Hey everyone,

This is a true story, and although parts may sound like a plug for my product, please forgive me that – it is only in the context of the message I received that I include mentioning it.

A couple of days ago I was helping a gentleman who had emailed me to ask if he was allowed to install Speak Ukulele on more than one computer. I thought that was nice to ask
(The answer was “Yes, on all the computers you personally own.”)

The man, who wishes to be unnamed, sent me this thank you email:

I semi-retired a few years ago and like many retired people started getting bored with golf, cards etc. I began to drink more than I should, earlier than I should each day. Since I purchased your course it gave me an opportunity to learn something new and get good at it. My wife loves me playing and we get along better than ever. I play love songs and she dances the hula! My neighbors come over around 4 pm and we do a sing along! Neat–BeatNik!

I still sing like a frog but the uke overcomes this!

Thanks a lot. You can put this on your site if you delete my name.

I get lots of email from the 3000-or-so members on this site every day. Some need support, some have suggestions, and some just say “Hi”. Very few are mean-spirited, though it happens on occasion. I like to think that people who play the uke are just happier folks!

This email from my new friend not only reinforced that belief, but his story brought me even more happiness! I hope it does the same for all of you.

Happy Father’s Day to the dads… and remember to keep playing that ukulele. It makes everyone just a little bit happier, and there are few things these days that have such power.

Cheers,
BeatNik