Dr. Carolyn Phillips has developed a therapeutic program for patients that integrates music — specifically, the ukulele — to help with movement and memory.

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Perhaps most important was the life lesson Hill instilled in the students by the conclusion of the class. “You worked so hard on all playing the same thing at the same time, like you’re one giant ...

"It's about letting Syracuse hear its own voice again." Jean MacLeod is talking about the rebirth of interest in playing the ukulele, a small instrument of four strings that’s easy to master. There’s ...

When Hanna Cesario picks up a ukulele, musical magic flows out of her fingertips. She’s a little bit jazz, a little bit blues and a little bit tropical — but she’s simply a girl who grew up loving ...

One of the tiniest instruments around is making a big impact in the Berkshires, helping residents find and expand their musical voices. These days, you can find a number of contemporary musicians ...

Seattle school students get 25 ukuleles and music lessons, thanks to efforts by Karla Brustad and her daughter, Jessica ...

The ukulele, the small, four-stringed instrument traditionally associated with Hawaii, will be the star of two musical festivals in Honolulu this summer. Ingram, who died on Jan. 29 in Los Angeles, ...

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 ...

IT IS normal to feel as if you are stuck in the same place when trying to learn how to play the ukulele. It is frustrating because it makes you feel like you are not progressing. But worry not. This ...