If everyone played the ukulele the world would be a better place

Music is Good Medicine

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Mission Statement

Our mission is to use the power of music to heal, influence and inspire people to improve our community, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and pursue their dreams with a positive attitude.


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Ka’ala Elementary School

May 31, 2011

Jake made a visit to Ka'ala Elementary School on May 18th to perform for the students, and they were so excited to have him come.

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Hale Kula Elementary School - Oahu, HI

December 23, 2010

The students of Hale Kula Elementary School were nothing short of excited when Jake took the stage, and when he introduced his ukulele as “Buffy” they erupted with laughter.

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Hawaii Kai Retirement and Assisted Living - Oahu, HI

December 23, 2010

On Dec. 11 Jake visited the Hawaii Kai Retirement and Assisted Living. The performance took place in their beautiful foyer, which was the perfect setting for the show.

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AARP Luncheon - Oahu, HI

December 23, 2010

On December 1, 2010, Jake performed with the group, Legacy. Legacy is a trio made of three retired teachers and principals, all of whom were teaching at Kaimuki High School when Jake was a student there.

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Jake’s Message

A Message from Jake Shimabukuro

My belief that Music is Good Medicine (MIGM) goes all the way back to my childhood. Ever since my mother first put a ukulele in my hands at the age of 4, this magical instrument...


 

MIGM History

This is how it all started...

"Music is Good Medicine" began as a promotional marketing concept for a very large independent physician organization in the state of Hawaii in 1998.  The organization had a ...

School Visits

How We Can Support Your School

Jake Shimabukuro has been visiting schools to share his experience and knowledge, and to educate students on the importance of having passion, goals for the future...

MIGM Logo Concept

The Chameleon Concept

The chameleon is constantly changing its color. The coloring is usually bright green, with some individual animals having traces of blue and yellow, but like all chameleons it changes...