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 ...

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 ...

With its unique plink-plink-plink sound that conjures images of luaus and leis, the diminutive toy-like ukulele and cousin to the guitar, continues to enjoy its moment in the sun. The ukulele has had ...

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 ...

The mighty ukulele is making an underdog’s comeback. Led by pop culture stars such as Taylor Swift, Eddie Vedder and Jack Johnson, the resurgence of the “uke,” particularly among the younger ...

CMA Fest adds 'Musical Instrument Petting Zoo' where fans can learn to play harmonica, ukulele, and drums ...

Over the past year, the weekly Rocky River Senior Center Ukulele Club has emerged with roughly 30 members, whom Wooley describes as being serious performers. This interest has led to various gigs.

John Radice has been musical as long as he can remember. At home he's surrounded by musical instruments, but he didn't pick up the ukulele until five years ago. He's been playing ever since and ...

Jake Shimabukuro first picked up the ukulele at the age of four, drawn in by the instant gratification of its motivating and encouraging nature. Shimabukuro, referred as the “Jimi Hendrix of ukulele,” ...