Suggestions for choosing your first guitar

Guitar Thoughts: A few suggestions for choosing your first guitar.An acoustic guitar is a good choice. If you canafford a small amplifier, get an acoustic/electricguitar for practicing. An acoustic/electric guitar will give you more volume when you need to jam with...

The Ukulele could become Hawaii’s official instrument

HONOLULU —Lawmakers are considering a bill that would make the ukulele the state’s official musical instrument. The bill passed through a house committee Wednesday with a unanimous vote. It now goes to the House floor for consideration. The ukulele comes from...

Jetstar allows musical instruments as carry-on items

JETSTAR passengers will now be allowed to carry musical instruments as carry-on items. Under the new policy, musicians will be allowed to store instruments which weigh less than 10kg and are smaller than 85cm in height, 36cm in width and 23cm in depth, in cabin...

The Peril of the Flying Violin

Recent revisions to British Airways’ carry-on luggage rules can confuse travelers with musical instruments. Recent revisions to British Airways’ carry-on luggage rules can confuse travelers with musical instruments. My two-week stay in Europe ended earlier...