Kauaʻi ʻUkulele Resource Guide
KAUA'I 'UKULELE MEETUPS, CLASSES, MAKERS & RETAILERS
Hanalei
Healthy ‘Ukulele Club, Black Pot Beach (river mouth),
Friday, 3:30pm – sunset. For location and more information, contact Mike Margolis, healthyukulele808@gmail.com, 954-444-2145
Princeville
‘Ukulele Na Haumana O Namolokama
Leader - Beverly Kauanui
Saturday, 9:00am - 10:30am
For location and more information, contact Heidi Schroeder, heidihaunani@gmail.com, 808-353-1768
Kīlauea
‘Ukulele Na Haumana O Namolokama
Leader - Beverly Kauanui
Thursday 12:30pm - 2:30pm
For location and more information, contact Heidi Schroeder, heidihaunani@gmail.com, 808-353-1768
Kīlauea (Anini Beach or Parish Hall)
Kanikapila Kauai
Every other Friday starting 1/03/25, 10am - 1pm
For location and more information, contact Sylvia Partridge, sylpartridge@yahoo.com, 808-635-6415
Kapaʻa - Wailua Houselots Pavilion
Wednesday, 1pm - 3pm, Na Kani Le 'a Group, “The B3s”
For more information, contact Joanne Parongao, jparongao@hawaii.rr.com
Wailua (Lydgate Park) - Aloha Mele Ukulele
Wednesday, 9:30am – 11am, Small or Big Pavilion
For more information, contact: Rosemary Lehardy, rosemary.lehardy@gmail.com
Kapaʻa (Kapaʻa Neighborhood Center)
Seeking an instructor to revive classes at the Center. Please contact Marta Hulsman, Neighborhood Center Manager, contact: mhulsman@Kauai.gov or 808-822-1931
Lihu’e - Kukui Grove Center Stage
‘Ukulele & Acoustic Instrumental Meetup
First Sunday every month, 3pm - 5pm
All ages & skill levels welcome
For more information, contact Aldrine Guerrero & Aaron Nakamura, agukuleleacademy@gmail.com
Līhuʻe - AG Ukulele Academy
Group Sessions and Private Lessons available
Located at the Lihue Christian Church Social Hall, Meeting Room
For more information, contact Aldrine Guerrero & Aaron Nakamura, agukuleleacademy@gmail.com or www.aldrine.com
Līhuʻe – Plantation Building, Aloha Craft Cafe
Kupuna Kanikapila, Friday, 10am – Noon; the first 3 Fridays of the month
For more information, contact Julie Souza, juliesouza07@gmail.com, 808-651-0842
Līhuʻe – Kauaʻi Museum
The Kauaʻi Historical Museum’s ʻUkulele Exhibit offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich musical heritage of the Hawaiian Islands. Showcasing a diverse collection of handcrafted ʻukuleles, historical instruments, and artifacts, the exhibit explores the evolution of the ʻukulele from its Portuguese origins to its deep-rooted significance in Hawaiian culture. Visitors can learn about influential ʻukulele makers, celebrated musicians, and the instrument’s role in shaping local and global music. Through interactive displays and rare memorabilia, the exhibit provides an engaging experience for music enthusiasts and history lovers alike. Please see https://www.kauaimuseum.org/
Koloa Neighborhood Center - Kapuna Ukulele
Friday, 10am - Noon
For more information, contact Queenie Daligdig, queeniekp@gmail.com;
808-639-1211
Kalaheo Kukuiolono Pavilion at Kukuiolono Park & Golf Course
Monday, 9:30am - 11:00am
For more information, contact Ira Meyer, irameyer@hotmail.com
Kalaheo Neighborhood Center[1]
Kalaheo Seniors ‘Ukulele Club, Tuesday, 9am - 10:30am
For more information, contact Silvina Rubenstein, Silvina50@aol.com
Poipu - Kanikapila at Poipu Beach Park (Small Pavilion)
Every other Sunday, 4pm – 6pm
For more information, contact Ira Meyer, irameyer@hotmail.com
Poipu - ʻUkulele at Poipu Beach Park (Large Pavilion)
Tuesday, 9:30am – 11am
For more information, Ira Meyer, irameyer@hotmail.com
Waimea ‘Ukulele Group - West Kauaʻi Heritage Center
Thursday, 10am to Noon, Wait List due to space. To be added to the Wait List, please contact Kaui Castillo, kauic@wsmmuseum.org or call 808-338-1332.
RETAIL STORES (most offer lessons)
Hanalei Strings
Ching Young Village, 5-5190 Kuhio Hwy., Hanalei, HI 96714; 808-826-9633; www.hanaleistrings.com
Kamoa Kauaʻi
4-1310 Kuhio Hwy, Kapaʻa, HI 96746; 808-652-9999; www.kamoastore.com
Scotty's Music Kauai
3-3319 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766; 808-246-2020; www.scottysmusickauai.com
Kalaheo Music & Strings
2-2494 Kaumualiʻi Highway, Suite 101, Kalaheo, HI. 96741. Tel: 808-332-8302; www.kalaheomusicandstrings.com
KAUAʻI LUTHIERS
Pololu ‘Ukulele
Dr. Paul Arrington, 808-652-0590; paularrington@hawaii.rr.com;
Donaldson ʻUkuleles
Brad Donaldson; 206-369-0953; BradfordJ48@outlook.com; https://donaldsonukuleles.wordpress.com/
Manea ʻUkuleles
Deo Haohao; 510-387-7696; DeoDC1@me.com; https://maneaukuleles.com
Tomas Handcrafted ʻUkuleles
Tomas Braverman, 808-823-1209; tomasbraverman@yahoo.com
https://tomasbravermanukulelemaker.site123.me/
Island ʻUkulele of Kauaʻi
Raymond Rapozo, 808-652-5467,
IslandUkulele1@gmail.com; https://www.koaukulele.com/
Bandwagon Music Center
Bandwagon Music Center currently runs annual events and workshops to introduce and develop musical concepts in Kauai musicians from ages 0 - 18. For more information on when those exciting events will be, contact Leah Enns, 808 634 2962; check their website, BandwagonStudios.com; or follow their Instagram, @BandwagonMusicCenter.
For changes, please email Amy Hammond at specialeventshawaii@gmail.com
Concept and original source information compiled by Greg Askew 4/9/24, Compiled by Sea Peterson 02/01/2025.