I change strings every four to six months. I play daily, 2-3 hours. Learning and feeling comfortable changing strings is something you should not fear. Plenty of YouTube tutorials are available. You will find a certain brand of string might sound better or maybe feel better than another. Pretty much trail and error. I suggest putting a date on your string package and when you decide to change again you might want to put the same type on, or try another one. Hope this helps.😀

Hi Matt. Congratulations on the new website and thanks for ALL you do for the ukulele community. I've been on the ukulele journey for a number of years. I practice and play daily. Tallahassee, Florida is where I hang my hat. Blessings, Rich