Celebrating World Ukulele Day with a Free Community for Everyone

Happy World Ukulele Day! If there were ever a day that perfectly captured the spirit of this little four-string instrument, this would be it. The ukulele is simple, joyful, and…

Become the Rock Star Your Child Already Thinks You Are

Hi, I’m Bradley Weaver, children’s artist, music instructor, and someone who believes deeply in the magic that happens when adults and kids make music together. For years, I’ve entertained children…

A couple of months ago, I was setting up for one of my kids’ shows, hauling out the PA, running cables, tuning my guitar, the usual pre-show shuffle. While I was getting everything ready, this little boy, maybe five or…

From Hiding Behind Songs to Speaking Out Loud

My last video featured a song I wrote nearly 30 years ago. Sharing it got me thinking about songwriting and why I started in the first place.

Like a lot of musicians…

Back to Square One (But Not for Long)

One of the things that led to a little slip in my “speak up and be seen” mission recently was… I got someone’s name wrong.

Now, I’ve been working hard on this…

Day 22 of my 30-day journaling and posting challenge didn’t exactly go according to plan. The action item was to learn something new from a co-worker, but work was a whirlwind. The kind of day where you’re not sure if…

Have you ever felt like you were expendable? Like if you didn’t show up, no one would really notice? I know I have. And oddly enough, one of the first times I ever put words to that feeling was thanks…

Here's an acronym to keep in mind when attending any social function: ICAN

I – Initiate (Introduce yourself)

C – Connect (Be curious and learn through active listening)

A – Add Value (Contribute)

N – Nurture & Close (Farewell, compliment…

Tattoos tell stories

They’re inked confessions, declarations, and symbols of the things that shape us. Some are meant to be seen -bold statements on forearms, necks, and calves. Others are more private, tucked away where only a few will ever…

Breaking Out of My Social Shell after 50

For years, I’ve been pretty content keeping to myself. I wouldn’t call myself a recluse, but let’s just say I’ve mastered the art of staying home. Socializing? That was something I used…