Learning any instrument for the first time is going to take time and dedication. There are so many benefits to learning an instrument. Once you get the hang of it, playing music can help relieve ...

The decision to name a state instrument in Hawaii is proving more difficult than some lawmakers expected. At first, it seemed a proposal to give the title to the ukulele it was going to be an easy ...

Its frisky four strings are the sound of Elvis’s “Blue Hawaii,” of Tiny Tim tiptoeing through the tulips and lately, beyond all reason, of a popular “Bohemian Rhapsody” cover. Above all, the humble ...

A groundbreaking instrumental project is redefining the baritone ukulele's role, blending diverse global musical traditions ...

“Put your finger here,” says the mononymous Suzala, as she instructs Arlene Krassner, both with ukuleles at their chests. Suzala is tutoring Krassner in the B-minor seventh, or Bm7 chord, on the ...

Nearly 30 people sit in a circle, plucking strings on small wooden instruments. Upbeat, melodic sounds echo through the rehearsal room inside the Laguna Woods Performing Arts Center. The seniors ...

BAY COUNTY — London Moore is a fifth-grader who dreams about playing professional football. The tall, muscular youth knows it’s a long shot so he figures a career in music might be a good backup. That ...

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - A celebration of all things ukulele is happening today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kapiolani Park Bandstand. Oaokaena Kirkland, Director of Hawaiian Culture and Arts for Kala ...

When a friend began suffering from dementia, Andy King wanted to help him retain his memory. So, he created something memorable. A ukulele orchestra. If the very idea sounds whimsical — this humble ...

The 25-member Massachusetts ukulele group brings people together with performances, surprise concerts and community outreach projects.