New Product: Kala Learn To Play Baritone + Q&A with Instructor Kevin Presbrey
For several years, Kala’s Learn to Play series has inspired ukulele learners with a quality...
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Artist Highlight: Anthony Kauka Stanley and Heali’i’s Polynesian Revue
Whether on a stage, through video content, or in conversation, Anthony Kauka Stanley’s character...
Big Leaps with Little Kahuna: Vana Liya Q&A
Vana Liya got her musical start singing and playing punk, pop and reggae covers on her ukulele,...
Class Act: Q&A with Eva Mikhailovna
Eva Mikhailovna, the frontwoman of Eva and the Vagabond Tales...
The Top 3 Reasons You Need a Ukulele Humidifier
A guide to the ukulele humidifier and some tips for the best one to get at a great price. Check...
Hooks & Waves: Q&A with Arden Jones
With the world still at the feet of the pandemic, Arden Jones heartened listeners with fetching hooks and...
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The Baritone Ukulele Ultimate Guide [Everything You Need To Know About Baritones]
Learn all you need to know about the baritone ukulele including tuning, string types, and the best baritone ukulele models...
Tahiti’s Own Rising Star: Q&A w/ Noemie Tahiti
During the summer of 2018, my grandparents offered me a Makala ukulele as a birthday gift. That helped...
Kala Ukulele & U•BASS® Debuted in Jamaica
The U•BASS® represents an even newer addition to Jamaica. With the help of Harry J Studios, Easy Star...
Introducing the mxmtoon Signature Ukulele
“With my signature ukulele, I wanted that message to be represented in the engravings! I think oftentimes as...
The Bedroom Pop Magic of Aryy: Artist Q&A
If you love the ukulele and discover new artists through YouTube or Instagram, there’s a good chance you’ve already...
Creating an Instagram Ukulele Community w/ Adam Pergande
So, although our cafes may be quiet now and our stages empty, make no mistake that the ukulele...
Percussive Uke Goes Global: Q&A w/ Boris Mogilevski
When I first picked up the ukulele I quickly realized the infinite potential of this little...
Ukulele Benefit Show: An Evening w/ Kanekoa
You may remember Kala Artist Kanekoa from their Kala HQ visit back in 2018. That’s when we first...
The Ultimate Guide To Ukulele Tonewoods
When choosing a ukulele the absolute biggest factor in sound quality is wood type! More specifically, the wood that makes...
Solid Wood Vs Laminate Ukuleles
Solid Wood versus Laminate? What's the difference? What's best for you? Does it matter? Choose the right ukulele for you!
Crafting Hawaiian Noir: Q&A w/ Hula Hi-Fi
The first time we heard a cover of “Wicked Game” awash with melancholy ukulele and steel guitars, we...
Ukulele Sizes Explained!
Ukuleles come in many different shapes and sizes, this can sometimes be daunting for new comers trying to pick...
What to Do With a 6 or 8 String Ukulele
Learn about 6 string ukulele and 8 string ukuleles in this helpful Kala guide. Unique chord voices and tunings spice...
5 Ukulele Performances Not To Miss
Whether accompanied by ukulele or playing it lead, our artists have a staggering ability to personalize and adapt our instruments...
Songwriting With My Kids: Q&A with Daniel Tashian
To me, the ukulele is the foundation. It’s really your entry point for all music... Any time I write...
Life Arranged on the Ukulele: Q&A with Eat My Uke
...it was Slash who originally inspired me to play... Other notable people who showed me some recognition are Vampire...
“Dancing Queen” Reimagined: Q&A with Elliot Lee
When I was searching for a ukulele to use in my live shows, I knew that I wanted...
We Want You To Design The Next Kala Ukadelic® Ukulele
The 2020 Kala Brand Music Co.Ukadelic Contest is here! Are you an artist? Submit your ukulele artwork ideas for...
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The Ultimate Classroom Ukulele Guide [7 Budget-Friendly Options]
Learning Music, Building Confidence, Having Fun! From afterschool clubs to a dedicated curriculum, the role of the ukulele in...
Getting to know Lucy LaForge
We’ve been doing some spring cleaning at Kala this week and stumbled across an interview with Lucy LaForge from...
10 Must Know Facts About Learn to Play Instructor Ukulenny
10 Facts you absolutely need to know about Ukulenny, as told by the Learn to Play instructor himself!
8 of Our Favorite Kala Christmas Covers
Looking for some ukulele covers to keep you in the Christmas spirit? We've got you covered with our 8...
Tone Trials - Matthews Effects The Chemist
Looking for inspiration in new sounds, we reached out to some of the amazing, current pedal builders for help. We...
Tone Trials - Alexander Pedals Sky Fi
While looking for inspiration in new sounds, we reached out to some amazing pedal builders for help. We were lucky...
5 Power Travel Tips to Help You Hit The Road Like a Pro
Hit the road with confidence this Memorial Day weekend with these 5 power travel tips from industry pros!
Imagine the Possibilities for Grads
The end of the school year is upon us and many of us are looking for the perfect graduation gift. With...
Tone Trials - Alexander Pedals Radical Delay II+
Looking for inspiration in new sounds, we reached out to some of the amazing current pedal builders for help. We...
Learn Fireflies by Owl City (The Ukulele Teacher)
In this week's tutorial, The Ukulele Teacher walks you through the...
How MARLOWE Captures Gritty Rock Tones With Her Ukulele
Kala recently had the opportunity to partner with artist MARLOWE and ZVEX Effects.
Meet Kanekoa
When you think of an ukulele band, you’d imagine the melodic sounds of traditional Hawaiian tunes. Kanekoa is not...
Kala Guitarlele Featured on Vance Joy's Nation of Two World Tour
Kala Sales and Marketing staff made the hour trek from the Petaluma HQ to Berkeley last Friday to support artist...
Make Your Uke Transport Dreams a Reality
At the end of 2017 we introduced the newest addition to our line of gig bags...
Moving Beyond Sound with Kala Artist Mandy Harvey
We spent this past Wednesday with Mandy, her first visit since joining the Kala artist roster in February. Over...
Introducing Kala Artist Mandy Harvey
Kala is proud to announce that the incredibly talented Mandy Harvey is an official Kala Artist!
Happy Valentine's Day from Kala!
Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Kala Brand Music! This day is about so much more...
Kala at Toy Fair New York 2018
We’re winding down from Winter NAMM and Surf Expo but are still in the heart of trade show season. We’re...
NAMM 2018 Kala Artist Demo Schedule
Winter NAMM 2018 is just a day away. If you’ll be attending this year, stop by the Kala booth and...
NAMM 2018 New Ukulele Preview
We are excited to share all of the new Kala ukulele making their debut at NAMM 2018. We’ve already previewed...
What sets Kala apart?
The ukulele has risen in popularity rapidly the last few years. We know there are hundreds of...
Ukulele and Surfing
Ask around and many will tell you that the ukulele is the instrument they most associate with the surfing. The...
Kala Product Updates and New Accessories for 2018
With the new year here, we prepare for the biggest music industry trade show of the year: Winter NAMM. We...
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from all of us at Kala Brand Music!We hope you had a wonderful time of...
Last Minute Holiday Gifts
The Holiday season can be a busy one. With all of the parties, events, and organizing, it's easy to forget...
Gift Guide for the Everyday Player
Christmas is only 10 days away! It’s time to wrap up that last minute Holiday shopping. We’ve got...
John Driskell Hopkins Interview
John Driskell Hopkins is a singer/songwriter, guitarist, bassist, ukulele...
The Color Chord™ is LIVE on Amazon!
Just in time for all of your Holiday shopping, the Kala Color Chord™ is...
#THANKFUL4UKE Giveaway Update
We hope you all had a safe and happy holiday and didn’t eat too much. Last week we announced our...
Holiday Gift Guide for a Budding Musician
'Tis the season of gift giving and we at Kala know how special it is to find the perfect gifts...
Ukulele Accessory Guide
If you're new to the ukulele or you're a seasoned player, everyone needs accessories! This video will walk you step-by-step...
Meet Neoni
Haven't heard of Neoni? You should! This up-and-coming, dynamic sister duo is taking the music world by...
Meet Mike Upton
The man. The myth. The legend. Mike Upton, founder and owner of Kala Brand Music Company, is definitely high on...
