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Nick Cope (Nick Cope's Popcast, CBeebies, Candyskins)

Nick Cope (Nick Cope's Popcast, CBeebies, Candyskins)

FromUkulele Tales


Nick Cope (Nick Cope's Popcast, CBeebies, Candyskins)

FromUkulele Tales

ratings:
Length:
39 minutes
Released:
Nov 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today I'm really excited to be chatting to BBC star Nick Cope, of Nick Cope's Popcast fame! (And so is Percy!)We discuss:Making the transition from indie pop star to kid’s tv presenterThe secret of writing a good song for the whole family to enjoyPerfoming for young childrenGetting his show on the BBCGrowing up with a famous dadHow he got started playing musicNot being able to remember the notes on a fretboardAdding the ukulele to his songsWhat guitars and ukuleles he usesA trick for keeping his ukulele in tune while recordingHaving a song banned by the BBC!If you have any thoughts, comments or guest suggestions for the show please send me a message to UkeTeacher@GrabYourUke.comSupport Ukulele Tales on Patreon for extra content and behind the scenes info!---Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music! For a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website, just click on my special link!This episode is also sponsored by the Vidami Blue foot pedal - control YouTube with your feet and make your practice time more efficient.Visit https://vidami.com/?ref=uketeacher and use the coupon code UKETEACHER10 for a 10% discount on the awesome Vidami Blue foot pedal.---LINKS:Kala Brand Music: https://kalabrand.com/uketeacher for a 10% discount on any Kala products.Vidami Blue Foot Pedal: https://vidami.com/?ref=uketeacher (discount code: UKETEACHER10)Nick Cope: Official Website: https://nickcope.co.uk/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cope.nick/Ukulele Tales:Website: http://www.UkuleleTales.comInstagram: https://www.Instagram.com/UkuleleTalesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUkuleleTeacher Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Nov 15, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (47)

Ukulele Tales is the ukulele podcast! Every Wednesday I chat face-to-face with one of the top ukulele stars or personalities in the world.Whether you want to hear how James Hill put together his famous arrangement of Billie Jean, or how Jake Shimabukuro played the ukulele for the Queen, it's all in this podcast. Bernadette Teaches Music (aka Plazi) spoke about the challenges of being a creator and a parent, Bakithi Kumalo talked about how music was his escape from his impoverished South African upbringing and gave him a new life in the USA recording and touring with Paul Simon. Victoria Vox told the story of playing the mouth trumpet on Jay Leno.There's also stories recorded on-the-go such as my behind-the-scenes account of a local ukulele festival in England.Plus listener contributions about your favourite ukuleles and what they mean to you.Ukulele Tales is sponsored by Kala Brand Music - click here for a 10% discount on anything on the Kala website!Sign up to my Patreon page for bonus content, early access and behind the scenes gossip! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.