Jake Shimabukuro Quotes

The ukulele is the instrument of peace.

Because if everyone played the ukulele, this world would be a much happier place.

There's no ego when you're a ukulele player.

Most people are awestruck when they see Lady Gaga and Bette Midler, but then the queen comes in.

You know, Leonard Cohen is amazing, just a mastermind, and really one of the great geniuses of our time.

I still believe that music is healing to some extent.

Now I know what a dulcimer is supposed to sound like.

The ukulele has always appealed to the older generation.

Blues, rock and hip hop are more about a lifestyle and culture than notes on a page.

I know a few chords on the guitar, but I wouldn't be able do a show or even be part of a jam session with one.

You know, I think music is very interactive. It's a - it's a language.

When you go into the studio or get up on the stage with people who have more experience or knowledge, you learn.

If I could do something with Paul McCartney it would be just amazing. Or Eric Clapton.

Hawaii is a small, close community.

Classical music presents some of the world's most challenging pieces.

I thought I'd grow up to be a teacher, or maybe run for political office.

There's something about the ukulele that just makes you smile. It makes you let your guard down. It brings out the child in all of us.