Music is amazing, powerful, soothing and therapeutic. Music can make us happy when we feel sad and can also evoke powerful emotions and memories. Many of my students have found that playing the ukulele both individually and in groups has had positive effects on their mental wellbeing; reduced anxiety, depression, stress and increased happiness. People who attend sessions with me are sometimes having a bad day when they arrive and are uplifted by the experience of making music together and learning.