SATURDAY WORKSHOPS

Zoë Bestel - Confident Beginner Whether you’re a complete newbie to songwriting, or you’re in need of a supportive space to break out of your writers block, unlock your creative juices in this workshop with  hands-on practical advice and songwriting tips.

Zoë Bestel - Confident Beginner Whether you’re a complete newbie to songwriting, or you’re in need of a supportive space to break out of your writers block, unlock your creative juices in this workshop with  hands-on practical advice and songwriting tips.

Krystal Mokuahi - Intermediate Discover the essential bass lines, rhythms, and techniques that complement traditional and contemporary Hawaiian songs. Perfect for players who want to support the melody and add that smooth island pulse to any jam.

Conrad Cayman - Intermediate Connecting chords with the bass allows you to add color to songs and the folks you’re playing with. In this session we’ll play through common progressions with different ideas of connecting the chords. This path eventually leads to walking bass lines.

Ian O'Sullivan - Intermediate

Explore one of Hawaiʻi’s most beloved songs through beautiful fingerstyle arrangement: “Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī,” Hawaiʻi’s former national anthem. Ian will teach arrangements suitable for both high-G and low-G ukulele, bringing his classical technique and musical insight to these timeless melodies.

Ian O'Sullivan - Intermediate Learn a beautiful fingerstyle arrangement of “Hawaiʻi Aloha,” a cherished 19th-century song traditionally sung at gatherings as an expression of love and unity for Hawaiʻi. Suitable for both high-G and low-G ukulele.

All open mic slots are filled—but come cheer on your friends and enjoy fun, unexpected songs you may have never heard before! We’ll have plenty of first-time performers, so bring your aloha and help make their moment onstage extra special.

All Levels Bring your burning questions for our artists: advice on practicing, performing, songwriting, singing, strumming, technique, effects, experiences at other festivals and more! Nothing is off-limits, so come curious and get advice straight from the pros.

Come hungry and explore a delicious variety of food available all day, with flavors to satisfy every craving, including Hawaiian and Malaysian food, Kona coffee, snacks & more 😋😋😋

Sho Humphries - Confident Beginner You don't need advanced technique to make a song sound spectacular. Learn the small adjustments in playing and mindset to further expand your ability and make songs truly your own.

Sho Humphries - Intermediate You don't need advanced technique to make a song sound spectacular. Learn the small adjustments in playing and mindset to further expand your ability and make songs truly your own.

Robert Krout, Music Therapist - This experiential session will examine how sharing music on ukulele can enhance the quality of life of player, listener, and community. We will explore how the nervous system and body process and respond to music. Songs and improvisations will highlight topics covered. Click here to download class materials

Abe Lagrimas - Advanced Take your playing deeper into the language of jazz in this advanced workshop focused on sophisticated harmony and fluid improvisation. 

Abe Lagrimas - Advanced Take your playing deeper into the language of jazz in this advanced workshop focused on sophisticated harmony and fluid improvisation. 

Craig Chee & Sarah Maisel - Confident Beginner      A variety of exercises will help train your ear to recognize note intervals, identify chord changes, and develop the confidence to play by ear. This class is perfect for anyone who has never learned to play by ear, as well as those who have some experience but want to strengthen their listening skills and become more confident musicians.

Ukulele Bartt - Intermediate Ready to ROCK?

Had enough strummy-strummy beginner stuff?

Bartt’s 75-minute workshop is where you’ll learn riffs from nine of rock and roll’s greatest songs. From Chuck Berry to Led Zeppelin, you’ll get tabs, chords and instruction on how to play them all.

Bartt’s workshops are fun, wacky and loaded with tutorials that you can use immediately. You’ll be rocking AND rolling and singing and laughing and learning. Hendrix, AC/DC, Kinks, Elvis, Deep Purple and more. You know these songs. Now you can play them and bring the tabs home with you. Bartt makes these epic riffs easy, and true to the original artists.

As an LAUSD Teacher of the Year, Bartt knows how to teach you the good stuff. Bring your sense of humor and have some serious fun! (75-minute class)

Cali Rose & CC Strummers - All Levels Get ready to sing, strum, and smile! Everyone is welcome—whether you're playing your very first chords or you're a seasoned ukulele enthusiast. Come enjoy a fun-filled session of favorite songs, great company, and the joyful spirit that makes the ukulele so special. Bring your uke, bring your voice, and join the fun! Click here to download the play-along pdf's

Cory Mau - Confident Beginner Back by popular demand! Learn the signature strumming patterns that give Hawaiian music its warm, flowing island sound. This hands-on workshop will explore rhythm, technique, and feel so you can add an authentic Hawaiian groove to your playing. 

Cory Mau - Confident Beginner Back by popular demand! Learn the signature strumming patterns that give Hawaiian music its warm, flowing island sound. This hands-on workshop will explore rhythm, technique, and feel so you can add an authentic Hawaiian groove to your playing.