‘Ukulele Lessons for Kids on Kaua‘i
Guiding keiki ages 6-12 to build confidence, creativity, focus, and a lifelong love of music through weekly ‘ukulele lessons.
Sign Up:
Keiki ‘Ukulele Lessons
Tues & Thurs (2:45 - 3:45 pm)
$135 / month
Tues & Thurs (3:45 - 4:45 pm)
$135 / month
Your Membership Includes:
Online Access to Session Video Replays
Picking & Strumming Practice Video Resources
Academy Student Performance Concert (Every 4 Months)
2x Weekly Sessions (Tuesdays & Thursdays)
Chords, Strumming, Picking, and Musical Confidence
Instrumental and Singing Songs
Which Level is right for my child?
Level 1
Perfect for:
Beginners and new players
Players who know only a few chords
Students who are working on basic strumming & picking
Students will learn:
Basic chords
Steady strumming
Rhythm and timing
Simple songs
Musical confidence
$135 / month
Level 2
Perfect for:
Students who already have basic ʻukulele experience and are ready for more advanced playing skills and songs.
Students should already be able to:
Play basic Chords: C, C7, D, D7, E7, F, G, G7, A, A7
Keep a steady strum
Read music / TABs and play simple single-note picking
Helpful bonus skills:
Can play barre chords (ex. Bb and Bm7)
$135 / month
What makes AG ‘Ukulele Academy different?
‘Ohana & Community
Students learn together from experienced, professional ‘ukulele instructors in a welcoming and encouraging learning environment.
Creative Growth
At the AG ‘Ukulele Academy, keiki build confidence, musicality, listening skills, and self-expression. ‘Ukulele is used an avenue for creativity.
Musical Understanding
Students don’t just memorize songs - they learn rhythm, technique, and gain a deeper understanding of how music works.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether your child is picking up an ‘ukulele for the first time or already has playing experience, we’d love to welcome them (and your family!) into the AG ‘Ukulele Academy ‘ohana.
Enroll Today:
Tues & Thurs (2:45 - 3:45 pm)
$135 / month
Tues & Thurs (3:45 - 4:45 pm)
$135 / month
Located at the Lihue Christian Church
The AG ‘Ukulele Academy is conveniently located in the heart of Lihue. From Rice Street, head down Kress Street (same road as Hamura’s Saimin) to the Lihue Christian Church Social Hall. The door of our classroom is labeled “Conference Room B” and is accessible from the pink door on the corner of the building.
Parking is available in the grassy field surrounded by a chain link fence, next to ‘Ae Kamali‘i Preschool.
Address:
2937 Kress Street, Conference Room B
Lihue, HI 96766
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or contact us anytime. If you’re ready to go, feel free to Register today.
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Keiki students are typically ages 6-12 years old. If your child is younger than that, it all depends on his or her ability to focus (Sessions are 1 hour long) and follow along.
If you are unsure, feel free to bring your child to any of our free Intro to ‘Ukulele Sessions, every Sunday from 12:30-1:00pm at Kukui Grove. We are in the suite across from T-Mobile / Ainofea. There we can show your child some ‘ukulele fundamentals and assess whether they might be a good fit for the Keiki ‘Ukulele Group.
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Yes! Aldrine Guerrero is a world-renowned ‘ukulele teacher and performer. He grew up on Kaua‘i and knows the importance of encouraging music and ‘ukulele playing from a young age.
As a member of the AG ‘Ukulele Academy Keiki groups, your child will have Aldrine as their primary instructor and guide on their music journey.
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Feel free to register your child using any of the Sign Up / Register buttons on this website. This is a monthly subscription (can be canceled at any time). Future payments will be billed on the 1st of the month.
Once you have paid for this month’s membership, your child can attend as many of the Keiki Group Sessions for the Level that they are in. Come on Tuesday, Thursday, or both!
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It’s ok if your child is only able to attend just one of the Sessions during the week. Aldrine teaches the same lesson on both Tuesday and Thursday, especially since some students can only attend on one of the two days.
If your child isn’t able to attend either Tuesday or Thursday in a given week, online replays of the week’s Session will be available to you on this website. Simply Log In and you will will be able to see the videos.
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With your child’s AG ‘Ukulele Academy subscription, you are able to pause your membership for 1 month out of the year. Your child will still have access to all of the online video content and Session replays during your “paused” month when you aren’t paying.
If your keiki needs to miss more than 1 month, we recommend that you cancel your subscription and re-start it whenever they are able to return.
Please Contact Us anytime if you need help pausing or canceling your Academy membership subscription.
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All students should have their own ‘ukulele so they can play and practice at home. As long as the ‘ukulele can be tuned and stays in tune while playing, it should be fine for learning on.
Most ‘ukulele purchased at a music store or from an online ‘ukulele-specific retailer will work for student learning needs.
After your child has learned his or her fundamentals and you would like to upgrade to an ‘ukulele that would be helpful for their musical growth, please Contact Us for more specific recommendations.
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All song sheets and other resources that your child needs will be provided and emailed to you after each Session.
We ask that your child keep a well-organized binder of the songs the group is learning. Parents will need to purchase:
3 ring binder (1”)
sheet protectors
Other items that are nice-to-have but not required are: a digital clip-on instrument tuner (available online or at music stores), a portable music stand, an ‘ukulele strap, the AG ‘Ukulele Academy t-shirt for performances (youth S-XL available).
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Yes! The AG ‘Ukulele Academy holds regular Academy Student Concerts at Kukui Grove Center every 4 months, so your child will be performance-ready by the next Concert event. It is a great way for parents to see the progress that our keiki have made.
Performances are encouraged but not mandatory. We offer support and guidance for any student dealing with performance anxiety, but if for ANY reason your child is unable to perform, that’s totally ok!
In addition to Academy Student Concerts, our keiki students have opportunities to perform and show off their skills for community events throughout the year. Some community events that our keiki have been featured in include:
The Kaua‘i ‘Ukulele Festival
Kukui Grove Mele Makeke
The Kaua‘i Comic Con
Relay for Life
Waimea Town Celebration ‘Ukulele Contest
Look forward to seeing your child performing soon!
“We really enjoy watching her confidence and appreciation for music grow. She’s not just learning an instrument - she’s learning to love music.”
— Derek Maeda (Brinley’s Dad)
The biggest joy has been seeing Pa‘ihi discover enjoyment on the other side of difficulty. “She learned to push through and found her love for music.”
— Marissa Ornellas (Pa‘ihi’s Mom)