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Am I too old to learn ukulele? Jon Whitehouse at Jurassic Park Hawaii where his ukulele journey began at 50

Am I Too Old to Learn Ukulele? I Asked That at 50 — Then Bought One Anyway

Beginner Journey / jonwh25

I’m 50 years old and I actually did the thing you’re thinking about doing. Here’s the honest version — no prodigy story, no cheerful stock photos. Just what actually happens when you stop asking and start.

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How to Choose Your First Ukulele — A Beginner’s Honest Guide

Buying Guides / jonwh25

Let me save you some time and some money: there is no single “best” first ukulele. I know that’s not what you came here to read. You wanted me to point at one and say “buy this one.” But figuring out how to choose your first ukulele is less about finding the perfect instrument and

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How Much to Spend on Ukulele — A Beginner’s Honest Guide

Buying Guides / jonwh25

Let me start with a confession: I am not the person who should be giving anyone financial advice. I currently own three ukuleles. My wife has the receipts. So take everything here with that in mind. But here’s the thing — I started this whole journey at 50, knowing nothing, and figuring out how much

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