This is how your Tuesday gets happier: Ukulele Lessons & Participatory Jam (Jan 6, Pāhoa)

Feel the Strum, Every Week

Hear that easy island rhythm drifting through the palms? That’s your Tuesday afternoon calling. Ukulele in your lap, warm Puna breeze, smiles all around.

This is a regular, ongoing session that becomes a weekly ritual. Learn a few new chords, then sing out with the ʻohana. It runs every Monday at 2 PM, with this listing highlighting Tuesday, January 6.

What to Expect

First, Allowah Lani eases you in with friendly, step-by-step ukulele coaching. Simple shapes, clean strums, and confidence in your fingers.

Then the circle opens. Everyone leans in for a free-form group jam. Think classic Hawaiʻi favorites, gentle harmonies, and that shared heartbeat you only feel when you play together.

You’ll hear laughter between verses and the soft hush of wind in the palms. Shoes off, shoulders down—pure Puna vibe.

This one sits between a hands-on workshop events and feel-good live music events. Perfect.

The People

Allowah Lani leads with patience and aloha. He meets you where you are, whether it’s your first C chord or your hundredth mele.

Hawaiian Sanctuary Retreat Center knows how to hold space for community. It’s welcoming, relaxed, and full of creative energy.

The Details

• ●Date: Tuesday, January 6, 2026 (recurring weekly on Mondays)
• ●Time: 2:00 PM
• ●Location: Hawaiian Sanctuary Retreat Center, Pāhoa
• ●Price: Lessons $10; Group Jam free
• ●Schedule:
  • ●Lesson: 2:00–2:45 PM
  • ●Group Jam: 2:45–3:30 PM
• ●Bring: Your ukulele
• ●Note: Stay for HULA OLA at 4:00 PM (separate activity)

Insider Tips

• ●Arrive 10 minutes early to tune up, settle in, and grab a good seat near the front if you’re learning new chords.
• ●Pack water, a small towel, and a light shirt—Puna afternoons can run warm.
• ●Bring a tuner and a notebook. Jot down chord shapes and your favorite mele to request during the jam.
• ●New to ʻukulele? Focus on clean strums over speed. You’ll feel the groove catch quick.
• ●Thinking of HULA OLA at 4:00 PM? Toss a pareo in your bag and make it a double.

Why We Love It

Because it’s zero-pressure, big-smile music time. For $10 you get guided learning, then a free jam where everyone belongs.

It’s the kind of weekly rhythm that makes life on Hawaiʻi Island feel close-knit. Keanuhea once told me, “I came for one class and never stopped coming.” Same.

Don’t Miss

If this session fills or you want more vibes, browse more live music events and hands-on workshop events across the island.

FAQ

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  Is this beginner-friendly? Yes. Total beginners and seasoned players are welcome.

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  Do I need my own ʻukulele? Yes, please bring your own. Loaners aren’t guaranteed.

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  Can I come just for the jam? Absolutely. The group jam from 2:45–3:30 PM is free.

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  How often does this happen? It’s recurring weekly on Mondays at 2:00 PM. Dates can shift; always check the current listing.

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  Is it family-friendly? The vibe is relaxed and community-focused. If you’re bringing keiki, keep them close and respectful of the circle.

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  What should I wear? Comfortable, island-casual clothing. You’ll be sitting and strumming.

Join Us

Ready to make some music with the Big Island ʻohana? If it feels right, you can get tickets/RSVP →. We’ll be saving a seat in the circle for you.