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My first experience with busking was a disaster... I was so nervous I kept forgetting my songs, and the storefront I was playing in front of cranked up their outdoor music to drive me away. I made about 75cents in almost an hour and I was crushed. After significant prodding, a gift of a Ukulele and a move to a new city, I tried again with more practice, more resolve (and a little bit of liquid courage) I made over $30 in the first half hour. Now I don't make that much all the time but it was finally the encouraging start I needed

Most embarrassing? well, as a female busker, I sometimes get advances from men (usually coming from the liquor store).... which I've become adept at deflecting. However the first time this happened, young, naive me thought that "are you with anybody?" was this nice gentleman's way of asking if I was signed with a company..... after a brief, very awkward conversation I figured it out and stammered until he gave up and left.....

I've been singing as long as I've been talking, at least, and I learned some guitar in order to accompany myself. But I found I would concentrate on the chords so much that until I had committed a song to muscle memory I couldn't lose myself in the lyrics. So, I started looking for something a little more singer friendly and had the Uke recommended. Sure enough, with two fewer strings the chording doesn't require as much focus, but is still surprisingly versatile. Bonus, it's super easy to transfer any guitar skill to the Uke since the finger positions are very similar.