2026 ARTISTS & INSTRUCTORS

Sponsored by Flight Ukuleles 

Abe Lagrimas, Jr. is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and author who plays drums, vibraphone, and ukulele professionally. A Berklee graduate and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, he’s released albums in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, and tours worldwide regularly as an Ohana artist.

Sponsored by Ohana Ukuleles 

Abe Lagrimas, Jr. is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, educator, and author who plays drums, vibraphone, and ukulele professionally. A Berklee graduate and multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award winner, he’s released albums in the U.S., Japan, and South Korea, and tours worldwide regularly as an Ohana artist.

Cali Rose leads and arranges music for The CC Strummers in Culver City, teaches at Boulevard Music, and brings her uke to seniors through music therapy. An award-winning songwriter and recording artist, her albums — including Are You Having Any Fun? and Smile, Smile, Smile — are filled with upbeat, feel-good energy.

Keʻolu — Hiʻilani Asing, Krystal Mokuahi, and Cory Mau — is a dynamic trio whose harmonies bridge traditional Hawaiian and contemporary styles, blending island classics with hits from the ’70s, ’80s, and beyond. "`Olu": Pleasant, comforting, evoking feelings of nostalgia. This young trio strives to capture those feelings in every song they sing.

Sponsored by Kanile'a Ukulele & Guitar

Craig & Sarah are world-traveling performing artists, inspiring teachers, and visionary event organizers. For over 15 years, they’ve headlined ukulele festivals and events worldwide and their dedication to the global ukulele community is unmatched, leading to the creation of the very first free online ukulele festival and free livestream workshops, connecting players everywhere through music.

Sponsored by Kanile'a Ukulele & Guitar

Craig & Sarah are world-traveling performing artists, inspiring teachers, and visionary event organizers. For over 15 years, they’ve headlined ukulele festivals and events worldwide and their dedication to the global ukulele community is unmatched, leading to the creation of the very first free online ukulele festival and free livestream workshops, connecting players everywhere through music.

Sponsored by Kanile'a Ukulele With roots in multi-instrumentalism and guitar, Spanish conservatory graduate Dani Usero brings pop, rock, classical, and flamenco to the ukulele. His unique style, undeniable talent, and contagious on-stage passion showcase just how far the instrument can go.

Sponsored by Kala Ukulele With roots in multi-instrumentalism and guitar, Spanish conservatory graduate Dani Usero brings pop, rock, classical, and flamenco to the ukulele. His unique style, undeniable talent, and contagious on-stage passion showcase just how far the instrument can go.

Sponsored by Ohana Ukulele With roots in multi-instrumentalism and guitar, Spanish conservatory graduate Dani Usero brings pop, rock, classical, and flamenco to the ukulele. His unique style, undeniable talent, and contagious on-stage passion showcase just how far the instrument can go.

Sponsored by Flight Ukuleles With roots in multi-instrumentalism and guitar, Spanish conservatory graduate Dani Usero brings pop, rock, classical, and flamenco to the ukulele. His unique style, undeniable talent, and contagious on-stage passion showcase just how far the instrument can go.

Sponsored by Kala Ukulele With roots in multi-instrumentalism and guitar, Spanish conservatory graduate Dani Usero brings pop, rock, classical, and flamenco to the ukulele. His unique style, undeniable talent, and contagious on-stage passion showcase just how far the instrument can go.

Sponsored by Kanile'a Ukulele With roots in multi-instrumentalism and guitar, Spanish conservatory graduate Dani Usero brings pop, rock, classical, and flamenco to the ukulele. His unique style, undeniable talent, and contagious on-stage passion showcase just how far the instrument can go.

Based in California’s Imperial Valley, Bernadette Mata is an educator, YouTuber, and ukulele artist who started by sharing videos from her elementary music classroom in Okinawa, Japan. With a master’s in education, a bachelor’s in music, and a teaching credential, she creates beginner-friendly content that’s accessible for all ages.

Melanie Lawson Kareem, raised in a musical, folk-dancing family in Pasadena, CA, developed the “Melanie Method” to help beginners quickly start strumming and singing classic leisure-generation songs. Her online program offers daily live lessons to a vibrant community of ukulele players across the U.S. and beyond.

Based in California’s Imperial Valley, Bernadette Mata is an educator, YouTuber, and ukulele artist who started by sharing videos from her elementary music classroom in Okinawa, Japan. With a master’s in education, a bachelor’s in music, and a teaching credential, she creates beginner-friendly content that’s accessible for all ages.