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Couple Shares Love Of ‘Ukulele In Kāne‘ohe, Beyond
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“I had this passion to teach children, and I taught a group of boys called The Termites,” Roy continues. “They played at the half- time of UH (University of Hawai‘i) games and all types of events, and were receiving beautiful expo- sure.”
Around that time, Roy started dating Kathy and of course he wanted to in- troduce her to his beloved teacher. Bypassing the lines going around Waikīkī hotels, Roy secured a centerstage table at Ohta-San’s show. During intermission, Ohta- San walked up to Kathy, re- alizing they were cousins.
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The Roy Sakuma studios continue to use this meth- od of ‘ukulele instruction today with its more than 30 teachers, all of whom are the Sakumas’ former stu- dents “who know the joy of teaching and are able to create a safe environment,” says Roy.
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“Ohta-San was influential in my life,” Roy explains. “He not only taught me how to play but also encouraged Kathy — who became my wife—andItoopenour own studio.”
In 1974, Roy Sakuma ‘Ukulele Studio in Kaimukī opened. After an ad in the paper, “the phone was flooded,” Roy remembers.
Students also frequently showcase their skills at fes- tivals and concerts. In fact, Roy and Kathy founded the annual ‘Ukulele Festival in Kapi‘olani Park in 1971, which quickly became the largest ‘ukulele festival in the world and “spread the joy of ‘ukulele with many smiling faces in atten- dance,” Roy describes.
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Shortly thereafter, anoth- er studio opened in ‘Aiea, Kathy’s hometown, and the Kāne‘ohe and Mililani stu- dios followed.
“Our intent was to get our students, whether adults or children, to enjoy the process of making music,” Kathy states. “But at some point, there would be this road- block with reading music.”
Roy Sakuma ‘Ukulele Studios students will show- case their talents at 3 p.m Nov. 5 at Windward Mall “for a very special perfor- mance,” says Roy.
Roy Sakuma ‘Ukulele Studios see students of all ages, including adults (top) who performed at a previous Pro Bowl in Honolulu; and keiki (bottom).
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Roy continues, “I tran- scribed the music on the manual typewriter, and this was a major breakthrough. I was able to teach children who were 4 years old how to play Twinkle Twinkle Little Star within a few les- sons.”
“My dream is to teach un- til the very end,” Roy con- cludes.
For more info about ‘uku- lele lessons for all ages – both in person and virtually – visit roysakuma.net.
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