Kent Murai

1.How long have you been playing?

I have been playing the ukulele for 6 years

2. Why did you start playing ukulele?

I started ukulele by being Inspired by Jody and my friends

3. What’s your favorite song to play?

My favorite song to play is Jonetsu Tairiku (Continent of Passion)

4. How many hours a week do you practice?

I practice 5 Hours a week

5. Do you have a favorite artist or band?

My favorite artist is Taro Hakase

6. What is the best thing about the ukulele?

The best thing about the Ukulele is that the ukulele has a beautiful sound

7. What is your favorite color?

My favorite color is Blue

8. What is your favorite food?

My favorite food is Sushi

9. Do you have any hobbies?

Collecting Mechanical Pencils

10. If you could describe the ukulele in one word, what would it be?

If I were to describe the Ukulele in one word is Joyful

11. What was the first song you learned to play on the ukulele?

The first song I learned is Twinkle Twinkle Little Stars

12. Do you play any other instruments besides the ukulele?

I do not play any other instrument

13. What type of ukulele do you have (soprano, concert, tenor, baritone)?

I own a Tenor Ukulele

14. Have you ever performed in front of an audience? If so, what is it like?

I have performed in front of audiences many times. It’s really nervous before getting on the stage but once you’re on there you just have to have fun

15. Who or what inspires you to keep playing?

The Ukulele and Music bring joy to the world which makes me keep playing

16. What’s the most challenging song you’ve learned?

The hardest song I learned is Jonetsu Tairiku (Continent of Passion)

17. Do you prefer playing solo or with others?

I prefer playing in solo

18. Do you have any achievements or proud moments (both musically) you’d like to share?

My achievement I am proud of is getting 1st place at the Dukes Ukes Ukulele Contest.

19. Do you have a dream ukulele you’d like to own someday?

My dream ukulele is a Kanile

20. What advice would you give to someone who is interested in learning or playing the

ukulele?.”

A advice I would give to someone who is interested in the Ukulele is to just have fun playing.

— Kent Murai