to go amplified or unamplifiedDiscover these tips plus incredible and inspirational tales from the mind of someone who finds music and performance in every aspect of daily living. With humour and invention, Ralph reveals the deep joy, opportunities for learning and occasional agonies that come with a musical life. Let his insights enrich your own playing and performing.