Feel the Beat

11 videos (2+ hours) • Progressive instruction • Downloadable tablature with Kalei Gamiao

Have you ever wanted to learn a song directly from the artist who wrote it—and understand the musical choices that make it work?

In this course, Kalei Gamiao walks you through his original tune, “Feel the Beat,” building it up progressively from foundational techniques to a complete performance. Along the way, he shares why he made the decisions he did when writing it, helping you connect what you’re playing with its musical purpose.

By the end, you’ll have the tools to play the tune and, more importantly, make it your own.

Who is this for?

Ukulele players of different skill levels who want to develop their technique and bring more personality to their playing. The progressive approach gives you a place to begin wherever you are in your journey, with new layers to explore as your confidence grows.

What you’ll learn

Using “Feel the Beat” as your guide, you’ll learn how to:

• Build the song’s foundation with chords and strumming.
• Develop its rhythmic feel through syncopation, ghost notes, and chunking.
• Use muting to add control and contrast.
• Bring melody and accompaniment together.
• Understand Kalei’s creative choices and explore your own interpretation.

Start with the foundations, then add detail and expression at your own pace. These techniques and musical ideas can carry into other songs and your own arrangements.

What’s included?

• 11 videos: Progressive instruction guiding you through the techniques, musical ideas, and sections of “Feel the Beat.”
• Insights from the composer: Hear Kalei explain the decisions behind the music and how they shape the tune.
• Printable PDF tablature for Parts 1 and 2: Download and follow along as you work through the course.

How you’ll receive the course

This is a digital download containing video instruction and printable PDF tablature. Save the files to your device so you can watch, practice, and revisit the material offline at your own pace.