A spine surgeon in Thousand Oaks, California, Dr. John Chiu performs minimally invasive surgeries at California Spine Institute Medical Center, Inc. When he is not treating patients, Dr. John Chiu enjoys a number of hobbies in his free time, including practicing martial arts and playing the ukulele.
A four-stringed instrument, the ukulele traces its origins to Europe and was introduced in Hawaii in 1879 by Joao Fernandez, a Portuguese immigrant. When Fernandez got off the boat, he started singing and strumming with a branguinha, a small instrument similar to the guitar. The Hawaiians took notice of his skill on the fretboard and named the instrument the ukulele, which means “jumping flea.” The ukulele has made a comeback in recent years, with the National Association of Music Merchants reporting a 54 percent rise in sales of the instrument in 2013. This surge may be due to a number of factors, such as its affordability and its use by popular musicians. Some cities have even begun to host ukulele festivals, including Reno, Nevada; Port Townsend, Washington; and Rockville, Maryland.
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