Music in the Clubhouse

Class will happen in-person on Tuesdays & Thursdays (September 2026 – April 2027)

Who can participate?

Students in Grades 7-12 for the 2026-2027 school year.

Students must be members of the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaiʻi (BGCH). (If you are not a member, it is easy to join! Information on how to join will be in your confirmation email after you register. Make sure you use the coupon code, so you don’t pay for the BGCH membership fee! HYS covers this fee for you if you are a part of one of our programs!)

Beginning ʻUkulele Class:

For students with no experience on the ʻukulele or who have 1-2 years of experience but are still learning the basics and/or cannot read music and tablature yet. It is NOT uncommon for students to be in the beginning class for 1 or more years before they are ready to move up to the Intermediate/Advanced class.

Intermediate ʻUkulele Class:

For students with who have more than 1 year of experience and ready to advance their skill level on the ‘ukulele. Students who took the Beginning ‘Ukulele class will be recommended by the teacher to move up to this class when they are ready to. Students should have some music reading ability and understand the basics of ‘ukulele playing before coming into this class.

Class Times:

4:00-4:45 pm Beginning ‘Ukulele

5:00-5:45 pm Intermediate ‘Ukulele

**If there are not enough students enrolled in a class, we may combine the classes and have one class meeting from 4:00-5:00 pm. We will notify parents if this change needs to be made.

First Day of Class: September 15, 2026

Boys and Girls Club Windward Clubhouse

145 S Kainalu Dr, Kailua, HI 96734
(Next to Kailua Intermediate School)

To Register for Classes: 

Step 1: Register for the class using the button below. Registration deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026.

Step 2: Renew your membership with the Boys & Girls Club OR join if you are not already a member. Information will be in the confirmation email you receive after you complete the HYS registration.

Cost: $35.00 for the year from September 2026-April 2027

Maia Mayeshiro, Teacher

Hello! I’m thrilled to be a part of the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaiʻi and to share my passion for ʻukulele with young musicians. I started playing the ʻukulele when I was just 6 years old, initially performing on the sidewalks of Waikiki with my brother to make money. Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to perform on stages in Japan, the outer islands of Hawaiʻi, and even on the Miss America stage.

I truly believe music is a powerful and essential outlet for youth—it’s a source of joy, expression, and connection. I feel honored to serve as a teacher and to help young students discover their own love for music and their unique talents. I look forward to creating a fun and inspiring environment where everyone can thrive with the ʻukulele!

Schedule:

In-Person on Tuesdays & Thursdays (September 2026 – April 2027)

Grades 3-5 Class: 4:00 – 4:45 pm

Grades 6-12 Class: 5:00 – 5:45 pm

Students can take the class more than once if they’ve participated before! We welcome beginners and students with prior experience to sign up! The teacher is able to differentiate for students of different experience levels.

**If there are not enough students enrolled in a class, we may combine the classes and have one class meeting from 4:00-5:00 pm. We will notify parents if this change needs to be made.

First Day of Class: September 22, 2026

Boys and Girls Club Spalding Clubhouse

1704 Waiola Street, 2nd Floor
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Behind Washington Middle School, Corner of Waiola & Lokahi St.)

Instructor: Abraham “Abe” Lagrimas, Jr.

Abe Lagrimas, Jr. is a musician, composer, educator, and author who plays the drums, vibraphone, and ukulele professionally. He studied at Berklee College of Music and competed in the highly prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Drums Competition in 2012. Abe has worked with many different artists such as saxophonists Kamasi Washington, Eric Marienthal, trumpeter Eddie Henderson, pianists and composers Lalo Schifrin, David Benoit, vocalists Barbara Morrison, Michelle Coltrane, ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro, and Taiko Drumming Master Kenny Endo. As a solo ukulele artist, Abe is a multiple Nā Hōkū Hanohano Award recipient and won in 2022 for Ukulele Album of the Year. He has released multiple albums in the United States, Japan, South Korea, and his music has been featured in Hawaiian Airlines. Abe is also an active educator who has conducted workshops, currently teaches private lessons, and is an instructor in the Fender Play app. He is the author of Jazz Ukulele: Comping, Soloing, Chord Melodies, which is available online and in stores worldwide. He currently endorses Canopus Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Vic Firth Drumsticks, Beato Bags, Ohana Ukuleles, Analysis Plus Cables, Fusion Gig Bags, and Roswell Pro Audio. After a 15-year long stint in Los Angeles, CA, Abe has returned home and is currently based in Honolulu, HI. abelagrimasjr.com

Registration Steps:

1) Register for the class with us using the link below. Registration deadline is 5:00 PM on Friday, September 4, 2026.

• Fee: $35.00 for the year from September 2026-April 2027

2) Complete or Renew your Boys & Girls Club Membership

Instructions will be sent to parents after they register with HYS in their confirmation email. Through our partnership with the Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii, all Music4Kids students complete a BGCH membership form. HYS will cover the BGCH membership fees. You will receive an informational email on how to renew or join using the BGCH Membership portal along with a coupon code to use in your confirmation email. Parents must complete the BGCH membership BEFORE classes start in order to attend class.