LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – Mighty Uke Day started years in the past and have become so well-liked that it transitioned right into a weekend-long pageant, which is now in its fifteenth 12 months. The musical occasions begin at present and final via noon on Sunday.
Pageant founder and Michigan’s Ukelele Ambassador Ben Hassenger says it’s “clearly the most folk of folk instruments because it brings folks together.”
fifteenth Annual Mighty Uke Day/ Ben Hassenger
fifteenth Annual Mighty Uke Day/ Ben Hassenger
One other profit is that it is pretty straightforward to be taught, no matter age or musical capacity. The smaller measurement is sweet for adults who could not have as a lot hand dexterity, or youngsters who cannot attain all the way in which round a guitar neck.
Music educator Lacy Jewell can be educating some family-friendly periods in the course of the weekend as effectively.
fifteenth Annual Mighty Uke Day/ Ben Hassenger
fifteenth Annual Mighty Uke Day/ Ben Hassenger
Click on right here for the complete schedule of occasions, together with strumming circles, ear coaching, and academic workshops.
