Pau Hana Strums: Ukulele Lessons with Kris Fuchigami – Wed, Sept 16 @ 6 PM (Kona)

The Hook

Feel that soft Kona breeze, the sky going pink, and your fingers finding their first easy island strum. That glow? That’s what happens when Kris Fuchigami teaches you ʻukulele at sunset.

Ever wanted a pro to sit beside you and make it all click in 60 minutes? This is that night.

What to Expect

Picture Coronation Pavilion lit by golden hour. Kris counts you in. The group breathes together. Then the music starts. You’ll learn real, usable strums. Simple chords that sound like Hawaiʻi right away.

Expect plenty of smiles and that sweet, bright ʻukulele tone bouncing off the palms. He keeps it friendly for beginners, fun for seasoned players, and welcoming for keiki and kūpuna. By the last 10 minutes, you’ll jam a local classic together. It feels like ʻohana.

Loaner ʻukulele and sheet music are ready for the first 9 folks, so you can walk up empty‑handed and still play. Prefer your own? Bring it—Kris helps you dial in your sound fast.

The People

Kris Fuchigami is a 3x Nā Hōkū Hanohano award‑winning artist with that rare gift: he makes learning feel easy. He’s Big Island through and through—warm, patient, and laser‑focused on giving you a win in the first few minutes.

Local organizers host this weekly session to keep our island’s music alive, one strum at a time. It’s community first, always.

The Details

• ●Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2026
• ●Time: 6:00 PM
• ●Location: 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kona (Coronation Pavilion)
• ●Price: Free
• ●Gear: ʻUkuleles + sheet music for the first 9; bring your own if you have one

Insider Tips

• ●Arrive 20–30 minutes early if you need a loaner ʻukulele. Only 9 are available, first‑come, first‑served.
• ●Bring water, a light jacket for the trades, and a small towel—humid evenings make those strings a little grippy.
• ●A clip‑on tuner or tuning app saves time. Freshly trimmed nails = cleaner chords.
• ●Seating is casual. A picnic blanket or compact chair is clutch if you like your own spot.
• ●Coming straight from work? Make it pau hana magic. There are quick bites nearby—grab and stroll over.

Why We Love It

It’s free. It’s under the palms. And you’re learning from a legit island star who treats beginners like VIPs. The vibe is pure aloha—no ego, just music and neighbors. You walk in curious and walk out proud, humming your new strum all the way to the car.

FAQ

• ●Do I need experience?
  • ●Nope. Total beginners welcome. Kris starts simple and builds confidence quick.
• ●Do I need my own ʻukulele?
  • ●Not required. The first 9 people can borrow one and get sheet music. If you have your own, bring it.
• ●Is it family‑friendly?
  • ●Yes. Keiki are welcome with a guardian. It’s a sweet ʻohana vibe.
• ●What should I wear?
  • ●Comfy, island casual. Evenings can get breezy—light layer recommended.
• ●Where exactly is the class?
  • ●On the lawn at Coronation Pavilion, at 69-201 Waikoloa Beach Drive, Kona.
• ●Parking?
  • ●Free parking nearby. Come a little early to park and settle in.
• ●What if I miss this week?
  • ●It’s a weekly Wednesday hang, so circle the next one. But if you can make this night, your future self will thank you.

See you there

Ready to find your island strum under the evening sky? Bring your smile, grab a spot, and get tickets/RSVP →