Knows Quotes by Jake Shimabukuro

I'm not the kind of person that can do the same thing over and over and over, so that's why touring, playing in a…

— Jake Shimabukuro

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

— Jake Shimabukuro

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

— Jake Shimabukuro

I always feel a little funny being in front of a lot of people trying to show them my approach to the ukulele, but…

— Jake Shimabukuro

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

— Jake Shimabukuro

Most of my ukulele heroes were traditional players from Hawaii, like Eddie Kamae and Ohta-san. There may not be uke stars in popular culture,…

— Jake Shimabukuro

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

— Jake Shimabukuro

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

— Jake Shimabukuro

Growing up, the ukulele was always a respected instrument. It's a big part of our culture. It wasn't until I started traveling outside of…

— Jake Shimabukuro

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

— Jake Shimabukuro

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

— Jake Shimabukuro

I love the fact that people don't see the ukulele as a serious instrument. A lot of people see it as more of a…

— Jake Shimabukuro