LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — Four strings, a handful of chords, and a lot of interest. 4H Specialist Jennifer Tackett never dreamed so many young Kentuckians would want to learn to play the ukulele ...

The Ukulele Kids Club will be hosting its first ever New England Ukulele Festival on May 4. The Unlikely strummers one of several groups featured there. It's free of charge, but donations are welcome.

The magic happened when they played their first chord, in the key of C. “I did it! I did it! I made a sound all by myself!” said Micah Yoder, 14, of East Earl, eyes shining behind his glasses.

The ukulele is experiencing a revival in the classroom The ukulele is striking the right chord with kids and their parents, as it continues its classroom takeover of the recorder and glockenspiel.

Platinum Ukulele Studio will sell ukuleles at their shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Classes are offered from 4 to 8 p.m., so people can take their children after they get off work.

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The giant ukulele jam was part of Uke Day 2019, an annual event organized by a charity called Doane Uschool, which aims to teach kids a love for music by giving them ukulele lessons at a low cost.

Platinum Ukulele Studio will sell ukuleles at their shop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Classes are offered from 4 to 8 p.m., so people can take their children after they get off work.