Ukulele

Introducing Gaddy Bee: Crafting New Musical Horizons with a Fusion of Soul, R&B, and Hip-Hop

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Gaddy Bee's journey as a creative individual began in Columbia, where he started nurturing his artistic talents from a young age.

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  • Gaddy Bee's journey as a creative individual began in Columbia, where he started nurturing his artistic talents from a young age.
  • As he moved from doodles to meaningful verses, his artistic skills found their true voice in the form of poems and lyrics.
  • By blending the music of different eras and genres, Gaddy Bee bridges the gap between generations and musical styles.
  • For the latest news and updates on Gaddy Bee's musical journey, please visit:

Jewish Spiritual Leaders Institute and the UJUC hold spring retreat for alumni and students

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Wednesday, April 5, 2023

NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Union of Jewish Universalist Communities (ujuc.org) hosted the Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute (jsli.net) fourth online retreat on March 19th. Thirty alumni and students attended the event which offered unique and stimulating topics.

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  • NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Union of Jewish Universalist Communities (ujuc.org) hosted the Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute ( jsli.net ) fourth online retreat on March 19th.
  • Thirty alumni and students attended the event which offered unique and stimulating topics.
  • The Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute trains Rabbis and Cantors.
  • It's goal is simply to provide today's modern Jew with relevant, welcoming and accessible liturgy and clergy.

Children's Non-Profit Sends Music and Hope to Ukrainian Kids Through Ukuleles

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Friday, June 17, 2022

MIAMI, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ukulele Kids Club (UKC), a music non-profit from Florida, has always believed in music's ability to bring comfort and hope during difficult times. The recent events in Ukraine have motivated them to expand their mission to reach children impacted by the war. The UKC is rallying the music community around their 'Ukulele. Ukraine. U kan.' campaign with the message that music can heal the wounds of war and an instrument for children to keep is a gift for wellness and for life.

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  • Part of the Ukuleles for Ukraine campaign, the Ukulele Kids Club seeks to help children and teens impacted by the war.
  • MIAMI, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ukulele Kids Club (UKC), a music non-profit from Florida, has always believed in music's ability to bring comfort and hope during difficult times.
  • The Ukulele Kids Club has partnered with the World Federation of Music Therapy to identify music therapists working with refugee kids abroad and those still in Ukraine, with the idea that music and ukuleles can provide much-needed support.
  • Music Therapy is the clinical use of music interventions that achieve physical and mental health goals delivered by a trained clinician.

Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute holds annual online retreat

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Wednesday, May 11, 2022

NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute hosted its annual online retreat for students and alumni. Joining Rabbi Blane from around the world participants enjoyed community, classes and sharing their experiences as Jewish clergy. The schedule provided ample opportunity for sharing and networking between a wide variety of presentations. The offerings were well received and included the following.

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  • Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute held its annual online retreat for alumni and students.
  • NEW YORK, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute hosted its annual online retreat for students and alumni.
  • Joining Rabbi Blane from around the world participants enjoyed community, classes and sharing their experiences as Jewish clergy.
  • Rabbi Blane is also the founder and director of the Jewish Spiritual Leaders' Institute, http://www.jsli.net , the online professional rabbinical program and of the Union of Jewish Universalist Communities, http://www.ujuc.org .

Music Titans Produce Kids Show for CBC Kids

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

TORONTO, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CBC Kids has greenlit the production of a new original show called Ukulele U, by WOW!

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  • TORONTO, June 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CBC Kids has greenlit the production of a new original show called Ukulele U, by WOW!
  • Bob Ezrin says, The idea behind Ukulele U was to create a magical place for children to play and learn through music.
  • Marie McCann, Senior Director of Children's Content at CBC Kids says, Ukulele U will inspire kids and families to sing and move along to this wonderful collection of songs.
  • We love that Melanie and Bob are using pop music to tap into this time-tested way of teaching music.

World's Oldest Ukulele Manufacturer Launches Three New Models For 2021

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Thursday, January 14, 2021

NAZARETH, Pa., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- C. F. Martin & Co.(Martin), the oldest maker of ukuleles, will introduce three new models during NAMM Believe in Music Week, January 18-24, 2021.

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  • NAZARETH, Pa., Jan. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- C. F. Martin & Co.(Martin), the oldest maker of ukuleles, will introduce three new models during NAMM Believe in Music Week, January 18-24, 2021.
  • The models include the 0XK Ukulele, as part of the company's X Series; the T1 StreetMaster Ukulele, as part of their 15 Series; and a 100% FSC-certified Concert Ukulele.
  • Over a century later, Martin is now the oldest manufacturer of ukuleles, still building a wide range of some of the finest ukuleles on the market.
  • "Every time I look at the ukulele case in the Martin Museum, I smile," said Chris Martin.

MasterClass Announces New Class on Ukulele with Virtuoso and Composer Jake Shimabukuro

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, today announced that ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro will teach a class on how to play the ukulele.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- MasterClass , the streaming platform that makes it possible for anyone to learn from the best, today announced that ukulele virtuoso and composer Jake Shimabukuro will teach a class on how to play the ukulele.
  • "Jake is a musical genius," said David Rogier, co-founder and CEO of MasterClass.
  • Throughout his career, Jake Shimabukuro has challenged notions of what was possible with a ukulele through his fast and complex finger work, which has made him an internationally recognized ukulele virtuoso and composer.
  • Jake Shimabukuro's class joins the 85+ classes taught by world-renowned instructors on culinary arts, photography, writing, performance, and much more.

Bondi Ukuleles Announces Global Initiative to Combat Depression in 1.2 Billion Children

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

Bondi Ukuleles has quickly risen to fame for its' strong mission, backed by incredible customer service and quality products.

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  • Bondi Ukuleles has quickly risen to fame for its' strong mission, backed by incredible customer service and quality products.
  • 352, October 2019) https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db352.htm?deliveryName=USCD...
    "Incidentally, the first smartphone was released on June 29th, 2007 which correlates to the increase in suicide rate in children.
  • I hope to create that same experience for children" - Marcus Whelan
    The community driven focus of Bondi Ukuleles aims at inclusion, the safe harbor of children's' mental health and creative souls.
  • Bondi Ukuleles is changing the world one strum at a time and already having a large impact in Cambodia.

Tech Startup Launches Ukulele Version of Globally Successful LED Teaching Accessory

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Friday, June 14, 2019

After the successful version for guitar, Fret Zealot has launched a kickstarter campaign for the ukulele .

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  • After the successful version for guitar, Fret Zealot has launched a kickstarter campaign for the ukulele .
  • Ukulele is a large market with a sales volume approaching 70% of guitar sales in the USA.
  • Fret Zealot is easily installed and seamlessly removed to any Concert or Tenor sized ukulele.
  • High resolution photos and videos: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/njcs036u1xal19n/AACI7lOtX94mcmdeo9mtrbZHa?dl=0
    Edge Tech Labs is a tech engineering firm that creates innovative and research-driven music education technology and products.

Fender Releases Two, Signature Ukuleles With Grace VanderWaal - The Brand's Youngest Signature Artist

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Tuesday, October 2, 2018

The Grace VanderWaal Signature Ukulele and Moonlight Ukulele were created with the classic clean, legendary Fender tone to inspire and capture hearts of the next generation of musicians.

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  • The Grace VanderWaal Signature Ukulele and Moonlight Ukulele were created with the classic clean, legendary Fender tone to inspire and capture hearts of the next generation of musicians.
  • The performance-inspired Grace VanderWaal Signature Ukulele incorporates everything that Grace loves about playing live for her fans.
  • The Grace VanderWaal Signature Ukulele and Grace VanderWaal Moonlight Ukulelegive fans and players at all experience levels a chance to embark or continue on their musical journey.
  • To learn more about this new artist signature model and her mission to pave the way for the next generation of players from VanderWaal herself in the "Fender Presents: Grace VanderWaal Signature Ukulele" video, click here .