Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

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 ...

Jake Shimabukuro grew up with the ukulele. The diminutive four-stringed acoustic instrument is part of his native Hawaiian culture, designated as one of the state’s official musical instruments. When ...

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 ...

Martin Guitar’s corporate motto is “Inspiring musicians worldwide,” Rameen Shayegan said. “We may have to add ‘and beyond’ to that motto,” Shayegan, the company’s instrument design manager, added ...

It's kind of embarrassing, but back in the late Ronald Reagan/early George H.W. Bush years, I got called Tiny Tim a few times. Not many, but a few. But if you've seen photos of the fey and flamboyant ...

The ukulele is an accessible instrument that almost anyone can learn to play. It’s an enjoyable way to enter the world of music-making, with all its benefits.

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,” ...

George Formby, comedian, actor and singer-songwriter, died on March 6, 1961 after suffering a heart attack. He was 56 years old.

Christmas has an island vibe at First United Methodist Church Missouri City this year — thanks to a band of carolers strumming ukuleles. The classics, like “Away in a Manger,” “What Child Is This?” ...

The sixth annual Aurora Uke Fest will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in several locations in downtown Aurora to celebrate the music of the ukulele. Originally the idea of Aurora Ald.